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  • Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

    Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

    Origin At least 4,000 years ago, the ancient Celts settled in a vast land that is now Ireland, the United […]

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  • Should Christians Celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day?

    Should Christians Celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day?

    Origin Every February 15 the ancient Romans celebrated Lupercalia, a festival to honour Lupercus, the god of fertility and farming.  […]

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  • Should Christians Celebrate Easter And Good Friday?

    Should Christians Celebrate Easter And Good Friday?

    Origin Of Easter After the dreary winter, the days are getting longer.  The sun is getting brighter.  At springtime, growth […]

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  • You Can Be Happy

    You Can Be Happy

    Going through a divorce?  Stuck in a bad marriage?  Just been diagnosed with a serious illness?  Lost your job?  Bills […]

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  • Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

    Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

    Origin The winter solstice is the point when the sun is furthest south of the equator.  It occurs towards December […]

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  • Why Believe In Jesus?

    Why Believe In Jesus?

    Jesus’ Life And Work About two thousand years ago, in a province of the Roman Empire called Judea (now Israel), […]

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  • What The Bible Says About Festivals

    What The Bible Says About Festivals

    Festivals confront Christians at every turn.  At home, their families observe them as part of their traditions.  Some schools and […]

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  • After Death, Then What?

    After Death, Then What?

    What happens when man dies?  Logically, there are three permutations: he is gone, he goes back, or he goes away.  […]

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  • Accomplishment Of God’s Plan For Man

    Accomplishment Of God’s Plan For Man

    Jesus will come again to take man to be with him.  He said: In my Father’s house there are many […]

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  • Good Works – Why?  How?

    Good Works – Why? How?

    Jesus wants man to do good works.  He said: I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. […]

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  • Repentance And Righteousness – Why?  What Do They Mean?

    Repentance And Righteousness – Why? What Do They Mean?

    Jesus wants man to repent.  He began his preaching with, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[1] Jesus […]

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  • Sabbath – Why?  When Is It?  How To Keep It?

    Sabbath – Why? When Is It? How To Keep It?

    Jesus wants man to keep the Sabbath as it is part of the Ten Commandments[1] and Jesus said that man […]

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  • Lord’s Supper – Why?  What Constitute It?

    Lord’s Supper – Why? What Constitute It?

    Jesus wants man to partake of the Lord’s supper.  1 Corinthians 11:23-26 recounts the command of Jesus: … the Lord […]

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  • Footwashing – What Is It?  Why Do It?

    Footwashing – What Is It? Why Do It?

    Jesus wants man to have footwashing.  John 13:1-17 describes Jesus instituting footwashing, and then concluding with the command to his […]

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  • Receive The Holy Spirit – Why?  What Is The Sign?

    Receive The Holy Spirit – Why? What Is The Sign?

    Jesus wants man to receive the Holy Spirit.  He said, “… If you then, though you are evil, know how […]

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  • Baptism – Why?  What Is It?

    Baptism – Why? What Is It?

    Jesus wants man to be baptised.  He commanded: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever […]

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  • Believe In Jesus – Why?  What Does It Mean?

    Believe In Jesus – Why? What Does It Mean?

    Jesus wants man to believe in him.  John 6.29 records: Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that […]

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  • Which Church Jesus Built?

    Which Church Jesus Built?

    Jesus declared, “I will build my church”.[1]  Today, there are estimated to be 43,000 different churches in the world, according […]

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  • God’s Plan For Man

    God’s Plan For Man

    What is the meaning of life?  What is the purpose of the universe?  Why were you born?  What is the […]

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Topics

  • After Death, Then What?
  • Bible And Festivals
  • How To Be Happy?
  • What God Wants Man To Do
  • Which Church Jesus Built?
  • Why Believe In Jesus?

Articles

  • God’s Plan For Man
  • Which Church Jesus Built?
  • Believe In Jesus – Why? What Does It Mean?
  • Baptism – Why? What Is It?
  • Receive The Holy Spirit – Why? What Is The Sign?
  • Footwashing – What Is It? Why Do It?
  • Lord’s Supper – Why? What Constitute It?
  • Sabbath – Why? When Is It? How To Keep It?
  • Repentance And Righteousness – Why? What Do They Mean?
  • Good Works – Why? How?
  • Accomplishment Of God’s Plan For Man
  • After Death, Then What?
  • What The Bible Says About Festivals
  • Why Believe In Jesus?
  • Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?
  • You Can Be Happy
  • Should Christians Celebrate Easter And Good Friday?
  • Should Christians Celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day?
  • Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Misunderstood Bible Passages

  • Do John 3.16, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2.8 and other verses say that eternal life or salvation is through faith and so baptism is unnecessary?
  • Do Romans 3.28, Galatians 2.16, Titus 3.5 and Ephesians 2.8-10 say that works do not save, and so baptism does not save?
  • Does 1 Corinthians 12.3 teach that anyone who can say that Jesus is Lord has received the Holy Spirit?
  • Does 1 Corinthians 13.8-12 say that speaking in tongues ceases when the perfect comes and the perfect which is the Bible has come?
  • Does 1 Corinthians 16.1-3 suggest that the apostolic church observed Sunday?
  • Does Acts 2.38 mean that one is baptised because he already has the forgiveness of sins?
  • Does Acts 20.7 say that the apostolic church observed Sunday?
  • Does Exodus 31:16 say that the Sabbath is for the Jews only?
  • Does John 10.27-28 say that salvation cannot be lost? 
  • Does Luke 23:43 show that baptism is unnecessary because the thief on the cross was saved without it?
  • Does Matthew 3:17 show that one receives the Holy Spirit upon baptism?
  • Does Philippians 1:6 say that salvation cannot be lost?
  • Does Romans 14.5-6 say that the Sabbath can be on any day?
  • Does Romans 4.1-12 say that baptism is unnecessary because one is justified when he believes?
  • Does the question “Do all speak in tongues?” in 1 Corinthians 12.28-30 mean that speaking in tongues is not the sign of receiving the Holy Spirit but merely one of the many gifts of the Holy Spirit?
  • In Acts 2:5-11 was the speaking in tongues speaking in human languages?
  • In John 13:1-17 did Jesus prescribe mutual footwashing?
  • In John 13:1-17 was Jesus dramatizing an object lesson on humility or other virtues?
  • In John 13:1-17 was Jesus practising a Jewish custom?
  • In Luke 22:16-20 was the drink Jesus blessed wine because grapes had not ripened at that time and the preservation of grape juice was unknown then?

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Topics

  • After Death, Then What?
  • Bible And Festivals
  • How To Be Happy?
  • What God Wants Man To Do
  • Which Church Jesus Built?
  • Why Believe In Jesus?

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In John 13:1-17 was Jesus practising a Jewish custom?

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