The Book of Jonah is one of the most compact yet theologically rich books in all of Scripture. It spans only four chapters, yet within those pages we encounter a reluctant prophet, a raging sea, a great fish, a repentant city, and a God whose mercy refuses to be contained by human expectation. Jonah’s […]
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“Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Christ? But we know where this man comes from, and when the Christ appears, no one will know where he comes from.” John 7:26–27 Tweet There is a painful irony buried in this single verse. The crowd in Jerusalem, gathered for the Feast
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Bible & History • March 2026 How Scripture Records God’s Direct Intervention to Change the Course of Political History We live in an age that tends to draw a hard line between the sacred and the political. But the Bible makes no such distinction. From Genesis to Revelation, the God of Scripture is portrayed not
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“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” — Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) There is a verse tucked into the great “Hall of Faith” chapter that deserves far more attention than it usually gets. Hebrews
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It Is Not a Fair Fight | Scripture-Knowledge.com Scripture-Knowledge.com Christian Living · Faith & Identity It Is Not a Fair Fight The Christian’s overwhelming advantage in navigating through life March 5, 2026 · scripture-knowledge.com Life can feel overwhelming. The pressures of work, relationships, finances, health, and an increasingly turbulent world can make the journey feel
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Scripture-Knowledge.comBible Study • Theology • History Why a simple river dunking was an offensive theological act —and what it reveals about grace, repentance, and who God’s people really are. Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing
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What Does the Bible Say About Gambling? | Scripture-Knowledge.com Scripture–Knowledge.com Home › Blog › What Does the Bible Say About Gambling? The word “gambling” never appears in Scripture — but the Bible is far from silent on the subject. By Rick Metz • Scripture-Knowledge.com Gambling is everywhere. When I grew up gambling was only allowed
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It is clear that there is a renewed interest in reading the Bible in the U.S., especially among younger people. These figures reflect physical books, and do include digital downloads such as in Amazon Kindle or Apple books. Sales Growth in 2025
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Leave a Comment Scripture-Knowledge.com Spiritual Warfare · Repentance & Grace What Right Does Satan Have to Accuse Us? Understanding the legal framework of sin, repentance, and how believers are exonerated before God. March 6, 2026 · scripture-knowledge.com · By Rick Metz “Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God
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When I was in my early 20s I had the idea to study the Book of Proverbs to gain wisdom. For a few weeks I immersed myself in it. Looking back it was probably one of the best investments of time I have ever made. The 3rd Chapter of Proverbs says, “Blessed are those who
