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3 days ago · Summary. Begins with Solomon and covers the same historical period as 1 and 2 Kings, while focusing exclusively on the kings of Judah, excluding the history of the northern kingdom, because of their complete wickedness and false worship. Category: History. Theme: Heritage. Timeline: Roughly 997-538 BC. Written: Written around 450-400 BC ...
2 days ago · The story of Jacob and Esau is rich in theological implications. It explores themes of divine sovereignty, human free will, the nature of blessing, and the consequences of deception. While Jacob’s actions are often criticized, the narrative ultimately highlights God’s grace and redemptive power. Jacob, despite his flaws, becomes the ...
4 days ago · In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, the first servant’s huge debt was entirely forgiven; he was no longer required to repay, until his unforgiving nature was discovered. In contrast, our sin debt was paid in full by Christ; it’s the only basis for God’s forgiveness.
4 days ago · Michael’s history in the Bible is depicted through Daniel, in Jude (in which he battles Satan for possession of Moses’ body), and in Revelation as he “wag[es] war with the dragon” alongside his fellow angels.
3 days ago · But the real story is what happened when African converts relayed the gospel message in their own words. an interview with Dr. Ogbu Kalu T aking a close look at the explosion of Christianity in twentieth-century Africa, we meet a remarkable group of colonial-era (roughly 1890 to World War II) apostles who were born, grew up, and ministered in ...
4 days ago · Jesus was weary after a busy day of teaching and healing, and before long he fell asleep in the back of the boat. Suddenly the disciples realized that the sky was growing cloudy and black. Wind...
5 days ago · Mary (flourished beginning of the Christian era) was the mother of Jesus, venerated in the Christian church since the apostolic age and a favourite subject in Western art, music, and literature. Mary is known from biblical references, which are, however, too sparse to construct a coherent biography.