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Various Bible-related topics presented from a conservative, evangelical perspective.

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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 * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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]
Authoritative Teaching * What makes Christian teaching authoritative? Are Christians bound to follow the teachings of any/every Bible teacher? [1,060 words]
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]
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)
Christ (Messiah) * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Christmas 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]
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]
Covenant What is a "covenant," and what are the major covenants found in the Bible? [4,050 words]
Cross * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
The Death of Jesus What are the reasons for, and the ramifications of, Jesus' death on a cross? [2,935 words]
Demon Possession * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
The Deity of Jesus Christ When it comes to the deity of Jesus Christ, what are some: Challenges? Claims? Proofs? [7,205 words]
Disciple * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Divorce * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Faith * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Fasting * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Gospel (Good News) * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)

Healing *

Healing *

(as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Heart * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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]
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]
Jerusalem * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Kingdom of God * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Miracle * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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}
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]
Parable * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Pharisee * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Prayer What is prayer, and what does the Bible teach regarding prayer? What can we learn from the Lord's Prayer? [3,450 words]
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]
Prophet * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Repentance * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Resurrection * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
The Resurrection of Jesus 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)
Satan * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Second Coming * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Sin * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Son of God * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Son of Man * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)

The Spiritual Gifts Handbook: The Complete Guide to Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts

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)
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]
Unclean * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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]
Wine * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Wright Is Wrong * What is "liberation theology" and how does it relate to the teachings/rantings of Jeremiah Wright (Barack Obama's former pastor and spiritual mentor)?