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Eve - Mother of All the Living

Eve: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Eve, the Old Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Eve, the first woman and mother of all the living, what she accomplished, her character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from her life.

10 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas

The best way to keep Christ in your Christmas celebrations is to have him present in your daily life. If you've accepted Jesus as your Savior and made him the center of your life, keeping Christ in Christmas is more about the way you live your life than the things you say. Here are simple ways to keep Christ the central focus of your life this Christmas season.

The Prodigal Son - Bible Story Summary

The Prodigal Son - take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son, also known as the Lost Son. Read a brief summary of the Bible story about the Prodigal Son, with Scripture references, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

Warren Mueller

Biography of Warren Mueller, Guest Contributor to About's Christianity site. Through daily Bible reading and prayer for the past 27 years, he has come to realize the fundamental need for understanding and memorizing scripture. He has learned there is no substitute for searching the Bible to better know God and walk in His ways.

The Last Supper - Bible Story Summary

The Last Supper is a brief summary of the Bible story that teaches us a lesson about our commitment to the Lord. The Last Supper summary includes the Scripture reference, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

Feast of Lots

Learn all about the Bible feast known as the Feast of Lots or Purim. This profile will look at the Jewish holiday known as Purim from a Christian perspective, explaining its biblical basis, traditional observances, seasons, facts, and an interesting section revealing the fulfillment of the Messiah, Jesus Christ through the feast.

Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Bible Story Summary

Resurrection of Jesus Christ - read a brief summary of the Bible story about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with Scripture references, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul

Issues of faith and religion come to the forefront quite often during elections and presidential campaigns. In preparation for the 2012 elections, I thought it would be helpful to provide a "faith snapshot" of each of the presidential candidates. As I receive responses from a brief questionnaire and find additional faith-related statements from Ron Paul, I will update this faith snapshot.

Joseph - Earthly Father of Jesus

Joseph the Earthly Father of Jesus: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ, the New Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Joseph, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

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John the Baptist

John the Baptist is one of the most distinctive characters in the New Testament. He wore wild-looking clothing, lived in the desert wilderness, ate locust and wild honey and preached a strange message. John the Baptist challenged the people to prepare for the coming of the Messiah by turning away from sin and being baptized as a symbol of repentance. Learn about John the Baptist's accomplishments, his character strengths, and the lessons we can take from his life.

Cain - First Human Child to be Born

Cain: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Cain, the Old Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Cain, the first person to commit murder in the Bible, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

Abel - First Martyr in the Bible

Abel: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Abel, the Old Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Abel, the first martyr and shepherd in the Bible, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

Feast of Dedication

Learn all about the Bible feast known as the Feast of Dedication or Hanukkah. This profile will look at the Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, from a Christian perspective, explaining its biblical basis, traditional observances, seasons, facts, and an interesting section revealing the fulfillment of the Messiah, Jesus Christ through the feast.

The Christmas Story of the Birth of Jesus

The Christmas story gives a biblical account of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story is paraphrased from the New Testament books of Matthew and Luke in the Bible.

Mary - Mother of Jesus

Mary the Mother of Jesus: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Mary the mother of Jesus, the New Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Mary, what she accomplished, her character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from her life.

Jesus Christ - Lord and Savior of the World

Jesus Christ: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Jesus Christ, the New Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Jesus, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani

Issues of faith and religion come to the forefront quite often during elections and presidential campaigns. In preparation for the primary elections, I thought it would be helpful to provide a "faith snapshot" of each of the 2008 presidential candidates. As I receive responses from a brief questionnaire and find additional faith-related statements from Rudy Giuliani, I will update this faith snapshot.

Billy Graham Biography

Billy Graham Biography: Study the life and ministry of the Reverend Billy Graham, the American Christian evangelist best known for his worldwide evangelistic crusades. He has lived his life mission to lead hundreds of thousands of people to make a decision to receive the Lord, Jesus as personal Savior and to live for Christ.

Presbyterian Church Denomination

This Presbyterian church profile provides a brief sketch of the Presbyterian denomination including the number of worldwide members, Presbyterian founders, geography, governing body, sacred text, notable Presbyterians, and the beliefs and practices of the Presbyterian faith.

Methodist Church Denomination

This Methodist church profile provides a brief sketch of the Methodist denomination including the number of worldwide members, Methodist founders, geography, governing body, sacred text, notable Presbyterians, and the beliefs and practices of the Methodist faith.

Lutheran Church Denomination

This Lutheran church denomination profile provides a brief sketch of the Lutheran church including the number of worldwide members, Lutheran founders, geography, governing body, sacred text, notable Lutherans, and the beliefs and practices of the Lutheran faith.

Eastern Orthodox Church Denomination

This Eastern Orthodox Church profile provides a brief sketch of the Eastern Orthodox denomination including the number of worldwide members, Eastern Orthodox founders, geography, governing body, sacred text, notable Eastern Orthodox Christians, and the beliefs and practices of the faith.

Roman Catholic Church Denomination

This Roman Catholic Church profile provides a brief sketch of the Roman Catholic Church denomination including the number of worldwide members, Catholic Church founders, geography, governing body, sacred text, notable Catholics, and the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith.

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