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| Americans Identify Holy Books |  Printer view
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| Topics: | Authority, Authority of Scripture, Belief, Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, Buddhism, Culture, Entertainment, Inerrancy, Inspiration of Scripture, Islam, Knowledge and knowing, Mormonism, New Testament, Old Testament, Religion, Scripture, Secularism, Truth, Unbelief, Word of God, Worldview |
| Filters: | Statistics |
| References: | Deuteronomy 5:6-21 , Joshua 1:8-9, Psalm 12:6, Psalm 18:30, Psalm 119:18, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Isaiah 55:10-11, Jeremiah 30:2, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 1:20-21 |
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A 2008 survey by The Barna Group asked 1,008 U.S. adults to list the books they considered holy. The only book to be listed by above 5 percent was the Bible (84 percent). The Koran was listed by 4 percent; the Book of Mormon, 3 percent; the Torah, 2 percent. Other books which were listed by less than 1 percent of those surveyed included the Bhagavad, the Talmud, and the Teachings of Buddha.
A few ... Brian Lowery, managing editor, PreachingToday.com; source: The Barna Update, "Americans Identify What They Consider 'Holy' Books," (7-7-08) |
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| Burgers or the Bible? | Printer view
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| Topics: | Authority, Bible, Consumerism, Culture, Ignorance, Knowledge and knowing, Scripture, Secularism, Ten Commandments, Unbelief, Word of God |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Statistics |
| References: | Exodus 20:3-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21, Joshua 1:8-9, Luke 21:33, 1 Peter 2:2 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| N. T. Wright on Discipleship | Printer view
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| Topics: | Challenges, Commitment, Dedication, Determination, Devotion, Discipleship, Growth, Idolatry, Illumination, Insight, Mysteries, Perseverance, Questions, Teachability, Uncertainties, Understanding |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Quotes |
| References: | Exodus 20:3, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 6:1, 1 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 John 5:21 |
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| Eight Steps to Finding God | Printer view
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| Topics: | Accepting Christ, Conversion, Direction, Fellowship with God, Growth, Guidance, Hearing God's voice, Help, divine, Knowing God, Maturation, Salvation, need for, Seeking God, Spiritual direction, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Spiritual perception |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice , International |
| References: | Deuteronomy 4:29, Isaiah 55:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Luke 9:23, Acts 17:27, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:2 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| "Yentl": Thirsting for Sacred Wisdom | Printer view
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| Topics: | Bible, Curiosity, Desires, spiritual, Hunger, spiritual, Knowledge, Learning, Questions, Scripture, Thirst, spiritual, Women |
| Filters: | History, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories, Women |
| References: | Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 5:6, John 4:6-29, John 6:35, 1 Peter 2:2-3 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| "Peter Pan": All Fun with No Commitments | Printer view
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| Topics: | Commitment, Discipleship, Family, Fatherhood, Growth, Immaturity, Love, Maturity, Parenting, Relationships, Responsibility, Spiritual formation, Transformation |
| Filters: | Marriage & Sex, Men, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | 1 Corinthians 13:11-13, Ephesians 4:13-15, 1 Peter 2:2, 1 John 3:1 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Henrietta Mears' Ministry Perspective | Printer view
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| Topics: | Church, Growth of, Church, mission of, Circumstances and faith, Encouragement, Faith, Goals, Great Commission, Growth, Humility, Leadership, Ministry, Pastors, Perspective, Single-mindedness, Small things, Steadfastness, Success, Zeal |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Quotes |
| References: | Psalm 92:12, Isaiah 54:2, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 16:18, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:19, 2 Corinthians 9:10, 1 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 3:18 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Cop Catches Most-Wanted Criminal | Printer view
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| Topics: | Devotional life, Disciple, Discipleship, Discipline, Routine, Self-discipline, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual formation, Study, Work |
| Filters: | Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 119:9-16, Matthew 25:21, Luke 9:23, Ephesians 6:14-18, 1 Timothy 4:7, 1 Peter 2:2 |
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| Overcoming Cynicism About the Church | Printer view
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| Topics: | Arrogance, Church, Community, Cynicism, Faith, Growth, spiritual, Hunger, spiritual, Pride, Religion, Skepticism |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Stories |
| References: | Jeremiah 17:7-8, 1 Corinthians 8:2-3, James 4:6-10, 1 Peter 2:2-3, 1 Peter 5:6 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Vintage Aircraft Crashes | Printer view
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| Topics: | Appearances, Bible, Devotional life, Scripture, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual Life, Word of God |
| Filters: | Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 4:4, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Peter 2:2 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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