Author: Serge Shoemaker
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What 98% get WRONG about faith

Most people agree that you can’t follow Christ without faith. But almost no one seems to agree on what faith actually is. Is it blind? Irrational? A leap in the dark? Something you believe “that nobody in his right mind would believe,” as Archie Bunker once joked? In this video, we open the Scriptures and…
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8 (+1) facts Christians want atheists to know

So in this study, I want to clear away some misunderstandings. I’m going to share eight facts Christians wish skeptics understood—things that, if you grasp them, will give you a much more accurate picture of what Christians actually believe. And if you stick with me to the end, I’ll share a ninth fact that’s the…
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ANSWERED: 15 questions atheists are dying to ask Christians

Atheists have questions, and that’s totally acceptable. Did you know that God expects Christians to be asked about their faith? He also expects His people to be able to answer those questions. We’ve combed through article after article online, and these 15 questions keep rising to the top. Today, we’re answering the questions atheists are…
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Actually, if you reject Paul, you reject Jesus.

Some people say you can’t trust Paul, that you must reject his teachings in order to follow the true message of Jesus. If that’s true, the majority of the New Testament is a lie. So, was Paul an apostle or an imposter? Or is rejecting Paul actually rejecting Christ Himself?
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What to do when God says “No”

In 2024, I prayed, prayed, and prayed some more. The Lord said, “No.” If you’ve ever poured out your heart in prayer only to feel like heaven was silent, this message is for you.
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How to identify God’s providence

Have you ever experienced the providence of God? If so, how did you know? In this lesson we are going to find the Bible’s answers to those questions. But be warned: the answer probably isn’t what you are expecting.
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What was the purpose of the Old Testament Law?

Animal sacrifices. A special priesthood. Rules for clothes and hairstyles. According to the Bible, God appeared to Moses at Mount Sinai about 3,500 years ago to give Israel a Law with all of these rules. Why in the world does the Old Testament include such a Law? Was it really that important that the people…
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4 keys to understanding REVELATION

How can I possibly understand the book of Revelation? If you’ve ever tried to read the final book of the Bible, you’ve likely asked yourself that question. Multi-headed dragons, frightful beasts, resurrected lambs, cosmic calamities—it’s all so terribly confusing. These four keys will help you unlock the meaning of Revelation and help you see through…