Beste Faith Village Church Of Christ podcaster (2024)

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Murder Rate on the Rise: What's the Solution? (TARIF 144) 10:58

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South Africa's murder rate is a staggering crisis. Every day, countless lives are lost, leaving communities shattered and families grieving. But what if the solution to this epidemic isn't just about stricter gun control or harsher penalties? What if the answer lies deeper, in the very fabric of our society and our understanding of human life? This…

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MM 101: The Doctrines of Grace in Missions - Limited Atonement 27:48

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The third edition of the Doctrines of Grace and how they affect missions.

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Jesus Is Lord

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Jesus is referred to as “Lord” in Scripture 750 times. It is His most frequent title and His most subversive. In the Roman empire, Christians resisted Caesar’s perverse “family values” and instead lived by countercultural ethics and morals, recognizing Jesus “is the head of all rule and authority.” Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch…

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“Behold, I Went to Hunt Beasts in the Forest”: An Addendum on Enos, Esau, and the Symbolic Geography of Seir

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Abstract: Enos’s use of the onomastic wordplay in the Jacob and Esau cycle enables him to meaningfully allude to the symbolic geography of those stories and incorporate it into his New World setting (e.g., allusions to the river Jabbok and Peniel/Penuel, the site of Jacob’s “wrestle” with the divine “man”). A third instance of this […] The post “Be…

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Die Prophezeiung Henochs: Some Observations on Section 36 in the German Edition of the Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants

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Abstract: Multiple translations of the Doctrine and Covenants into German have been produced over the past century and a half. This essay looks at a more recent example of these translations as found in the Buch der Lehre und Bündnisse published electronically by the Community of Christ. Focusing on Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants […] Th…

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The Breakdown of the Family in Africa: A Christian Perspective on Migration, Marriage, and Parenting (TARIF 143) 8:53

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Why are families breaking down across Africa? In this episode of TARIF, we explore the impact of migration for work on marriages and parenting. We'll discuss the moral and spiritual consequences of this crisis, and how the Bible guides our understanding of family and responsibility. Can economic survival and obedience to God co-exist? Join us as we…

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Melissa Florer-Bixler - How to Have an Enemy 50:06

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Send us a text How do we navigate the challenging concept of enmity within the Christian faith while remaining committed to justice and peace? Join us for a profound conversation with Melissa Florer-Bixler, pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, as she unpacks these complexities through her experiences and insights from her book, "How to Have an Enemy…

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The Africanisation of Theology: Rightly Handling the Word within the African Context (TARIF 142) 7:41

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The push to "Africanize" theology by blending African culture with Christian doctrine raises concerns. While contextualization is important, reinterpreting Scripture through a cultural lens can lead to faulty doctrine. The Bible's message is timeless and universal, applicable to all cultures. Faithful interpretation and appropriate application with…

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MM 100: Doctrines of Grace in Missions - Unconditional Election 32:40

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The second edition of the Doctrines of Grace and how they affect missions.

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Protection and Provision

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All authority belongs to God. All government authorities are mere stewards of His authority. So we as children of God and temporary citizens of earth seek to obey the law, do good in our cities, and push against the darkness of our day. Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/protection-and-provision/…

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Birth and Rebirth: The Fish in Mesoamerican Art and Its Implication on Stela 5, Izapa, Chiapas, Mexico

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Abstract: A revealing analysis of fish iconography in Mesoamerica, in relation to the ancestral couple on Stela 5, Izapa, Chiapas, Mexico, holds an unforeseen element that may reveal a key to the Tree of Life referred to in the Book of Mormon. This key is supported by Mesoamerican, Hebrew, and Egyptian traditions. There have been […] The post Birth…

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Africa’s Love Affair with Tyranny (TARIF 141) 10:20

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"As Abraham Kuyper once said, “In any successful attack on freedom, the State can only be an accomplice. The chief culprit is the citizen who forgets his duty, wastes away his strength in the sleep of sin and sensual pleasure, and so loses the power of his own initiative.”"

