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By Their Fruits
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do me gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good … Continue reading
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World Religions: Buddhism
Buddhism is the fourth largest of the world’s religions. It numbers about 488 million (Largest Religions in the World, worldatlas.com). Most of these live in Asia (List of religious populations, Wikipedia). There are an estimated 1.2 million Buddhists living in … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, History, World Religions
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Making It Understandable
It is sometimes frustrating for preachers, and members of the church, who are trying to teach the Bible to others. People can think technically, and deeply when they want. If the job, or school demands that they learn something new, … Continue reading
Posted in Preachers, Preaching, Textual study
Tagged 1 Corinthians 15, Acts 17, aratus of cilicia, areopagus, common people heard him gladly, crete, epicurean maxim. crete poet, epimenides, ezekiel, ezekiel visual aids, finding common ground, illustrations, Jesus master teach, know the audience, mars hill, natural phenomena, Parables, paul, paul use of pagan literature, preaching, speaking to pagans, teaching, thinking Biblical speaking secular, Titus 1, visual aids, zeus
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The Purpose of Teaching and Preaching
What is the objective? What is it that we are trying to accomplish in our Bible classes and from the pulpit? Some specialize in the trivial. What man had twelve fingers and twelve toes? What tribe was filled with left-handers? … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, christian growth, Doctrine, Faith, Love, Meaning and Purpose, Phrase Study, Preachers, Preaching, Textual study
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