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Abortion |
What is the history of
abortion in America? What is the biblical view of prenatal life? What
are some ethical questions relating to abortion? (from Biblical
Ethics: Choosing Right in a World Gone Wrong) [1,830 words]
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Apostle
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Armor; Arms |
What are the different types of armor/arms mentioned in the Bible? What
are both their literal and figurative meanings?
(from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [original
edition]) [2,390 words] |
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Authoritative Teaching * |
What makes Christian teaching authoritative? Are Christians bound to
follow the teachings of any/every Bible teacher? [1,060 words] |
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Bart Ehrman's Problem With God |
A conservative review/critique of Bart Ehrman's book, God's Problem:
How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question -- Why We Suffer
(New York: Harper One, 2008). [3,140 words] |
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The
Canon of the New Testament |
What is the canon of the New Testament?
How does it relate to the authority of God, Jesus, and the apostles?
How does it relate to the Church? What is the history of the canon? [5,405 words]
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Children * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Christ (Messiah) * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Christmas
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What does the Bible teach regarding the
birth of Jesus? What is the origin of Christmas? How did key Christmas
traditions come about?
[7,750 words] |
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The Church |
What is the "Church" and how does it compare to the local church? How did
the Church begin and spread? What is the connection between the Church and
Israel? How is the Church related to God's kingdom? How is the Church like
a body? What are the different forms of church structure and government?
Are we called to submit to all church leaders and all church teaching?
What is the purpose of church discipline?
[11,625 words] |
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Covenant |
What is a "covenant," and what are the
major covenants found in the Bible?
[4,050 words] |
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Cross
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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The Death of Jesus |
What are the reasons for, and the
ramifications of, Jesus' death on a cross?
[2,935 words] |
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Demon Possession * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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The Deity of
Jesus Christ |
When it comes to the deity of Jesus Christ, what are some: Challenges?
Claims? Proofs?
[7,205 words] |
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Disciple
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Divorce * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Faith * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Fasting * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Gospel (Good News) * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Healing
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Healing
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Heart
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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The
Inspiration of the Bible |
Is the Bible just another human book that teaches some good moral
principles? Or is it God's inspired Word? If the latter, in what way is
the Bible inspired, and what are some of the implications of its
inspiration?
[4,790 words] |
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An Introduction to the
Bible |
Is the Bible trustworthy? How did we get the Bible? What is the
Bible's basic message? How can we know and apply the Bible to our
daily lives, and what will happen when we do?
[9,145 words] |
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Jerusalem * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Kingdom of God * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Miracle
* |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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The Names of God |
What are the many and various names for
God found in the Bible, and what do they teach us about God?
[4,710 words} |
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Overcoming Evil |
What is evil? Where did evil come from? Does any good come from evil
today? Will evil always be a part of our world? What can/should we do
about evil today?
[3,700 words] |
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Parable * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Pharisee * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Prayer |
What is prayer, and what does the Bible teach regarding prayer? What can
we learn from the Lord's Prayer?
[3,450 words] |
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Progressive
Sanctification: Growing and Maturing in Our Faith |
What is "sanctification," and what is its connection to God's holiness?
Who is responsible for our spiritual growth and development? What is our
part in it?
[5,385 words] |
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Prophet * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Repentance * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Resurrection
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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The Resurrection of Jesus
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What evidence do we have that Jesus rose from the dead? What are some
popular theories set forth to explain away the resurrection, and how can we
refute them? What is the meaning and significance of Jesus' resurrection for
us today?
[3,865 words]
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Sabbath * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Satan * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Second Coming
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Sin
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(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Son of God * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Son of Man * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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The
Spiritual Gifts Handbook: The Complete Guide to Discovering and Using Your
Spiritual Gifts
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How can we and
others benefit from our spiritual giftedness? What are the different
spiritual gifts listed in the Bible? Which ones are valid for today? How
can I know and apply my spiritual gift(s)? (by Bruce W. Black)
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Teaching * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Thirty-Five Things Worth Knowing About the Bible |
How can we know about God? Why isn't
general revelation enough? How can we know the Bible is historically
reliable? Hasn't the Bible been translated and copied so many times
that what we have today cannot be trusted? Are there any ancient
sources other than the NT that speak of Jesus? What is so special
about Jesus? What are some benefits of studying and applying the
Bible?
[6,145 words] |
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Unclean * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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What About
Capital Punishment? |
Is capital punishment the same as murder? What does the Bible teach
regarding the death penalty? How do forgiveness, justice, and love relate
to capital punishment?
[2,690 words] |
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Wine * |
(as found in
The Gospel According to Mark) |
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Wright Is Wrong
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What is "liberation theology" and how does it relate to the teachings/rantings
of Jeremiah Wright (Barack Obama's former pastor and spiritual mentor)? |