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The Bible is more than just a book of rules. The more we read it, the more we can connect with our God. Learn to love God’s word and see the results in your life!
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The more we read the Bible, the more we can connect with God. These booklets will help you know basic teachings of the Bible, to help you gain an understanding of life and the future God has planned.
Answers From Genesis
This series of articles explores the creation of the universe as recorded in the Bible and examines how a great deal of scientific research—instead of contradicting the Bible—actually confirms the truths God inspired to be recorded in the Bible.
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Bible and Archaeology #1
The study of archaeology can help fortify faith. It allows us to take a fascinating journey back in time to study the stones and artifacts that bear mute but compelling witness to the truth of Scripture. This series examines the discoveries that parallel and illuminate biblical accounts
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Bible and Archaeology #2
Evidence from archaeology is one great proof of biblical accuracy, and it is the focus of this series of articles. We offer you a sampling of the evidence that is available—documentation showing that details of the people, places and events described in the Bible—many of them mentioned only in passing—have been verified by archaeologists and historians.
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The Gospel of the Kingdom
What exactly is this good news (gospel) Jesus Christ preached? The deep and vastly encompassing message Jesus taught is rarely heard.
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You Can Understand Bible Prophecy
Prophecy is an integral part of the Bible, God’s inspired revelation to mankind. Through it God reveals Himself, His plan for humanity and why we are here. When properly understood, the Bible speaks with a clear, consistent and reliable message that is just as appropriate for us as it was for the people of ancient Israel.
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Is the Bible True?
Can you believe the Bible? What about scientific discoveries that “disprove” the Bible? This eye-opening booklet helps you find the answers.
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How to Understand the Bible
Have you been one of those who have found the Bible difficult to comprehend? This eye-opening booklet will examine seven keys that will help open up this Book of books to your understanding.
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The New Covenant
Does It Abolish God's Law?
The belief that the New Covenant does away with God’s law has long been a popular teaching in traditional Christianity. God’s covenants reveal the relationship He seeks to establish with every human being.
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The Ten Commandments
Many religious people embrace the idea of loving others as themselves but remain blissfully unaware of how the Bible defines love.
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Angels
God's Messengers and Spirit Army
Angels serve “those who will inherit salvation”. Their responsibilities and assignments may change with circumstances. There’s much to know about angels.
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Is There Really a Devil?
The Bible reveals much about an unseen power that works behind the scenes, shaping our world to its will and agenda. Are you being taken in? In this booklet you will discover the real source behind so many of the world’s problems. Learn about the being who is determined to bend your thinking to his own.
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Heaven & Hell
What Does the Bible Really Teach?
Most people believe the Bible teaches that we will go to either heaven or hell at death. They might be surprised at what it really says!
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Creation or Evolution?
Does It Really Matter What You Believe?
In this booklet we examine the foundational premises of evolution. We look at the scientific facts evolutionists don’t discuss in public for reasons that will become clear. You can know whether evolution is true.
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Why Does God Allow
Suffering?
Suffering plagues our world, and affects us physically, psychologically and emotionally. Understand how it began, how it will end—and why it continues.
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Why Am I Suffering?
How could God allow terrible things to happen? The Bible reveals the reasons for pain and suffering and gives us the hope of how to get through trials and sorrows. God cares for you actively and wants us to find true peace and comfort in His love and way of life.
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What Does the Bible Teach About
Tithing?
Tithing teaches timeless principles and lessons, even in today’s modern world. What are the purposes for the tithes described in God’s Word? Understand God’s perspective.
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What Does the Bible Teach About
Clean and Unclean Meats?
Many people have misconceptions about the biblical teaching on clean and unclean meats. What does Scripture really reveal on the subject of dietary food laws?
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The Truth About
The Rich Man and Lazarus
The tale of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus is one of Jesus’ most well known parables. What was Jesus teaching through this parable? Read to find the answer.
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The Rapture vs. the Bible
Does the Rapture teaching come from the Bible? Explore the roots of this doctrine and discover the wonderful hope of resurrection God has planned for all mankind.
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Bible Course Lessons

Our 12-Lesson Bible Course is freely available. The lessons below are specifically related to the the current topic.

Lesson 1
For most the Bible is unexplored and uncharted territory. Yet it is designed to help humans cope, with the good news of the Kingdom of God—the solution for a world approaching catastrophe. Discover how the Bible holds truths that can transform life in ways you’ve not imagined.
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Lesson 2
God’s Word reveals the values to solve the dilemmas that threaten to overwhelm us.
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Lesson 3
Is there a reason why you exist? In this Bible Study Lesson, you will find answers to why you were born and what your future will be.
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Lesson 4
How do we reconcile anguish and suffering with the Bible’s portrayal of a loving God?
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Lesson 5
Many of these threats to human survival play prominent roles in prophecies in the Bible.
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Lesson 6
Is the work of organized religion the Kingdom of God on earth today? This is the central idea that shapes the view of the religious world. But is this the same Kingdom of God the Bible describes?
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Lesson 8
In this lesson we examine the process by which our lives can be turned to God—the process of conversion.
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Lesson 9
In this lesson we discuss this remarkable change, made possible by the transforming power of God’s Spirit.
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Lesson 10
What does the Bible mean when it talks about the Church?
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Lesson 11
Is it acceptable to believe we are free to worship God as we wish? Has God revealed an approach to life He expects us to follow? Does it make any difference?
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Lesson 12
Humanity has been deprived of the keys that unlock a comprehensive understanding of God’s plan and purpose for humankind. God reveals His splendid plan in the prophecies and teachings of the Scriptures. In this lesson you will see how God has provided us with the keys to unlock His plan through His sacred festivals.
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