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Only a few wise men recognized the heavenly announcement of His birth, and traveled far to see with their own eyes the one who would be the King of kings.
Apologetics is not simply a specified subject that only apologists are required to know; apologetics is crucial to evangelism which is required of all Christians everywhere.
Tradition has advanced the thought of three men, or three kings visiting the infant Jesus, because there are only three gifts mentioned. But the Bible doesn'tt support the traditions that have taken precedence over the accuracy of God's Word.
People usually think older people are wise. Not necessarily so. They are only wise to the degree that they have learned to rightly apply knowledge, in various areas of life. The so-called scientific method is essentially trial and error, and often repeated errors. Most people stumble through life and learn by this method. But there is a better way.
Herod didn't know about it, and neither did anyone else, but the men from the east were convinced and assembled their caravan. They acquired their gifts to make the long journey to come to the land of Judea to worship the King of the Jews.
The book of Proverbs contains 31 chapters, all packed with insight, advice, challenges and warnings. But all of this combined is not meant to be a handbook for prosperity and success so much as a guidebook on how to order life around Godly values and morality.
Investigate ways to embrace the servant leadership for which Jesus Christ stood.
A collection of sayings and quotes for use in Father's Day cards and stationery.
The life of David was an important period in the history of Israel. Following Saul's failure, David took the kingdom to a position of worldwide superiority. He established a capital city for the nation, assembled the most powerful military, and provided the arrangements and organization for the central location of worship to the One True God.
Near the end of the book of First Samuel, a story immerges, a beautiful one of submission and deliverance. Abigail is a lesser-known hero in the Bible, a humble woman who was married to a wealthy scoundrel. She combined her wisdom with her wealth to appear before an approaching enemy to plead for the safety of her husband's household.