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Should we pay Tithes?

Should we pay Tithes?

Tithing is a system by which people are required to donate, usually one ten...

The Reason for Suffering

The Reason for Suffering

Pain and sorrow are everywhere. A child is born deformed. The future of ano...

Trusting the Bible

Trusting the Bible

The Bible is not just another book.  It is unique in a number of ways....

Easter and Its Customs

Easter and Its Customs

Easter is a celebration that is observed by almost every sector of Christianity, and is a remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is one of the two most celebrated occasions in the Christian calendar - the other being Christmas.

A great number of people attend their church on "Good Friday" in remembrance of the Crucifixion, and again on "Easter Sunday" in celebration of his resurrection. Some Christians deny themselves of a favourite food for forty days before the Easter period.

For children especially, it is a time for "Easter Bunny" and Easte...

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Racism and Nationalism

Racism and Nationalism

Nationalism and racism are evident everywhere. Cultural, tribal, or family identity is becoming important to more and more people.

In South Africa apartheid has been dismantled and in USA African Ameri...

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The Devil and His Angels

The Devil and His Angels

Have you ever been tempted to do something that you know you shouldn't do? Have you ever experienced an inner desire — a silent voice within you — suggesting that you do something, and that no one wil...

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How Can I be Saved by Jesus Christ?

How Can I be Saved by Jesus Christ?

How can Jesus Christ save me? What do we mean by this statement?

Saved from what?
The answer is, Death. It is an accepted fact that everyone eventually dies. Some, perhaps, die sooner than others.

Yet, m...

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For the Children

The Young Joseph

Joseph was the oldest son of Jacob’s favorite wife, Rachel. Jacob loved Joseph and made Joseph a lovely coat which made his brothers jealous.

One day Joseph had a dream, and he dreamed that he and his ...

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The Birth of Jesus

About 2000 years ago, there were two young Jewish people called Joseph and Mary, and they were engaged to get married. One day Mary was really surprised when suddenly an angel appeared and started tal...

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Abram and Sarai

Abram lived with his wife Sarai in Ur of the Chaldees, which was near Babylon in the country which is now called Iraq.

One day God said to Abram, “I want you to leave this country, and travel to a plac...

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Common Q&A

When will we be judged? Is it right when we die or do we wait somewhere until Christ returns?

When will we be judged? Is it right when we die or do we wait somewhere until Christ returns?

The Bible tells us that when we are dead we know absolutely nothing.
Here are some Scriptures to support this belief: (all from the NIV)

Ecclesiastes 9:10
" Whatever you hand finds to do, do it with all y...

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Can I marry someone of a different race?

Can I marry someone of a different race?

There are many circumstances which bring extra difficulties to a marriage – difference of race or culture, difference of education or ability, marked difference in social background, wide disparity in...

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Where can I find the scripture that proves Jesus had brothers and sisters?

Where can I find the scripture that proves Jesus had brothers and sisters?

Mary and Joseph did have children, therefore they were Jesus' half-brothers and-sisters. Matthew 13:56 reads: "Isn't his mother's name Mary, and aren't his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Are...

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