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Genesis 1–2 Versus the Ancient Myths

You may have heard that there are different accounts of creation in some ancient Near Eastern sources. While there are similarities between these accounts and what we find in Genesis 1–2, many significant differences remain. These leads some to view the biblical account of creation as a polemic against the…

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What is Rosh-HaShanah?

Let’s take a deeper look at the Jewish New Year, Rosh-HaShanah, with some notes and articles from three passages in the Complete Jewish Study Bible. We’ll look at the historical background, the traditional observance, and the anticipated prophetic fulfillment associated with this Holy Day of the Jewish calendar. Leviticus 23:23–25…

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. But have you ever wondered what his followers have said about the parable throughout church history? You can now easily read comments on Scripture by Christians throughout church history with the ESV Church History Study…

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Shadows and the True Substance

A symptom of the fallen human condition is to think and live as if we can or must contribute to our salvation. The atmosphere this creates is one marked by rivalries, dissensions, judgment, and legalism. It can even lead to extrabiblical teaching that promises an alternative route to growth or…

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An Unlikely Ally

At an incredibly risk to herself, Rahab defied the king, led him on a wild goose chase, and concealed the Israelite spies. This must have taken an extraordinary amount of courage at considerable risk to her life if she was found out. Her willingness to harbor the spies of her…

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Prophetic Proofs for the Messiah

One of the strongest proofs that Jesus is the Messiah is how he fulfilled the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. Knowing what some of these prophecies are and how Jesus fulfilled them can be a source of great confidence in our faith as we endure and answer the critics…

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Redemption in the MacArthur Topical Bible

In your study of God’s Word, have you ever encountered a topic that you instantly wanted to learn more about? Have you ever wondered, “What does the rest of the Bible say about that?” I’m sure you have and that’s why we want to share with you an excellent resource…

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More Than a Meal

The Lord’s Supper, or communion, should have been a time for believers to celebrate their common union in Christ. It was, after all, a meal that looks back to the establishment of the new covenant through the death of Jesus. But, in the church of Corinth, it had become a…

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Orthodox Ecclesiology

Unless you happened to have spent some time in the Eastern part of the world, you probably will not be very familiar with the Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Church traces its roots back to the early church and has been the predominant Church in the Eastern world since that time.…

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Credo: I Believe

“Christian, what do you believe?” In gatherings of the church, such questions are typically followed by recitations of the Apostles’ or Nicene Creeds. While some may balk at the inclusion of creeds in a worship service, many Christians have found these short summaries of core Christian doctrine helpful for unifying…

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