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    <title>Bible Articles | Christian Study Topics</title>
    <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/index.php</link>
    <description>Christian Bible study articles and topics : Free online syndicated studies and resources about religion, salvation, Christianity, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. New article each week. The Gospel Way.</description>
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    <managingEditor>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</managingEditor>
    <webMaster>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</webMaster>
    <copyright>Copyright (c) 2005, David E. Pratte</copyright>
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      <title>Truth Matters: The Importance of Truth</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 19:51:56 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/bible/truth-importance.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, truth</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-open3.jpg">Our society increasingly belittles the importance of truth in spiritual and moral Issues. Some say there is no absolute truth or truth for you is whatever you believe it to be. How essential is truth regarding the existence of God and the truth of His word. Do we need the truth regarding salvation, morals, the church, worship, and doctrine? Is truth essential in government, business, the family, education, and science?
This material is also available as a video Bible study at
https://rumble.com/v2qtfvv-video-bible-study-importance-of-truth.html]]></description>
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      <title>Priests and Priesthood in the Gospel</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 May 2023 15:21:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/church/priesthood.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, priesthood</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/nailed-cross.jpg">Should churches have a special class of priests who offer worship, obtain salvation, and give official teaching on behalf of the people? Does the Levitical priesthood authorize special priests under the gospel? Who may serve as Melchizedek priests? What role and responsibilities does Jesus have as High Priest, and what priesthood do Christians have?

Also available as a video Bible study at https://rumble.com/v2lhl1w-video-bible-study-priests-and-priesthood.html 
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      <title>Why Do People Accept Evolution?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Apr 2023 14:13:46 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/creation/why-believe-evolution.php </link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/space.jpg">Do people believe evolution because they have been convinced by examining scientific evidence? Is evolution scientific but creation is unscientific? Is evolution promoted but creation suppressed? Do all scientists believe evolution? Are scientists always objective? Are people's views influenced by bias, preconceived ideas, and personal desires?

Free PowerPoint slides and charts to accompany this material are available at
https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php 
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      <title>The Christian’s Hope: Its Object, Source, and Blessings</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:50:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/hope.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, hope</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/hope.jpg">What is hope? Should we hope for enjoying life on earth, a millennium of Jesus' earthly reign, reincarnation, or eternal life in heaven? Should our hope be based on human ability, material possessions, and pleasures or on the promises of God? How do we obtain the hope offered in the gospel?

It is also available as a video Bible study at
https://rumble.com/v2f328y-video-bible-study-the-christians-hope.html]]></description>
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      <title>Should We Please God or People?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:22:03 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/pleasing-men.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, priorities</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/friends.jpg">When conflict exists between what God wants and what people want, what choice should we make? What about obeying government when civil rulers require us to disobey the Bible? Or what about family members or business employers or even church leaders or members who expect us to do what is sinful?

This material is also available as a free Video Bible study at
https://rumble.com/v2b5ugk-video-bible-study-pleasing-men-or-god.html 
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      <title>When People Act Like Caterpillars</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Feb 2023 12:34:02 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://rumble.com/v283b9c-video-bible-study-caterpillar-doctrines.html</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, denominations</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/caterpillar.jpg">Some caterpillars blindly follow one another in procession. Do religious people often do the same? Do denominations blindly follow church traditions and manmade doctrines? Do members blindly follow seminary-trained preachers? Do people assume "all these people can't be wrong"? Are you and I "Caterpillar Christians"?]]></description>
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      <title>Individual Responsibility in Salvation; Free Moral Agency</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:38:51 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/individual_responsibility.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion; salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/man-thinking.jpg">Is each individual personally responsible to choose to accept salvation? Are we free moral agents? What about inherited depravity and infant baptism? Are we righteous because we have godly family members or because we are members of a faithful local church? What about Identity Politics, Critical Race Theory, and the "Me To" movement?

Also available as a Free Video Bible study at
https://rumble.com/v27r4ay-video-bible-study-individual-moral-responsibility.html]]></description>
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      <title>Fellowship with Error: Encouragement, Support, Acceptance</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:46:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/fellowship-error.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, fellowship</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/handshake.jpg">Fellowship is sharing or being part of an activity. Is it possible to be guilty of a wrong act even if we do not actually commit the act? What about encouragement or tempting others to sin? Is it wrong to support, assist, or cooperate with those who do evil acts? What if we defend, protect, or justify those who sin? What does the Bible say?

This material may also be viewedt as a video Bible study at
https://rumble.com/v22gx8o-video-bible-study-fellowship-with-error.html]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus as Creator and Preserver of the Universe</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:16:28 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/god/jesus-creator.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/space.jpg">Only God could create the heavens and the earth, but the Bible says Jesus did it! What does this tell us about who Jesus is? What does His role as Creator tell about His power and wisdom? What authority does He possess? What is His relation to the Father and to us as creatures? Is He a created being or is He eternal?

