The Milk (Biblical Basics)
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How Does God Communicate?
The Bible presents a rich variety of methods through which God seeks to guide, instruct, and reveal Himself to humanity. From direct commands in the Garden of Eden to the...
How Does God Communicate?
The Bible presents a rich variety of methods through which God seeks to guide, instruct, and reveal Himself to humanity. From direct commands in the Garden of Eden to the...
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the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is revealed through the Scriptures. As the Bible declares, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction,...
the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is revealed through the Scriptures. As the Bible declares, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction,...
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Christology From Scripture
Jesus Christ is the central figure of God's revelation to humanity. From the prophecies of the Old Testament to the eyewitness accounts of the New Testament, Scripture provides the definitive...
Christology From Scripture
Jesus Christ is the central figure of God's revelation to humanity. From the prophecies of the Old Testament to the eyewitness accounts of the New Testament, Scripture provides the definitive...
The Meat (Deeper Studies)
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What should the Church look like?
The Biblical Blueprint for the Church The Bible gives us a clear and comprehensive vision for the church, emphasizing that Scripture alone is sufficient to guide its nature, structure, governance,...
What should the Church look like?
The Biblical Blueprint for the Church The Bible gives us a clear and comprehensive vision for the church, emphasizing that Scripture alone is sufficient to guide its nature, structure, governance,...
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"Echad" One & the Trinity
In the heart of Jewish and Christian faith lies a profound declaration: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." These words from Deuteronomy 6:4, known as...
"Echad" One & the Trinity
In the heart of Jewish and Christian faith lies a profound declaration: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." These words from Deuteronomy 6:4, known as...
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Infinite regress: Who created God?
The ancient Greeks, and Athenians wondered the same thing. They answered this question with the Logos. The early Greek concept of Logos (λόγος) is one of the most profound and...
Infinite regress: Who created God?
The ancient Greeks, and Athenians wondered the same thing. They answered this question with the Logos. The early Greek concept of Logos (λόγος) is one of the most profound and...
Berean News
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The origins of Gender/Trans Theory
Lessons from John Money and the Tragic Case of David Reimer In an era where concepts of gender fluidity and transgender identity dominate cultural and medical discussions, it's crucial to...
The origins of Gender/Trans Theory
Lessons from John Money and the Tragic Case of David Reimer In an era where concepts of gender fluidity and transgender identity dominate cultural and medical discussions, it's crucial to...
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Persecution in Nigeria (an update)
A Cry for Justice and a Call to Faithful Action As we enter this new year of 2026, our hearts are heavy with the ongoing trials faced by our fellow...
Persecution in Nigeria (an update)
A Cry for Justice and a Call to Faithful Action As we enter this new year of 2026, our hearts are heavy with the ongoing trials faced by our fellow...
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Human Sacrifice: fact or fiction?
Did the explorers and settlers really arrive to the New World and find a bunch of cruel cultures who would sacrifice children? The short answer is, Yes. The Aztecs (more...
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Did the explorers and settlers really arrive to the New World and find a bunch of cruel cultures who would sacrifice children? The short answer is, Yes. The Aztecs (more...
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Who were the Bereans?
Who Were the Bereans?
The Bereans were a group of Jews living in Berea (modern-day Veria, Greece) known for their open-mindedness and diligence in examining the Scriptures. When the Apostle Paul preached the gospel to them, they didn’t accept his teachings at face value. Instead, they carefully studied the Old Testament to verify whether his message about Jesus as the Messiah was true. Their eagerness to learn and their commitment to testing teachings against Scripture set them apart as a model for discernment and faithful study.
The account of the Bereans is found in Acts 17:10-11 (ESV):
"The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so."
This passage highlights their noble character: they welcomed Paul’s preaching with enthusiasm but grounded their faith in Scripture, ensuring what they heard aligned with God’s Word. The Bereans inspire us today to approach spiritual teachings with both openness and a commitment to biblical truth.