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On Parenting: Are You Bribing Your Way Through? (TARIF 140) 7:21

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Tired of bribing your kids into behaving? This article explores the pitfalls of reward-based parenting and how it creates entitled, manipulative, and abusive children. It's a wake-up call for parents who want to raise respectful, responsible, and God-fearing kids. Ditch the bribes and embrace biblical discipline – it's the key to raising children w…

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MM 99: Doctrines of Grace in Missions - Total Depravity 29:07

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The first edition of the Doctrines of grace and how they affect missions.

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The Lamb and the Beasts

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We don’t have to make sense of or master every topic. If we can master this one truth, we can make a difference in this world—that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the hope for the whole world. Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/the-lamb-and-the-beasts/Av The Village Church

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The Seed of the Serpent and the Seed of the Woman in the Standard Works

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Abstract: The curse of the serpent in Genesis 3:15 is presented as an archetype for the battle between good and evil. An ancient Hebrew literary form that ties together multiple stories through a common set of images, situations, repeated words, and phrases, is termed a leitmotif. A biblical leitmotif based on the curse of the […] The post The Seed…

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Capitalism and Christ-like Competition (TARIF 139) 7:26

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"Think about how competition works to make better products. Take headphones, for example. Companies compete against each other to please their customers, making their products better, sleeker, faster, and cheaper. Corded headphones led to Bluetooth, then noise cancelling and on and on. Cars, hammers, shoes, mattresses, and thousands of other produc…

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Do African Churches Send Missionaries? (TARIF 138) 7:15

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"Obedience to the Great Commission is one of the hardest commands of Christ because it demands a united, group commitment of money, prayer, and men. But Jonathan Edwards said in The Religious Affections that true faith and true love are best seen by a lifestyle of obedience. When we see decade after decade pass, with very little concern about the e…

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MM 98: A Prophet Has No Honour In His Home? 42:14

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Pastor Ryan Wade discusses what it is like for him to return to his hometown and start a church there.

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Empire

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The building of an empire is the search for a “God-less Eden.” It leads us to worship selfishness, wealth, violence, and oppression. Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/empire/Av The Village Church

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It Helps to Have a Village

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Abstract: In preparing the next generation, it really is helpful when parents don’t stand alone and they have the help of others outside the family. This is one of the reasons why the seemingly growing gulf between gospel values and the values of the societies around us is such a cause for concern: “The truths […] The post It Helps to Have a Villag…

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Dr. Ellen Davis - Psalms, Sacred Places, and Hope in Faith Communities 51:40

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Send us a text Discover the transformative power of the Psalms with our special guest, Dr. Ellen Davis from Duke University Divinity School. Through her profound insights, Dr. Davis illuminates how Psalm 145, an "alphabet of adoration," serves as a timeless bridge connecting spirituality and community across generations. As she opens up about perso…

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The African Supreme Being: How Syncretism Sullies Christianity (TARIF 137) 7:35

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This article explores the impact of African Traditional Religion (ATR) on Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses how ATR's belief in a distant Supreme Being and reliance on human mediums has led to syncretism, where Christians blend these beliefs with their faith.

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Calvinism: The Cure for Racism, Not the Cause (TARIF 136) 12:17

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"Believing in human depravity and inability shatters our hopes of producing an earthly utopia by political means. Accepting this biblical doctrine of sin fuels us with zeal for evangelism, knowing the gospel alone can transform human hearts and societies. If we saw how united we are as humans in our depravity, the sins of other people and cultures …

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Thrones & Thorns

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There is no other leader in history who has leveraged all power, privilege, and position for the good of humanity like Jesus. But how do we rest in Him when He isn’t on the ballot? Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/thrones-thorns/Av The Village Church

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The Pathophysiology of the Death of Jesus the Christ

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Abstract: Centuries-long speculation continues regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of the Savior. Over the past century, the Savior’s tribulations between the Last Supper and his death on the cross have been scrupulously examined from a medical viewpoint. In this article I review many of these studies and, using current medical acumen…