This study is also available as a video Bible study here
https://rumble.com/v1xp8zw-video-bible-study-jesus-as-creator.html]]></description>
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      <title>Things that Guard Our Security</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:32:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/guard-security.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, apostasy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/soldier.jpg">Is it possible for a child of God to fall away and cease being faithful? If so, what has God provided to help us avoid falling? What guidance and instruction are offered by the Bible and other Christians? What about the power of prayer? How does God, by His love and grace, help us overcome temptation and avoid sin?

Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
#Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture]]></description>
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      <title>Was Noah's Flood Worldwide or Local?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 1 Oct 2022 16:59:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/bible/flood-worldwide.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, flood</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/noah-ark.jpg">The Bible describes the flood of Noah's day as a worldwide, historical event. Yet some believe it was only a local flood. What are the consequences of these views? Can the Bible teaching be harmonized with a local flood? Here is a summary of evidence.
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      <title>Lessons from the Views of Modern Parents</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:10:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/parent-survey.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, family</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/family-2.jpg">Parents of preteen children are raising the next generation of society. A survey of parents reveals much about faith in God, the Bible, family, marriage, and morality. Consider some lessons we can learn.
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      <title>What Is Eternal Life and How Can You Have It?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 5 Sep 2022 15:27:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/man/eternal-life.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, eternal life</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-study-2.jpg">The Bible says Jesus can offer us eternal life, but what is the nature of eternal life? What is the source of life and how can we obtain it? Can other religions or religious leaders provide eternal life? Must we meet conditions to receive it? Do you know Jesus and how to have eternal life?
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      <title>World’s Most Famous Atheist Became a Believer</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/atheist-believer.php </link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, atheism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/planets.jpg">The best-known unbeliever acknowledged that he was mistaken and had come to believe that God exists. Consider what this means about the evidence for God. How did other atheists and believers in evolution react? Are scientists all as objective and open-minded as they claim to be? Should people accept all beliefs that claim to be scientific? #religion #God #Bible #atheist #believer]]></description>
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      <title>Resurrection and the Founder of the Faith</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 7 Aug 2022 14:14:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/religiousgroups/resurrection-founder-of-faith.php </link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, leaders</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://biblestudylessons.com/quotations/resurrection-founder-of-faith.jpg">What religious leader should we follow? With what religion or denomination should we affiliate? What evidence is there to follow Jesus rather than any other teacher? How important is the resurrection? Where is the founder of your faith?
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      <title>Principles for Judging Righteous Judgment</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:55:21 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://rumble.com/v1dkrid-video-bible-study-criticizing-other-beliefs-part-2.html</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, judging</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-leaves.jpg"> Not all judging is wrong, but it can be done properly or improperly. Proper rebukes must be based on the truth of the Bible, not on human doctrines, personal #opinions, or outward appearances. We should not criticize others when we ourselves are guilty. We should not speak from improper motives such as envy, pride, anger, or desire for vengeance or personal gain. We should criticize only to help people please God and have eternal life.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte]]></description>
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      <title>Should We Criticize Religious Error?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:17:42 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://rumble.com/v195uie-video-bible-study-criticizing-other-beliefs.html</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, criticizing</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-rays.jpg">Some say we should not #judge or object to what other people teach or practice, but should be #tolerant, encourage #diversity, and #Political #Correctness. Did Jesus and His apostles #criticize others? What does the #Bible teach about #rebuking error? What do #love and a #Christlike spirit teach us? Should we "preach the #gospel but let others alone?" What is the reason people object to error being opposed? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; gospelway.com]]></description>
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      <title>Seeking the Lord and His Will for Your Life</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 14:59:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/seeking-the-lord.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-glasses3.jpg">Can people seek for God and find Him and His will for our lives? If so, who can seek? What about people in Africa and other places where the gospel is little known? What must we do to seek for God? What about the attitude of our hearts? Must we believe in God and study the Bible? How important is 

View as a video at
https://rumble.com/v14ymvu-video-bible-study-seeking-the-lord.html

#BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #Christianity #truth #Scripture]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus' Church: Often Imitated but Never Equaled</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:18:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/church/unique_church.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, church</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/pews-worship.jpg">Does Jesus want one #church today or many? Modern #denominations differ in many ways, all claiming to be #Christian and to honor Jesus. Yet the #gospel shows that Christ planned and built just one church. Should Christianity be characterized by religious #unity or by #division? Is one church as good as another? How many true churches are there?

