covenant Archives - Bible Advocate Advocating the Bible, representing the Church, and glorifying the God of grace and truth Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:08:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://baonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/05/cropped-file-32x32.jpg covenant Archives - Bible Advocate 32 32 Has the church replaced Israel in the promises of God?   https://baonline.org/has-the-church-replaced-israel-in-the-promises-of-god/ Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:46:23 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=27813

Men praying at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, wearing traditional black clothing and hats.

Has the church replaced Israel in the promises of God?   This important question requires more space than we usually dedicate to a Q&A, so we’re taking two pages to address it. The question probes an obvious difference between the Bible’s testaments: the Old is mostly about God’s people, the children of Israel, while Jesus Christ […]

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]]> Seven Love Letters https://baonline.org/seven-love-letters/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:00:15 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=27454

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Have you ever received a love letter — one that was honest? Probably not. Love letters usually express deep affection and extol the virtues of another. Jesus sent seven such letters to churches mentioned in Revelation. In them He made numerous observations, revealing honesty about His people’s spiritual condition and readiness for His return. Jesus’ […]

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]]> God’s Enduring Faithfulness https://baonline.org/gods-enduring-faithfulness/ Fri, 07 May 2021 15:42:03 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=27153

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by Tanner Scott   God has many attributes, and all of these perfections are important. I say perfections because God is the perfect embodiment of His attributes, including His faithfulness. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (NKJV). Faith is necessary for Christians if […]

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]]> Does the Bible command anyone to have a wedding? https://baonline.org/does-the-bible-command-anyone-to-have-a-wedding/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:54:53 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=27107

Groom's black shoes on grass next to bride's lace wedding dress hem, symbolizing marriage and new beginnings.

Does the Bible command anyone to have a wedding or tell us what to do at such an event? It is true that the Bible contains no specific command requiring persons to participate in a public ceremony like a wedding in order to become husband and wife. It is also true that the Bible contains narratives […]

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]]> A God- Shaped Goal https://baonline.org/a-god-shaped-goal/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 06:00:52 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25687

Person standing on a rock with arms outstretched, overlooking a scenic sunset with dramatic clouds.At twenty-five years old, Phil Vischer had a simple goal. He wanted to blend the love of his faith with his love of filmmaking. Each profitable VeggieTales video meant he could afford to delight children with a new Bible-inspired story. Then his goal got bigger. Captivated by the concept of adopting a goal so big, […]

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]]> Creation Waits https://baonline.org/creation-waits/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:58:38 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25308

Surreal sunset sky mirrored on a calm lake with a small boat, creating a stunning natural reflection.It wasn’t your intention to send some of your garbage on a tropical vacation. Nevertheless, there it lies, basking in the sun as it floats near Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. In an odd twist, some of its toxic chemicals may wind up back in your home and on your plate, courtesy of the fish […]

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]]> Three Ways We Get Vocation Wrong https://baonline.org/three-ways-we-get-vocation-wrong/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 11:00:19 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24544

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A huge chunk of your life revolves around your work. It isn’t just clocking in, clocking out, and everything between. You plan your entire day around your work. It determines when you wake up, when you go to sleep, when you eat, and when you play. When it comes to being a Christian who works, […]

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]]> Living Sacrifices: A Ritual of Worship https://baonline.org/living-sacrifices/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:58:02 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=5140

Close-up of a cute white lamb with fluffy wool and big ears, standing against a green background.Understanding the symbolism of an Old Testament ritual of worship.

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]]> Standing for Moral Marriage https://baonline.org/standing-for-moral-marriage/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:43:53 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4753 Is there any difference between love, desire, and lust? If we’re listening to today’s conversations, not much! Tolerance and equality, it seems, can also be tainted to mean accepting what isn’t moral or good. Allow me to explain. A friend — we’ll call him George — dearly loved three young women. This reciprocal relationship quickly […]

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]]> The Covenant of Vocation https://baonline.org/the-covenant-of-vocation/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 23:58:45 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4539

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“What is your calling?” If we were visiting over tea, what would your gut response be? Would you think for a while before answering, or would the words drip freely from your mouth? Embedded within humanity is this deep-felt desire to not only know that our lives have meaning but also experience the peace of […]

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