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Seeing What You Want To See
Contributed by John Bright on Mar 20, 2026 (message contributor)
“People find what they want in the Bible. If one looks hard enough, he can find “biblical” support for reincarnation, Eastern religions, Jesus as a guru, divorce for any reason, and flying saucers. Every cult of Christianity uses the Bible to validate its claims, and so does some of the occult.
It’s not surprising, then, that a recent trend in biblical scholarship holds that a careful reading of Genesis in its historical context offers no solid basis to conclude that the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah had anything to do with homosexuality.
This view may seem far-fetched to biblical conservatives, but it is taken very seriously in academic circles. It represents a significant challenge to the rank-and-file Christian who finds in the Genesis account a straightforward condemnation of homosexual behavior.”
Greg Koukl, https://www.str.org/w/what-was-the-sin-of-sodom-and-gomorrah-1
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Back when I was a teen, we used the word "Cool." It has turned into "Khuuul" but still means the same thing. What you think is "cool" is where your mind is going to be If you think walking closely with God is cool, you are more likely to walk with God… if you feel like your faith was forced upon ...read more
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Paul's Charge To Timothy Series
Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016
This lesson deals with Paul's charge to Timothy to remember the things that he had heard of Paul among many witnesses, and to commit them to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. This lesson silences the notion of evangelistic oversight.
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Drink Your Own Water Series
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2015
This whole chapter contains the wisdom of God about marriage and avoiding the adultery trap. What’s the message? 1- Drink your own water 2- Rejoice in your wife/mate 3- Consider your ways
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