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Chelsey Brunt - Coaching Soccer 52:39

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Send us a text Chelsey Brunt is the Director of Women's Soccer at Cumbre Alta, a soccer club in Quito, Ecuador and a ministry of IncaLink Ecuador. Chelsey played competitive soccer from a young age through college and eventually found her calling as a coach and a mentor. Cumbre Alta seeks not only to develop excellence on the pitch, but to provide …

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When Are Two People Really Married? (TARIF 135) 10:23

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Maintaining, therefore, an exceptionally high view of marriage, and an appropriately high view of human government, here are the Biblical requirements for getting married. May all those pursuing marriage consider these very carefully. Correct Persons, covenant promises, clear publicity, and celebration party. Listen to learn more.…

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What Should We Think About HIV/AIDS? (134) 6:45

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AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and is a disease that destroys the body’s immune system, greatly lowering its resistance to infection. This disease is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, also known as HIV, which is transferred in blood and sexual fluids. While there are treatments to slow the damage of AIDS, currently th…

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Jesus Our Victory

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The world is being held hostage by evil forces to such a degree, that it can only be freed by a radical in-breaking of God. In our day of trouble, it will not be baby Jesus who comes to rescue us, but “Christus Victor”—Jesus, the warrior. Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/jesus-our-victory/…

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Accessing Nephi’s Bountiful: A New Proposal for Reaching Irreantum

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Abstract: Many Latter-day Saint scholars recognize that an excellent candidate for Nephi’s Bountiful is found at the inlet Khor Kharfot in southern Oman at the end of the lengthy Wadi Sayq. Many researchers have reasonably assumed that Lehi’s eastward travel from Nahom must have led to Wadi Sayq, which then leads directly to Khor Kharfot. […] The p…

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More Evidence for Alma as a Semitic Name

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Abstract: Beginning with Hugh Nibley, several Latter-day Saint scholars have highlighted a deed found among the Bar Kokhba documents as evidence of the name Alma as a Jewish male name in antiquity. Here we highlight a second attestation of the same name used for a Jewish male from a slightly earlier period, as well as […] The post More Evidence for…

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Acts 2:1-13 (Part 2) 16:15

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Send us a text We jump back into the story of Pentecost, talk about the significance of language, the beauty of the plurality of language in witnessing God, the images of the Spirit, and dig a little deeper into the meaning of the Pentecost theophany.Av Chris Nafis

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Xenophobia and the Christian (TARIF 133) 7:27

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"The church's role is not to police immigration, nor to adopt immigration as a political position. It may provide counsel to believers struggling with this, or assist believers to obey the law (financially or otherwise). "

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The Pitfalls of Paternalism: Why Foreign Funds Kill African Churches (TARIF 132) 9:33

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"I am not promoting a new strategy. Many of the great missionaries of the past feared the results that came from paternalism. Western churches would raise funds to send out cross-cultural evangelists, but they rarely used this money to assist in local works and ministerial projects."

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Jesus Our Ransom

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Without deep relationships and a devotion to reach those far from God, our unique gifts, wirings, and placements terminate on ourselves and we become as stagnant and lifeless as the Dead Sea. There is a way that feels right but leads to bondage and decay. God’s way is a promise of life and freedom. Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch…

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A Model for Looking Deeply and Deeply Looking

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Review of Peter J. Williams, The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal About the Greatest Teacher (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2023). 113 pages, $14.59 (paperback). Abstract: Peter Williams, an independent biblical scholar, has written an analysis of the parable of the prodigal son in a fascinating attempt to demonstrate two truths. The fi…

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The Redeeming Value of Rugby – How Strenuous Sport Helps Boys Become Men (TARIF 131) 6:32

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The Springboks have inspired our nation because they have marched onto the rugby field to represent South Africa against the rest of the world. They have shown that South African men can work as a team to defeat adversity. They have been courageous, strong, skilful, and manly, and our young men would do well to imitate their example in these areas.…

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The Pandemic that Is Still With Us (TARIF 130) 6:30

