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Mantles In The Bible
The Word ‘Mantle’ In Scripture The word ‘mantle’ evokes thoughts of a fireplace and the small wood shelf above it on the chimney. But biblically, the word has a much more substantial meaning. The Bible (KJV) has 13 total mentions of the word ‘mantle,’ with 3 slightly different definitions according to the context in the…
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Why Does The Bible Say Cowardice Is A Sin?
When most people think about sin, they picture immoral actions such as lying, stealing, or killing. But Christ taught us that sin actually originates in the heart and the Bible teaches that our thoughts control our lives in Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.”…
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The Purpose of Storms: A Biblical Perspective on Life’s Trials
Why do we go through hard times, or “storms,” as humans? Not just natural disasters, but trials and tribulations in our lives. Where do these “storms” come from? Why is it that when everything seems great, tragedy strikes out of nowhere? And when life has thrown everything at you, leaving you beaten and broken, why…
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Biblical Wisdom: A Pursuit of Divine Truth
Wisdom in the Bible is both an intrinsic and acquirable trait. It can be subconscious or learned. Accumulating knowledge through study and practice is essential, whether wisdom comes naturally or not. Practical wisdom involves exercising sound judgment to avoid evil and pursue good. Intrinsic wisdom is linked to our conscience and can be considered natural…
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Confidence Can Turn Into Pride
Sometimes we think God is using us or choosing us because we’re “the best” or because we think that we are special. But confidence can turn into pride. God made us what we are and even if we do acknowledge that we can still find ourselves being prideful. Here’s how: we are NOT chosen by…
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
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