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Is being prejudiced an actual sin?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: America is a very prejudiced nation and it’s embarrassing to listen to the hatred that pours forth. I know that it isn’t right to be prejudiced against something or someone, but is being prejudiced an actual sin? – S.P.

A: Prejudice stalks many countries. It would be hard to find a nation ...Read more

What is the famous passage in First Corinthians that exhorts believers to excel in the work of the Lord?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
B) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
C) 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
D) 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

What is the main theme of the Book of Acts?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early Church
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

Southern California priest supported political candidates, apparently violating federal law: 'I won't stop'

Religion / Religious News /

LOS ANGELES — A week before the general elections, worshipers at the St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church in Bell Gardens were listening to the parish announcements when Father Nabor Rios introduced a political candidate.

"I'm not saying to vote for her," he told people, pausing. "Well, I am saying to vote for her, but Isabel is gonna run�...Read more

The God Squad: Golf ball God wink and lost and found winks

Religion / God Squad /

Certain patterns are emerging from the flood of God winks I have received. The vast majority of your winks are completely non-extraordinary events that occur at completely extraordinary moments. They do not violate natural law but their appearance in your life is way more than a simple coincidence. What makes them wonderful to me is that you are...Read more

How can we decipher between an authentic church and a false church?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: After reading the book of Acts about the beginning of the church started by Jesus, it seems that the church has wandered a good distance from those days. It’s difficult to decipher between an authentic church and a false church. What’s lacking today? – F.C.

A: The Bible tells us that the ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Zechariah that describes the Lord's judgment on the nations?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zechariah 1:1-6
B) Zechariah 1:7-17
C) Zechariah 2:1-13
D) Zechariah 12:1-9

What is the famous passage in Haggai that speaks of the Lord's chosen servant?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Haggai 1:1-6
B) Haggai 1:7-11
C) Haggai 2:1-9
D) Haggai 2:20-23

Is it wise to let children go to communion?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it wise to let children go to communion? It is way over the heads of kids; in fact, it’s over the heads of most adults and can even seem gory. – C.C.

A: A little girl, seeing a cross on the communion table, asked, “Mama, what’s that plus sign over the table?” Questions children ask ...Read more

What is the main theme of the First Peter?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

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 First Thessalonians that assures believers of the resurrection of the dead and the return of Christ?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
B) 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
C) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
D) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

What is the world coming to when even Christians seem to conform to the ways of the world?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What is the world coming to when even Christians seem to conform to the ways of the world? Isn’t this against what the Bible says? – C.W.

A: Christians are not to be conformed to this world. The world by its advertisements, its conversation, and its philosophy is engaged in a gigantic ...Read more

Who is the primary author of the Book of Jeremiah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jeremiah
B) Isaiah
C) Ezekiel
D) Daniel

Is there a connection to walking in the Spirit and does that help us in navigating life’s troubles?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I hear people say that we can’t understand what someone is going through until we walk a mile in their shoes. Is there a connection to walking in the Spirit and does that help us in navigating life’s troubles? – W.S.

A: To walk in the Spirit is a challenging and inspiring exercise, for it ...Read more

What is the common theme of the first nine chapters of Proverbs?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) The Fear of the Lord
B) The Value of Hard Work
C) The Benefits of Wealth
D) The Importance of Family

If the Lord detests pride is it wrong to have pride in myself?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My mother always taught me to have pride in myself and behave properly. I’m now an adult and while we live in an egotistical society, my mother’s words haunt me. They seem to be contradictory and give way to the “me-ism” in our world today. Yet my mother was a wise woman and a grounded ...Read more