Category: Promise
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Why Does God Permit Suffering in this World?
Suffering is one of the greatest obstacles to faith in Christianity. It is one of the primary reasons people reject the notion of a loving, all-powerful God. When tragedy strikes, whether through personal loss, illness, or injustice, many ask, If God is truly good, why does He allow this?
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The First Gospel in the Garden
Most people know that the messiah is promised in the Isaiah. Fewer realize that the promise of the Messiah who will correct the curse brought on humanity and the world is promised in Genesis. In Genesis 3:15 we see that first promise of a Messiah who would conquer sin and death.
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Bridging Testaments: The Christmas Narrative
The story of Christmas is more than a heartwarming narrative about a young family and their special baby; it is a pivotal event bridging the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This unity, often overlooked, is essential to understanding the full story of Jesus Christ that spans the entire Bible. At the heart…
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Temple Encounter with Simon and Anna: A Christmas Story
The story of Jesus’ birth is told with profound simplicity in the Gospel of Luke. It narrates the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the appearance of angels to shepherds, and the humble beginnings of the Messiah. Within this larger narrative, the Bible often presents smaller, yet significant stories, that shine light on the…
