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My wife and I recently attended a wedding on the bank of a lake overshadowed by steep mountain slopes. The sky, water, and trees provided a gorgeous backdrop. God’s handiwork was the primary decoration, and He did a fabulous job! As we waited to sign the guest book, we were directed to another line where […]

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]]> The Gospel of Jesus Christ https://baonline.org/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:01:29 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=28582
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“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). A right understanding of the gospel makes all the difference in how we live out our salvation experience. So what is the nature and core content of the gospel? The goal of this article is to show […]

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]]> Offended? https://baonline.org/offended/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=28122

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“Which do you want first: the good news or the bad news?” You’ve probably heard that question. It is curious how the news often comes in this pair, especially as it is heard in the gospel. There is a paradox in the biblical presentation of the gospel — a dichotomy, or at least a dynamic […]

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]]> The Fullness https://baonline.org/the-fullness/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 07:00:26 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26525

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Most of us have a favorite verse of Scripture and, if asked, could tell why we like that text a lot. Could we also explain how the verses just before and after our favorite impact and help unpack its full meaning? Without revealing its location yet, I’ll tell you my favorite verse for today and […]

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]]> The Great Exchange https://baonline.org/the-great-exchange/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:00:33 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26460

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The War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States ended when the nations made peace in Ghent, Belgium, on December 24, 1814. However, news traveled slowly across oceans in those days, and the bloodiest engagement of the war — the Battle of New Orleans — took place January 8, 1815. Although the war […]

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]]> Ringleaders https://baonline.org/ringleaders/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:47:57 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26307

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Five-time cancer survivor, radio personality, and popular podcast host Erin Weidemann was discussing birthday gifts for her then five-year-old niece when she realized her niece knew every Disney princess, but not a single woman from the Bible. This epiphany became the catalyst for what has become the bestselling series for young girls, The Adventures of […]

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]]> Like the Master https://baonline.org/like-the-master/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:58:50 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24251

Sunset over a serene beach with boats and people silhouetted against the vibrant orange sky.A mother teaches her toddler to share her toys with her brother, who is one year younger. A father instructs his seven-year-old son about trust and mistrust before he goes to school. Teaching and sharing are a natural part of our daily lives. They should also be a natural part of our daily witness. For […]

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]]> Signs of the Kingdom https://baonline.org/signs-of-the-kingdom/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:58:20 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24181

Ancient desert town with mud-brick buildings, lush greenery, and mountain backdrop under a clear sky.The Bible Advocate has evolved over more than one hundred fifty years with several changes in name, ranging from Hope of Israel to today’s title. One thing that has not changed is the belief that Jesus Christ will return again and establish His kingdom on this earth. This message is important because it provides hope […]

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]]> How Isaiah Delivered the News https://baonline.org/how-isaiah-delivered-the-news/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:58:07 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=5305

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When Jerusalem lay under the shadow of the brutal Assyrian Empire, which had already conquered the northern tribes of Israel, the prophet Isaiah was given the difficult task of taking bad news, as well as good news, to the people of Judah. The book of Isaiah not only records those messages but also shows us […]

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