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A Bible Study by Jack Kelley We continue our study of the letter from James. In part 1 we determined that the letter was written by James, the half brother of Jesus, around 50 AD when most of the Church was still of Jewish origin. They had been scattered throughout Israel and surrounding countries in the persecution that began after the stoning of Stephen in 36 AD, The post A Letter From James, Part 2 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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By Elisabeth Elliot I look upon suffering as one of God’s ways of getting our attention. In fact, C. S. Lewis said, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” I’d like for us to think about some The post Suffering Is Never for Nothing appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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[Return daily during the coming week for updates] Support Bible Gateway—Browse the Bible Gateway Store ? BibleGatewayStore.com ? Janice Peterson, NavPress Author and Beloved Widow of Author Eugene Peterson, Passes Away at Age 83 ? ECPA ? Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, Eugene H. Peterson (1932 – 2018) ? Bible Translation Projects Are Preserving The post Bible News Roundup – Week of May 19, 2019 appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack. My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride. When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, The post Psalm 56 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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By John Greco When I answered the phone, I was met with sniffles and sobs. It was the sort of call I dreaded. I’m not a professional counselor and had no experience talking someone down from an emotional precipice. So, I did the only thing I could. “Sir,” I said, “how can I pray for The post You Can Always Use One More Translation, or Why I Read the NIVNKJVESVNLTNASBMSGKJVCSBNET Bible appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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A Bible Study by Jack Kelley A fair amount of controversy has arisen of late over this letter, some even questioning whether it belongs in the Bible. Others say if it does, it was certainly not meant for the Church. In this series we’ll address these questions while undertaking a verse-by-verse study of the letter. The post A Letter From James appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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This is the sixty-first lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. Be the first to know The post How to Live the Bible — Image Is Everything appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good. God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. Everyone has turned away, The post Psalm 53 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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Nearly 20% of Americans suffer from mental illness—including anxiety and depression—according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and people in church pews are not immune. Because prominent philosopher, author, and professor J.P. Moreland experienced it himself, he has now explored the spiritual and physical aspects of mental illness, and has discovered sound The post How to Overcome Anxiety and Depression: An Interview with J.P. Moreland ...
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A Bible Study by Jack Kelley In this study, we’re going to deal with a new definition that’s coming into the Christian lexicon. The word being re-defined is overcomer and the new definition is that an overcomer is someone who lives a Christ-like life, as opposed to just believing in Him. The post These Are The Overcomers appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...