If you grew up in church, or even spent much time there as an adult, you have talked about the armor of God. You made the craft in Sunday school. You were in the skit where you put on the oversized helmet. You have heard it. But what does it mean?
When we get to Ephesians 6, the repeated word is stand. Whenever we're talking about the spiritual war that we are in, Scripture is constantly commanding, exhorting, and admonishing us to stand firm. To hold our ground and to not be moved. |
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January 24 — Zimbabwe will begin taxing church "trading income" — though not tithes and offerings — amid national financial struggles. Critics recommend alternative revenue sources, like mining, instead. Others argue the rise of businesslike neo-Pentecostal churches makes it harder for traditional churches to defend their tax exemption. Meanwhile, other African countries such as Rwanda and Kenya are considering similar measures. (Religion Unplugged) |
| January 24 — New research suggests new trends among Black Protestants, with many moving from traditional Black churches to nondenominational or historically White evangelical churches. This shift, which reflects broader societal integration, is partly driven by a new generation that didn't experience the civil rights movement firsthand and is now entering the middle class. (The Christian Century) |
| January 24 — Ever wonder where the red letters in some modern Bibles come from? The idea was developed by Louis Klopsch in 1899 after reading Luke 22:20. It aimed to help readers easily identify Jesus's words, especially in the King James Version, which lacks quotation marks. Red-letter Bibles remain a popular way to highlight Jesus's words, but they also face criticism for implying these words are more important than others. (Christian Today) |
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Writing from Jerusalem after returning from exile, the prophet Haggai urges his follow returnees to prioritize rebuilding the temple above all else. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. LEARN MORE ► |
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English readers are blessed with many great Bible translations — but looking at translations in other languages — converted back into English — brings a fuller understanding of God's Word. It's the closest most of us might come to the experience of Pentecost, speaking and understanding languages we've never even heard of before.
Here are four examples of this practice of "back translation" to demonstrate what sort of insights we can gain from it in our Bible studies: the words love, barley bread, John the Baptist, and hope. |
| When Jesus ministered on earth, He did more than just teach people. He was a man of action. He was more than a messenger of the gospel . . . He was the gospel. The good news of God was present in His life, His teaching, His death, and His resurrection. By His humility and His humanity, His service and His sacrifice, Jesus proved Himself as the ultimate Servant.
The Gospel of Mark identifies four roles that Jesus takes on for our benefit: Bold Rabbi, Deliverer, Misunderstood Savior, and Dedicated Son. |
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