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The New Testament Background
How does the New Testament differ from and build on the Old Testament? Learn more about the language, background and use of the New Testament. Jesus and his disciples spoke Aramaic and used the Hebrew version of the Jewish Scriptures, but the apostle Paul and many other early Christians spoke Greek and used the Greek version of the Jewish Scriptures…
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Canaanite Gods and Goddesses
Idol worship was a major problem for Israelites in the Old Testament. When they adopted the gods of their Canaanite neighbors, they abandoned the Lord. The Canaanites worshiped many gods and goddesses who, together, formed a council. El (“god”), the father of the other gods and humanity, was head of the council. He lived in a cosmic paradise where the…
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End Times
What will happen at the end of the present times? This question has occupied thought for years. Find out what the Bible says about the end times.Many biblical writers concerned themselves with thoughts about how the present world would come to an end and about how God would take complete control of the universe. These beliefs became important in Jewish…
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Eternal Life
What happens after death? Check out how the understanding of life after death unfolds throughout the Old and New Testaments.In ancient times, the people of Israel based their hope for life after death through the lives of their descendants. It was considered a tragedy when a man died without having a son to carry on the family line. Most people…
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Faith
Faith is a gift God gives us. Nurture it and it will bring richness and fulfillment to your life.In the Bible, faith often means trust in God, but it can also refer to a set of beliefs or religious ideas. The Hebrew word sometimes translated as “faith “ is Amen, which is used in English in prayers and hymns. It…
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Fire
Fire is an important symbol in the Bible. Read about four important ways that the image of fire contributes to the message of God’s Word.Fire is important in the Bible in at least four different ways:(1) Fire is one sign that God is present. Examples of this in the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) are the burning bush from which God…
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