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Where in the Bible does it say that a liar is as bad as a murderer?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I resent when someone tells me that I am just as bad of a sinner as someone who has committed murder. The worst thing I’ve done is lie to my parents. Where in the Bible does it say that a liar is as bad as a murderer? – A.C.
A: From the human standpoint, some sins seem worse than others – ...Read more
What is the main theme of the First Peter?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) Encouragement in the face of suffering and the hope of salvation
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the famous passage in Haggai that speaks of the Lord's chosen servant?
A) Haggai 1:1-6
B) Haggai 1:7-11
C) Haggai 2:1-9
D) Haggai 2:20-23

What is the best way to teach children about God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: When I became a mother, I was fearful that I wouldn’t be able to guide my children spiritually because I was a babe myself in the faith. My mother recalled reading in “My Answer” a response to a question about how to engage children in learning the Bible. A friend then gave me a wonderful gift...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Thessalonians that assures believers of the resurrection of the dead and the return of Christ?
A) 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
B) 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
C) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
D) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Who is the primary author of the Book of Jeremiah?
A) Jeremiah
B) Isaiah
C) Ezekiel
D) Daniel
What is the famous passage in Third John that criticizes Diotrephes for his pride and refusal to welcome fellow believers?
A) 3 John 1:1-6
B) 3 John 1:7-13
C) 3 John 1:14-24
D) 3 John 1:25-30
What is the famous passage in Romans that speaks of the power of God's love demonstrated in Christ's death for sinners?
A) Romans 1:1-17
B) Romans 3:9-20
C) Romans 5:6-11
D) Romans 8:1-11

Isn't the Bible a storybook about God’s love?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m shocked that God allowed certain stories to be part of the Bible. There are some pretty rough characters. I thought the Bible was a storybook about God’s love. – G.L.
A: The same Book that tells us over and over again of God’s love warns us constantly of the devil who would come between...Read more
What is the common theme of the first nine chapters of Proverbs?
A) The Fear of the Lord
B) The Value of Hard Work
C) The Benefits of Wealth
D) The Importance of Family
What was the name of the enemy who opposed Nehemiah and tried to stop the rebuilding of the city walls?
A) Sanballat
B) Tobiah
C) Geshem
D) Haman

How can I be good enough to get into Heaven since I sin even when I don’t mean to?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I love Jesus, and I try to obey His commands, but I doubt that I can really be good enough to get into Heaven, though I try. How can I be good enough to get in since I sin even when I don’t mean to? – H.E.
A: We will never be good enough to go to Heaven. That statement may be shocking to hear, ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Romans that encourages believers to live transformed lives and present their bodies as living sacrifices to God?
A) Romans 1:1-17
B) Romans 6:1-14
C) Romans 8:1-11
D) Romans 12:1-2
What was the name of the king's first queen who was deposed for disobeying him?
A) Vashti
B) Esther
C) Abihail
D) Hadasah

One racial group in US is more religious than others, poll finds. Which is it?
In the United States, where religion is “very” or “somewhat” important according to nearly two-thirds of adults, one racial group stands out when it comes to practicing their faith, a new poll found.
The Public Religion Research Institute American Values Atlas poll based religious activity on three categories: how often people pray, how...Read more

The God Squad: What you want in the new pope
I recently offered up my list of qualities I hoped to see in the new pope and asked you, dear readers, to share with me your hopes.
Now that we joyously have welcomed Pope Leo IV we can begin to match up our lists and his papacy. I did not include in my list a pope who is a White Sox fan, who has a COSTCO card, who loves Chicago deep-dish pizza...Read more

Is the Holy Spirit an empowerment?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A popular prayer app is getting a lot of attention, and the name of the Holy Spirit is used in some of the ads. I did some research but couldn’t find out much that made sense. Is the Holy Spirit an empowerment? – P.A.
A: The Holy Spirit is a ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Second John?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The importance of walking in truth and love
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What was the name of the holiday that commemorated the Israelites' journey through the wilderness?
A) Passover
B) Sukkot
C) Shavuot
D) Jubilee

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first message on X as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV has officially hard launched his papacy.
The new pontiff, 69-year-old Chicago native Robert Prevost, shared a message Wednesday from the official @Pontifex account on X for the first time since being named the new head of the Catholic Church. The handle was first launched in 2012 during the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI.
“...Read more
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