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Abortion

What is the history of abortion in America? What is the biblical view of prenatal life? What are some ethical questions relating to abortion? (from Biblical Ethics: Choosing Right in a World Gone Wrong) [1,830 words]

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Apostle (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Armor; Arms What are the different types of armor/arms mentioned in the Bible? What are both their literal and figurative meanings? (from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [original edition]) [2,390 words]
Authoritative Teaching * What makes Christian teaching authoritative? Are Christians bound to follow the teachings of any/every Bible teacher? [1,060 words]
The Baptist Faith & Message (2000) plus commentary

The Southern Baptist Conventions' statement of faith, plus helpful commentary on each article.

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Bart Ehrman's Problem With God A conservative review/critique of Bart Ehrman's book, God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question -- Why We Suffer (New York: Harper One, 2008). [3,140 words]
The Canon of the New Testament

What is the canon of the New Testament? How does it relate to the authority of God, Jesus, and the apostles? How does it relate to the Church? What is the history of the canon? [5,405 words]

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Children * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Christ (Messiah) (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Christmas What does the Bible teach regarding the birth of Jesus? What is the origin of Christmas? How did key Christmas traditions come about? [7,750 words]
 The Church What is the "Church" and how does it compare to the local church? How did the Church begin and spread? What is the connection between the Church and Israel? How is the Church related to God's kingdom? How is the Church like a body? What are the different forms of church structure and government? Are we called to submit to all church leaders and all church teaching? What is the purpose of church discipline? [14,870 words]
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Covenant What is a "covenant," and what are the major covenants found in the Bible? [4,050 words]
A Critique of Bart Ehrman's Methodology A five-part series in the Baptist Press, by Mike Licona, a New Testament historian and apologetics coordinator at the North American Mission Board. [4,565 words]
Cross * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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The Death of Jesus What are the reasons for, and the ramifications of, Jesus' death on a cross? [2,945 words]
Demon Possession * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
The Deity of Jesus Christ When it comes to the deity of Jesus Christ, what are some: Challenges? Claims? Proofs? [7,215 words]
Disciple * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Divorce * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Faith * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Fasting * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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Gospel (Good News) * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Going the Extra Mile What does extra mile discipleship look like? [650 words]

Healing *

Healing *

 (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Heart * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
How To Be An Everyday Hero What is a hero? What does the Bible say about heroes? How can we be an everyday hero? [2,710 words]
Idol Worship "What we worship defines us and controls us.  And sometimes figuring out what we really worship isn't easy." [1,100 words]
Inerrancy, Interpretation, and Application

From the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy. Includes the three Chicago Statements: Biblical Inerrancy (1978); Biblical Hermeneutics (1982); and Biblical Application (1986). **Used by permission of the Dallas Theological Seminary Archives.** [16,400 words]

"The authority of Scripture is a key issue for the Christian Church in this and every age. Those who profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are called to show the reality of their discipleship by humbly and faithfully obeying God's written Word. To stray from Scripture in faith or conduct is disloyalty to our Master. Recognition of the total truth and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture is essential to a full grasp and adequate confession of its authority." -- from the Preface to the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

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The Inspiration of the Bible Is the Bible just another human book that teaches some good moral principles? Or is it God's inspired Word? If the latter, in what way is the Bible inspired, and what are some of the implications of its inspiration? [4,790 words]
An Introduction to the Bible Is the Bible trustworthy? How did we get the Bible? What is the Bible's basic message? How can we know and apply the Bible to our daily lives, and what will happen when we do? [9,145 words]

NOTE: For a "slimmed down" version of this same material, see Thirty-Five Things Worth Knowing About the Bible [6,145 words].
Jerusalem * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Kingdom of God * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
LifeWay's Understanding People series

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Miracle * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
The Names of God What are the many and various names for God found in the Bible, and what do they teach us about God? [4,710 words}
Overcoming Evil What is evil? Where did evil come from? Does any good come from evil today? Will evil always be a part of our world? What can/should we do about evil today? [3,700 words]
Parable * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Pharisee * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Prayer What is prayer, and what does the Bible teach regarding prayer? What can we learn from the Lord's Prayer? [5,780 words]
Prayer, Submission, and Our New President What does 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Romans 13:1-7 teach us regarding praying for and submitting to our government leaders? [6,830 words]
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Progressive Sanctification: Growing and Maturing in Our Faith What is "sanctification," and what is its connection to God's holiness? Who is responsible for our spiritual growth and development? What is our part in it? [5,385 words]
Prophet * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Repentance * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Resurrection * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
The Resurrection of Jesus

What evidence do we have that Jesus rose from the dead? What are some popular theories set forth to explain away the resurrection, and how can we refute them? What is the meaning and significance of Jesus' resurrection for us today? [3,920 words]
Sabbath * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Satan * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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Second Coming * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses

"The first five books of the Old Testament were written centuries before the birth of Jesus. Yet they intricately involve Him. Here Vern Poythress explores Genesis through Deuteronomy, demonstrating how the sacrifices and traditions of the Hebrews graphically foreshadow Christ's relationship with His people. Dr. Poythress also explains how the penalties of the law prefigure the destruction of sin and guilt through Jesus." (CBD). NOTE: The link is to the first draft of the book, which is under a different title ("Understanding the Law of Moses").

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Sin * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Son of God * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Son of Man * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)

The Spiritual Gifts Handbook: The Complete Guide to Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts

How can we and others benefit from our spiritual giftedness? What are the different spiritual gifts listed in the Bible? Which ones are valid for today? How can I know and apply my spiritual gift(s)? (by Bruce W. Black)

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Synagogue (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Teaching * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
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Thirty-Five Things Worth Knowing About the Bible How can we know about God? Why isn't general revelation enough? How can we know the Bible is historically reliable? Hasn't the Bible been translated and copied so many times that what we have today cannot be trusted? Are there any ancient sources other than the NT that speak of Jesus? What is so special about Jesus? What are some benefits of studying and applying the Bible? [6,145 words]

NOTE: This is a "slimmed down" version of An Introduction to the Bible [9,145 words].
Unclean * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
What About Capital Punishment? Is capital punishment the same as murder? What does the Bible teach regarding the death penalty? How do forgiveness, justice, and love relate to capital punishment? Does capital punishment deter crime? [3,180 words]
Wine * (as found in The Gospel According to Mark)
Wright Is Wrong What is "liberation theology" and how does it relate to the teachings/rantings of Jeremiah Wright (Barack Obama's former pastor and spiritual mentor)?
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