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How Do We Know When Books of the Bible Were Written? Mar 02, 2023

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The Bible is not a lofty tale of far-off lands. God's Word contains verifiable records of real people and places in time. Today, Stephen Nichols shows us how the historical roadmap of Scripture helps us date its contents.

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Is God's Love Unconditional? Feb 23, 2023

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Since God is gracious, does that mean His love is unconditional? Today, Derek Thomas helps us think carefully about Scripture's answer to this often-misunderstood topic.

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How Can We Grow in Our Relationship with God? Feb 16, 2023

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On the journey of the Christian life, God has provided all the tools we need in order to walk closely with Him. Today, Harry Reeder teaches on how we can grow in the knowledge and grace of God day by day.

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Why Are There Times When I Don't Feel like Reading the Bible? Feb 02, 2023

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There are times in all of our lives when we struggle to pick up the Bible and read it. Today, Burk Parsons explores several of the reasons behind this struggle and reminds us of the benefits of dwelling regularly in God's Word.

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What Is the Regulative Principle of Worship? Jan 26, 2023

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How should Christians worship when we gather on the Lord's Day? Today, John Tweeddale defines the regulative principle of worship, demonstrating how God's Word governs how His people worship.

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Why Is It That Only the Father Knows the Day and Hour of the Day of Judgement? Jan 19, 2023

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Since Jesus is divine, why did He say that only the Father knows the day of His return? Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers how the relationship between the two natures of Christ help us address this question.

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What Is Prayer? Jan 12, 2023

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As Christians, we have the gift of communing with our sovereign heavenly Father through prayer. Today, Derek Thomas explores different types of prayer and how they appear in the Bible.

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If God Created Everything, How Is It That God Didn't Create Evil? Jan 05, 2023

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Since God did not create evil, where did it come from? Today, Michael Reeves helps us think through this challenging subject by illustrating the differences between darkness and light.

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What Does It Mean That God Is "Without Parts"? Dec 29, 2022

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The Westminster Confession of Faith says that God is "without body, parts, or passions." Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses what this statement means from a theological and pastoral perspective.

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What Makes Christianity Unique? Dec 22, 2022

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What makes Christianity stand apart from all other major world religions? Today, Harry Reeder describes how Christ's atonement for our sins lies at the heart of this matter.

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