Things You Should Know About the Bible

Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…

The Bible came after the literature it comprises.

In other words, the material that became biblical wasn’t written in order to be part of a Bible.  … Read More

August 27, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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Proverbs: God’s Answers for Today’s Problems

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5
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August 21, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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Things You Should Know About the Bible

Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…

Not everyone who believes in it has the same Bible.

There are actually different bibles, though they all started with Jews (but before Judaism).  The Christian … Read More

August 20, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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Proverbs: God’s Answers for Today’s Problems

A nation without God’s guidance is a nation without order.  Happy are those who keep God’s law!

Proverbs 29:18
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August 15, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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Don’t forget… “I Know Nothing Class” on August 18

If you “know nothing” about the church calendar, seasons, colors, etc and would like to learn things in a comfortable setting, join Patti Nanney on August 19.

The class will be in the conference room … Read More

August 15, 2013 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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Things You Should Know About the Bible

Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…

Every Bible is actually a collection of books.

The word means something like “little library.”  Many of the Bible’s books developed over a long period of … Read More

August 13, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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Bible Trivia

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  • The system of chapters was introduced in A.D. 1238 by Cardinal Hugo de S. Caro.
  • The verse notations were added in 1551 by Robertus Stephanus, after
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August 6, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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The Word of God

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The Bible is important because it is the Word of God.

Yes, various human authors wrote it–but behind them was another Author: the Spirit of God.  … Read More

August 6, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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10 Top Passages in the Bible

Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…

Given sufficient time to study just ten passages from the Bible, these are the passages I would select.  (The list is in chronological order.)

  1. The Creation
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July 30, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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What is the Bible?

Excerpts from things taught in “I Know Nothing” class…

The Bible is a collection of books, written by dozens of authors over many hundreds of years.  Some are very brief–less than a page–while others are … Read More

July 30, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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HBU “Summer in the City” Lecture Series

You might be interested in a  free lecture series that Houston Baptist University will be running in August.  For more information, feel free to contact Dr. J. Matthew Boyleston, Dean of the School of Fine … Read More

July 16, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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I Know Nothing

There has been a request to have a time where people that “know nothing” about the Bible, church, etc. can learn things in a comfortable setting.

Therefore, Patti Nanney will be leading 2 sessions — … Read More

June 27, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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Upcoming Speeches with Dr. Louis Markos

Many of us enjoyed the C.S. Lewis classes Dr. Louis Markos held in January and September 2012, so I’m sharing with you some dates for some of his upcoming events.

First, Dr. Markos is currently … Read More

January 29, 2013 in Faith Learns by

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Lunch & Learn – God’s Answers for Today’s Problems

Lunch and Learn meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (September to May) for lunch and Bible study.  The current study features the book, God’s Answers for Today’s Problems: Proverbs by Kay Arthur and Pete … Read More

August 31, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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The Myth of the Phoenix

The phoenix has long been presented as a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal.

The phoenix was a fabulous mythical Arabian bird mentioned in Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. The phoenix, or firebird, was said … Read More

May 8, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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What is a Paschal candle?

Paschal season is another name for Eastertide, the 50-day period between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday.  The blessing of the Paschal, or Easter candle, is an ancient tradition that is observed in Roman Catholic, Anglican,
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May 2, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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Why is white the color for Eastertide?

Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season.  The liturgical color of Eastertide is white.

White symbolizes purity, holiness, and virtue, as well as respect and reverence.  White … Read More

April 26, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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How is a peacock a symbol of Eastertide?

What little we know of the images used by early Christians is what we can deduce from the use of images in the catacombs as decorations on their tombs.  Many of the early images were … Read More

April 23, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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How is a butterfly a symbol for Easter?

Long before the time of Christ, Egyptians saw a similarity between the cloth wrappings of their mummies and the butterfly’s cocoon.  For these early people and the Greeks, who placed golden butterflies in their tombs, … Read More

April 5, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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What do palm branches have to do with Lent?

In biblical times, palms were a sign of hope. When a tired and thirsty traveler was in the desert and saw a palm tree, he was delighted because he knew he was near an oasis … Read More

March 29, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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What does crown of thorns have to do with Lent?

The “crown of thorns” signifies the pain, suffering, abuse, and the cruel manner in which Jesus was treated by soldiers, as well as the disbelief of many who did not accept him as God’s son.… Read More

March 21, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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What does purple have to do with Lent?

Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season.  This helps us remember what part of the Christian year we are celebrating.  The color purple is associated with Lent … Read More

March 15, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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Why are pretzels a Lenten food?

Some people may not realize that the pretzel is a Lenten food. According to a variety of different sources, pretzels were viewed as Lenten treats for several reasons.

As we have stated previously, Lent is … Read More

March 10, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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What do ashes have to do with Lent?

When does Lent begin?

Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday, is the real beginning of Lent.  We usually begin Ash Wednesday with a service where we recognize our mortality, repent of our sins, and … Read More

February 24, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by

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Children’s Study in Extravagant Generosity

Please bring your children (age 3-7) to join us in a study about Extravagant Generosity that will take place at the same time as the adult class on Wednesdays from October 26 through November 16th 
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October 18, 2011 in Faith Learns by

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