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Parables (Stories)
During Jesus’ earthly ministry he often communicated through the use of parables, stories used to teach a lesson. Learn about why Jesus used these stories.“Parable” comes from the Greek word which means “to put things together in order to compare them.” Parables are usually short stories told to teach a lesson. Sometimes they are just short sayings that compare something…
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Paradise
The term paradise appears several places throughout the Old and New Testaments. Find out the background of the word and how it relates to heaven. Topics: Heaven, Paradise, Eternal Life The Hebrew word for “paradise” was borrowed from the Persian word which means a wooded park where everything is peaceful and beautiful. The people of Israel began to use this…
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Names of God
The Old Testament uses several names for God. Read about the significance of the different names and what this implies about God’s character. Of the many words used to name God in the Bible, the following are especially important. The most common is the general noun Elohim, usually translated as "God" when it refers to the God of Israel, or…
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Martyrdom
The Greek word for martyr means “witness.” In the New Testament martyrs were individuals were those who bore witness to the life, death and work of Jesus. Two words, “martyr” and “witness,” are translated from the same Greek word, martys. The earliest meaning for the word is probably “witness.” In the Bible, a witness is one who tells about what…
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Making Promises (Vows)
Scripture is full of promises that people make to God and that God makes to people. Find out what some of these promises are and how they apply to our everyday lives. Vows are spoken promises made to God, and are often made in response to help received from God. A person making a vow can offer a thing, an…
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Spiritual Gifts
What are the spiritual gifts? How are they supposed to help the church? Learn more about the types of spiritual gifts and their role in the church. The Greek word charisma is most often translated as “spiritual gifts” in 1 Corinthians 12:1 and elsewhere in the New Testament. It emphasizes the kindness and generosity of God in giving special abilities…
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