Jesus Film Project
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Who Was Simon the Sorcerer
Simon the Sorcerer is one of the most provocative characters in the New Testament. Luke tells us Simon’s story as he describes the gospel moving beyond Jerusalem into the outlying territories. For an overview of Simon’s story, check out this scene from the Book of Acts film. Now let’s jump into the Bible to see what we…
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Why Did Jesus Have to Be Baptized?
All four of the Gospels tell us that Jesus was baptized, and the fact that each of the four writers mentions it confirms its significance to the gospel narrative. So what is it about Jesus’ baptism that makes it so important? When we think about baptism within a Christian context, we think of it as…
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Prayer For the Great Commission
In his letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul specifically asked for evangelistic prayer. “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as…
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40 Inspirational Prayer Quotes
Prayer is such an important topic for Christians, but it’s also one that engenders a lot of confusion and even guilt. We understand the importance of prayer, but struggle to cultivate the practice. It’s because of this that there are so many books concerning prayer-whether that be on the theology of prayer or the practice.…
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55 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus
Some scholars believe there are more than 300 prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament. These prophecies are specific enough that the mathematical probability of Jesus fulfilling even a handful of them, let alone all of them, is staggeringly improbable—if not impossible. Peter Stoner, Chairman of the Departments of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena College,…
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5 Tips for Being a Peacemaker
It’s no secret that we live in divisive times. Division cuts across the fabric of many communities, churches, and even families. And quite often, we undermine any attempts at peace because while we want harmony, we also want others to understand and accept our opinions and perspectives. One of Jesus’Beatitudes in the Sermon on the…
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5 Tips for Finding Your Purpose in Christ
Does God have a plan for your life? If you ask several Christian leaders this question, you’ll receive a range of answers. For example, some will tell you God does indeed have a specific calling for your life, and it’s your job to discover what it is. Another might suggest that God orchestrates our lives…
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6 Signs of a Healthy Church
Looking for a new church can be difficult. When we search for a community to join in worship, we’re trying to find something we can commit to long term. But sometimes, we tend to compare potential churches with a consumer mentality rather than a kingdom perspective. And a church might have a lot of the…
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What to Do When You Stumble in Your Christian Walk
The Bible occasionally describes the Christian life as “a walk.” So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh (Galatians 5:16). For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). But if…