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Read more about the article Q&A: Is it wrong to have a cross with Jesus’ body on it?

Q&A: Is it wrong to have a cross with Jesus’ body on it?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Since God forbade “graven images” in the Old Testament, is it wrong to have a cross with Jesus’ body on it? God commanded Israel, “You shall not make for yourself…

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Read more about the article Please explain: If the Sabbath law no longer applies, why do I have to go to church?

Please explain: If the Sabbath law no longer applies, why do I have to go to church?

  • Post author:Jared Natsis
  • Post published:2021/02/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“Really? You’re going to church again? Didn’t you just go last week? Don’t you know all that stuff already? Are you really going to learn anything new or different? Why…

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Read more about the article The story of us

The story of us

  • Post author:Mark Paustian
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The Christian church year is the story of what God has done for us. It is our story to repeat and remember. At the Passover table when generations of Jewish…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How can we say that the Old Testament God is the same as the New Testament God?

Q&A: How can we say that the Old Testament God is the same as the New Testament God?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/02/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The God of the Old Testament wiped out the world with a flood, sent plagues on the Egyptians, and commanded his people to kill the Canaanites. He revealed himself only…

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Read more about the article Bible study: God has not grown soft on sin

Bible study: God has not grown soft on sin

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/02/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

David Scharf God certainly showed himself to be holy and willing to punish sin and disobedience in the Old Testament. At the same time, he also desired the salvation of…

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