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"If at all we are to overcome the pandemic that has gripped the African continent, our churches must be planting churches at a faster rate. There is far too much caution from churches associated with money and resources that hinder Gospel advancement, especially in the remotest parts of our countries."…

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Jesus Our Substitute

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It is easy for us in the West to think we have no idols while disregarding the worship we give to comfort, approval, control, and power. The gospel stands as the ever-present reminder that we serve a living God and only He deserves our worship. Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/jesus-our-substitute/…

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Aftermath of the Martyrdom: Aspirants to the Mantle of the Prophet Joseph Smith

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Abstract: In the weeks, months, and years following the murders of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, several aspirants stepped forward to claim the mantle of the prophet. Who were these individuals with claims to the leadership of the church? What were their motives? How were these men able to inspire large numbers […] The post After…

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Acts 2:1-13 Part 1 21:26

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Send us a text Flaming tongues, the tower of Babel, the internet and A.I... today we return to the book of Acts and look at the connection between the Pentecost narrative and emerging technology and human accomplishment. Join us to contemplate these issues as we prepare ourselves to receive the Holy Spirit.…

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How should the Church in Lesotho respond to the problem of Suicide? (TARIF 129) 9:40

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Trust God’s Authority over Life and Death (Deuteronomy 32:39, Job 1:21): Suicidal thoughts might stem from the desire to take control over life and death. Biblically, understanding that life is God's domain helps reframe the conversation around trusting God with our lives, even when it feels like we’ve lost control. This leads to a practical emphas…

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Marriage Procrastination: Eight Excuses for Staying Single (TARIF 128) 11:48

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Is singleness a gift from God or a self-imposed curse? Tim Cantrell explores eight common excuses for delaying marriage and challenges the notion that it's better to be single. How should Christians navigate the issue of singleness? All this and more in today’s edition of TARIF.

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The Multitude before the Throne

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The unique, God-given picture of the future is one of every tribe, tongue, and nation worshiping face-to-face with Jesus. It will be a great gathering of the saints—a people purified, perfect, without division, and without shame. Watch the video here: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/the-multitude-before-the-throne/…

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The Man with No Name: The Story of the Brother of Jared as an Anti-Babel Polemic

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Abstract: Within the text of the Book of Mormon, the name of Jared’s brother is never revealed. Various reasons have been offered for the lack of a name, but nothing conclusive has been offered. Taking a cue from the polemical nature of Old Testament theology, this paper argues that the opening of the book of […] The post The Man with No Name: The …

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Bishop Cornelius Bowser - West Coast Crip turned Pastor and Peacemaker 1:14:13

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Send us a text Bishop Cornelius Bowser was a drug dealer and gang member in one of San Diego's most notorious gangs, but since giving his life to Christ, he has committed his efforts to combating gun violence, intervening in gang conflicts, and creating avenues out of gang life for young men and women who are caught up in the lifestyle. Working wit…

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Dissecting Democracy: Is the ‘Right’ to Choose Right? (TARIF 127) 9:41

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Someone once said that “Democracy is a slow process of stumbling to the right decision instead of going straight forward to the wrong one.” While this may sound witty, is it right? Which system of government is best and how do we make it all work? All this and more in today’s edition of TARIF.

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What Bill Gates, Spurgeon and Muslims Teach Us About Bible Memory (TARIF 126) 8:36

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"I’ve heard that billionaire Bill Gates memorised the Sermon on the Mount in his youth. His pastor offered him a trip up to the Space Needle in Seattle if he could memorise the 2000-word text. He quoted it without error. But today he’s an agnostic. All that flexing did him no good, just like the Jews that studied the Bible without ever finding Jesu…

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Restoring Melchizedek Priesthood

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Abstract: Church historical sources make four differing claims as to when, how, and by whom Melchizedek priesthood was restored. These seemingly conflicting sources have led to many theories about what happened, including the idea that Joseph Smith changed his narrative and rewrote history as his ideas of priesthood evolved. A closer look at the so…

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