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How to Study the Bible

It is likely that as a professing Christian you believe the Bible is true, and you’ve heard that you should study it, memorize it, know it, and love it. But how? In this article, Costi Hinn provides some practical tools for studying the Bible, walking through basic principles for interpretation and process for biblical study.

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Why Don’t We Study the Bible?

Biblical illiteracy is rampant in the church today, but even amongst Christians who consider themselves biblically literate, wouldn’t we say that more time could be spent communing with God in the Scriptures? Whether you struggle to make the time, or you have been going through the mechanics of Bible reading without a vibrant relationship with the Author of the Bible, it’s healthy to look under the hood of our spiritual life from time to time and ask: why don’t I study the Bible? In this article, Costi Hinn provides 5 reasons to consider, along with some practical solutions to grow in your study of the Scriptures.

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8 Facts About the Filling of the Holy Spirit

Christians from all walks of life are often bewildered by what the Bible calls being “filled with the Spirit.” Some think it’s an experience that causes one to speak in tongues, others think it’s a feeling, while others just brush it off as a mystery. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this article, Costi Hinn walks through 8 truths from Scripture about the filling of the Spirit.

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How Should You Pray for False Teachers?

Many lament, “I see the way false teachers assault the church and the way they undermine the truth. Should I be praying for them, or against them? If I feel righteous anger, how should that be applied in my prayer life? How should I be praying for false teachers? Should I pray for them at all?” In this article, Costi Hinn outlines several truths to help navigate this topic.

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Is Homosexuality a Sin?

Society demands you declare whether you affirm homosexuality or not. And this type of pressure is only going to rise. You are going to feel it in your families, with your friends, and within your workplaces. In this article, Albert Kilgore lays out God's clear answer to the question, "Is homosexuality a sin?".

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The Christian and Juneteenth

How should Christians view Juneteenth? While topics like race and oppression can be emotionally charged, it's essential to approach them with a biblical perspective. In this article, Desmond Outlaw provides helpful questions to evaluate this holiday and similar cultural issues.

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Marks of Biblical Fatherhood

Fathers have an incredible impact on the lives of their children. In this article, Albert Kilgore unpacks the marks of a man who acknowledges and embraces the stewardship of raising his children "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4)

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The Pride of “Pride”: God's Assessment of Today's Cultural Idol

For the past two decades, a new month of celebration has been forcibly entered into our digital calendars, splashed across our screens, and slipped into our common consciousness. That month is the month of June, which LGBTQ advocates have called “Pride Month.” In this article, Jesse Randolph presents ten truths about God’s perspective on the LGBTQ movement as a whole, and His assessment of our culture’s wholesale devotion of an entire month each year to worship at the altar of “Pride.”

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How Should a Christian Respond to Gossip?

In today’s world, it’s easy to become desensitized to the sinfulness of gossip. In this article, Albert Kilgore outlines the Bible’s clear condemnation of gossip and shares practical ways the Christian can respond.

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Is Calvinism Biblical?

Many people ask if the tenets of Calvinism are truly biblical. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines Calvin’s 5 points (TULIP) and how they reflect the teaching of Scripture.

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Infertility Bre Wood Infertility Bre Wood

Encouragement for Women Desiring Children

While Mother's Day can be a beautiful celebration for many, it can also be a week of emotional heartache for those unable to conceive. Though we know that there are women who God has called to be single, in the main, God has set motherhood as a central flourishing for women (1 Tim 2:15). So, when women experience the inability to carry forth this beautiful legacy, they hurt. In this article, Anthony & Bre Wood provide three biblical balms for peace and comfort this Mother's Day.

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The Theology of Work

The earliest settlers of our country were known not only for their religious fervor, but for their diligent labor. Sadly, this conviction has been largely abandoned today not only by those outside the church, but by those within. In this article, Jonny Ardavanis provides a brief theology of work.

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Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum

Many parents face the immense challenge of raising an autistic child while lacking biblical direction and resourcing. In this article, Tony and Bre summarize some of the definitions, diagnoses, and biblical comforts for families in this difficult situation.

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The Significance of the Cross

In ancient Rome, there were few mechanisms for death that rivaled the Roman cross. This is the way the Father chose our Lord Jesus Christ to die, not by accident, but on purpose. In this article, Costi Hinn shares 3 reasons to meditate on the cross this Easter.

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Bringing Our Kids into Passion Week

In many homes, there is a general boredom and lack of astonishment regarding the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. The challenge for us parents is engaging our children with the illustrious beauties of Christ, His sacrifice, and eternity-shaping resurrection. In this article, Anthony & Bre Wood provide key theological basics about the cross and creative ways to put Passion Week front and center in the home.

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Who Will Be the Next John MacArthur? 

Due to his immeasurable impact and massive shoes (that took 50+ years to grow), men of all ages ask the same question again and again: Who will be the next John MacArthur? Like mere men, we all have moments of fascination with how God appoints leaders in their time. In this article, Costi Hinn discusses how Christians should view ministry “succession”, warning against potential pitfalls and centering on the truth that Christ will build His church.

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7 Characteristics of God’s Love

The concept of Christian love is impossible to fully understand and live out faithfully without an understanding of God’s love. God’s very nature is love (1 John 4:8), so when we seek to define love, there is only one place we should go: Him!

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The Licentiousness of False Teachers

We often focus on the need for false teachers to “repent of their teachings.” They ought to. But equally important is the need for sinful false teachers to repent of their sinful lifestyles. On the blog, Costi Hinn addresses the sad prevalence of licentiousness within the prosperity gospel.

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4 Christian Beliefs About Abortion

Not all professing Christians believe the same essential truths about abortion. Not all conservatives who tout Republican politics push the pro-life agenda out of a genuine fear of the Lord and love for children, but political power and money. As with all matters of faith and practice, Christians should be discerning and thoughtful about how they view abortion and the pro-life movement. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines 4 Christian beliefs about abortion that come straight from what the Bible teaches.

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