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What is a 'supernatural church?' Five things to know about a growing Christian branch
MIAMI -- “Miracles happen here.”
That’s the slogan of one megachurch in southwest Miami-Dade County at the forefront of the fast-growing Christian “supernatural” movement.
It’s an Evangelical offshoot, rooted in Pentecostalism, that leans far more heavily into revelations and prophecy than mainstream Christian churches and wields ...Read more

Should Christians walk around with a persecution complex about secondary things?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I know that Jesus suffered physically as He was brutally crucified for the sins of the world. And I know that the disciples experienced atrocities for their faith. But some of my Christian friends say they are being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus. They are laughed at for not doing ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Peter that encourages believers to submit to authorities and live as free people?
A) 1 Peter 1:1-12
B) 1 Peter 2:1-12
C) 1 Peter 3:1-12
D) 1 Peter 4:1-12
What was the name of the queen who tried to kill all the prophets of the Lord?
A) Athaliah
B) Jezebel
C) Vashti
D) Esther

Pope Leo XIV related to Madonna, Justin Bieber and Angelina Jolie
The newly appointed Pope Leo XIV has several star-studded branches on his family tree.
The New York Times took deep dive into the new pope’s lineage and found that his cousins include Madonna, Justin Bieber and Angelina Jolie.
The Catholic leader, who made history by becoming the first American pope following the death of Pope Francis, also ...Read more

Jimmy Swaggart in critical condition after cardiac arrest
Louisiana televangelist Jimmy Swaggart remained in critical condition Tuesday, two days after he suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed at his home.
Swaggart, 90, was found at his Baton Rouge residence around 8 a.m. Sunday, with first responders immediately administering CPR and taking him to a hospital, his family said on Facebook.
“He ...Read more

How many US adults have connections to Catholicism? What new survey finds
Catholics make up one of the largest religious groups in the United States — more than any Protestant denomination — and many who don’t identify with the faith still said they have a personal or family connection to it, according to a new survey.
Nearly half of Americans, 47%, said they have a relationship to the Catholic faith, with 20% ...Read more

What can be said to people who say the Bible can’t be trusted because it contradicts itself?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What can be said to people who say the Bible can’t be trusted because it contradicts itself? I am hesitant to say much because I doubt that I can say anything to change their minds. – B.D.
A: It is man and not the Bible that needs correcting. Greater and more careful scholarship has shown that ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Philippians that exhorts believers to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus?
A) Philippians 1:1-11
B) Philippians 2:1-11
C) Philippians 3:1-11
D) Philippians 4:4-9
What is the famous passage in Second Corinthians that speaks of believers being a new creation in Christ?
A) 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
B) 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
C) 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
D) 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Massachusetts officials face heat for push to ban religious groups from renting school space
BOSTON — City officials in Salem, Massachusetts, are under fire as they push to ban churches and religious groups from renting public school space.
While the Salem School Committee moves forward with the proposal, a free speech and religious liberty group is threatening that it will sue The Witch City for “anti-Christian witch hunts.”
...Read more

What is “the grace of God,” and where is it found?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Just about everyone is familiar with the song “Amazing Grace,” but what do pastors mean when they talk about “the grace of God,” and where is it found? – G.G.
A: Grace means “undeserved favor or goodness.” It refers to much more than His kindness and mercy, although those traits are ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Peter that calls believers to rejoice in their suffering and entrust themselves to God, who judges justly?
A) 1 Peter 1:1-12
B) 1 Peter 2:1-12
C) 1 Peter 3:1-12
D) 1 Peter 4:1-12
What was the name of Ruth's mother-in-law's hometown?
A) Bethlehem
B) Hebron
C) Nazareth
D) Jerusalem
What is the famous passage in Romans that assures believers of God's unshakable love and security in Christ?
A) Romans 1:1-17
B) Romans 3:9-20
C) Romans 5:1-11
D) Romans 8:31-39
What is the famous passage in Jeremiah that describes the potter and the clay?
A) Jeremiah 2:13
B) Jeremiah 18:1-12
C) Jeremiah 29:11-14
D) Jeremiah 33:1-3

Is there an answer regarding marriage?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve waited a long time to marry and now I am going to take the step, but I am still scared to death that it will end in failure. I’m also afraid that if I don’t overcome this that the emotion itself will scar the relationship. Is there an answer? I want our lives together to be blessed by God...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the First Corinthians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What is the famous passage in Jonah that describes God's mercy?
A) Jonah 1:1-17
B) Jonah 2:1-10
C) Jonah 3:1-10
D) Jonah 4:1-11

Should I spend time in Bible reading and prayer?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve been trying to serve the Lord, and there’s plenty to do, but I feel there’s also something missing. My pastor asked me if I was spending time in Bible reading and prayer. I honestly had to say no, because of the many events to attend in order to find ways to witness for the Lord. He ...Read more
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