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Early Church History

Great Commission

Go and Make Disciples? Greg Laurie

Here is the problem: There are a lot of Christians today that have never made disciples. They have never even thought about this, much less made an effort to do it.

What Was the Great Commission? - Biblical Meaning and Significance

This is what is known as the Great Commission. In the original language, these words are a command. That is why we call this the Great Commission and not the Great Suggestion. And I believe that to fail to do this actually could be a sin.

We Must Tell the Good News? Greg Laurie

We Need to Disciple Younger Believers? Greg Laurie

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Pentecost

Why Is Pentecost Significant to the Church Today?

Pentecost is an ancient Jewish celebration, but from the book of Acts, we know that the empowering of the Holy Spirit impacts all who follow Jesus.

From Moses to Pentecost? Charles Stanley

Don't Focus on the Signs of Pentecost? Ray Pritchard

Our Help Began at Pentecost? Charles Stanley

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Acts of the Apostles

How Were the Disciples of Jesus Important to the New Testament Church? Philip Nation

Fighting Fire with . . . Prayer? Greg Laurie

A Different Set of Criteria? Stephen Davey

In Acts 6, the newfound church had exploded into existence and discovered their first problem: they had a great deal of money!

Why is Acts an Incomplete History? G. Campbell Morgan

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Early Churches

Who Are Church Elders? What Are Their Origins?

In some Christian traditions, the church elder is an appointed person who usually serves a local church or churches and who has been ordained to a ministry of word, sacrament, and order, fulfilling the preaching and pastoral duties.

What Did Ancient Heresies Teach about Jesus? Timothy Jones

Is Christianity Responsible for the Crusades? David Murray

Have the Miraculous Gifts Like Tongues and Prophecy Ceased? Mark Dever

We can be sure that the miraculous gifts have not ceased because people are still regenerated by the Holy Spirit.

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Church Holidays

Is Easter Named for a Pagan Goddess? Eusebius of Caesarea

Who Put the X in Christmas? Mike Fabarez

Easter: Bigger than Christmas? Ray Pritchard

Why Is Christmas Celebrated on December 25?

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The Apostle Paul

How Did Paul “Kick Against the Goads”? Chuck Swindoll

What Can Paul Teach Us about Having a Vibrant Faith? Charles Stanley

What Happened to Paul in the Desert? Charles Stanley

Paul’s Amazing Passion for the Lost? Greg Laurie

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The Epistles

Why is Christian Unity so Important? Charles Stanley

The Responsibility of Freedom in Christ? Charles Stanley

Building Faith on the Wrong Foundation? Greg Laurie

Should “Peace” Guide Our Decisions? Greg Koukl

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Promise of the Second Coming

Has Jesus Already Returned? Greg S. Keneer

As Jesus laments Jerusalem’s impending judgment, He connects the destruction of the temple with His second coming. Does that mean he already came back “figuratively”?

Will Jesus Really Return? Timothy Jones

Who is the Antichrist? Colin Smith

Will the Second Coming of Jesus Be Physical or Spiritual? Greg Laurie

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