Video study at
https://rumble.com/v12caw0-video-bible-study-the-unique-unequaled-church.html
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      <title>The Hope of Eternal Life Which God Promised - Titus lesson 1</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:19:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://rumble.com/v10ieiq-video-bible-study-titus-1.html</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, eternal life</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-examine.jpg">Paul was an #apostle to proclaim the #faith by which we become God's elect people. The #truth teaches #godliness which gives #hope of eternal life. God promised this and made it known through the #gospel message that inspired men #preached and wrote down in the #Scriptures so we can know it. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity]]></description>
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      <title>Let Your Light Shine…: A Christian’s Influence</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:17:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/teaching/influence.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, influence</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/lighthouse.jpg">Jesus taught His disciples to set an example of good works so people would give glory to the Father in heaven. Everyone has influence. Our influence is shown by our works, not just our words. Evil conduct leads people to dishonor God, but good works lead people to glorify God. Is your light shining for God's glory?]]></description>
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      <title>Video Bible Study - Zephaniah</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:23:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://rumble.com/vx10ft-video-bible-study-zephaniah-1.html</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, commentary</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-open3.jpg">God inspired Zephaniah to warn the rulers and people of Judah that #punishment was coming because of their #sins, especially #idolatry. Some had turned away from following God, but others claimed to follow God yet still participated in false #worship. God would punish the rulers and the pagan priests who led the people into error, but He would also punish the people themselves.

Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; gospelway.com
#Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture]]></description>
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      <title>You Can Be Victorious Through Jesus</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; http://gospelway.com</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, victory</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/crown.jpg">We are involved in a great spiritual #battle with the forces of #evil. Jesus won this battle, and we can #conquer through Him. He was #victorious over #sin, #temptation, evil, and even #death. We can win these same #victories through the #weapons He supplies. Don't you want to be on His side and win the victory?
#Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture]]></description>
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      <title>New Commentary on the Book of Isaiah </title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2022 16:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/sales/books</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Isaiah</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/ecclesiastes-commentary.jpg">We have published a new commentary on the book of Isaiah. We can make it available at a significant savings compared to similar commentaries.
6" x 9", 475 pages, List Price: $14.95
We now have published commentaries on the following books of the Bible:
Old Testament: Genesis; Joshua and Ruth; Judges; 1 Samuel; 2 Samuel; 1 Kings; 2 Kings; Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther; Job; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Isaiah; Daniel; Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah.
New Testament: Matthew (2 vols.); Mark; Luke (2 vols); John; Acts; Romans; Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians and Colossians; 1 and 2 Thessalonians; 1 and 2 Timothy; Hebrews; James and Jude; 1 and 2 Peter, 1,2,3 John]]></description>
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      <title>What Is Proper (Scriptural) Baptism?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:49:08 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/baptism-proper.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, baptism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/baptism-man.jpg">Who should be baptized: how, why, and when? Should babies be baptized? Is baptism sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? What is the proper purpose of baptism? What conditions must one meet before being baptized? Is baptism necessary to receive forgiveness of sin? What commitment should one make for life after baptism?
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      <title>Anger and Controlling Your Temper</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:16:17 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/anger.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, anger</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/angry-upset-man.jpg">"Be Angry and Sin Not." Anger and loss of temper are problems that all people face at times. With some the problems are habitual. Is it always sinful to be angry? What does the Bible say about anger, wrath, blowing up, and clamming up? Should we vent our feelings to "get it out of our system"? Can we control our tempers? What guidance does God's word give in overcoming the temptations of anger? Free online Bible article by David E. Pratte.
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      <title>Why We Need Salvation and Forgiveness of Sins</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:29:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/need_forgiveness.phphttps://gospelway.com</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-thorns.jpg">What are the consequences of sin and why do people need forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ? Can the gospel overcome guilt, fear, alienation, and eternal punishment? Does it offer salvation, joy, hope, and eternal life?
Free Bible study article by David E. Pratte at https://gospelway.com

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      <title>Lessons about Temptation from a Moose</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Jan 2022 18:38:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/temptation-moose.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, temptation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/moose.jpg">An illustration of Bible warnings about temptation: People who want to avoid sin must learn to avoid situations, places, and people that lead to evil conduct.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; http://gospelway.com
#Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture]]></description>
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      <title>Finding Fault with God vs. Trusting in God</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:20:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/god/finding-fault.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, God</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/praying_hands.jpg">Sometimes people allow questions about why God acts as He does to hinder them from believing in Him or serving Him. Sometimes people allow questions about why God acts as He does to hinder them from believing in Him or serving Him. Must we answer every such question in order to serve God, or is the solution found in evidence for faith and trusting God to always know and do what is good?]]></description>
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      <title>2000-Year-Old Seeds and the Bible</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:40:34 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/seeds-bible.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/seed.jpg">Some people believe the Bible is not relevant today because it was written 2000 years ago. Others think we need to trace a history of religious organizations through the centuries to find the right church. What can seeds teach us about the power of Scripture?]]></description>
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      <title>Glory and Honor Belong to the Lord Our God!</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:43:51 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/glorify-god.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, God</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/prayer-young-woman.jpg">Why should you serve #God? Why does God deserve #glory and #honor? Should we honor God for His #majesty, #character, and #works? Do we honor God in our #worship, #obedience, and ﻿#service﻿?

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      <title>Jesus Voluntarily Chose to Die</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/death-voluntary.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, crucifixion</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/crown-thorns.jpg">Jesus died voluntarily by His own choice.Some people may think Jesus was crucified against His will, but consider the evidence that Jesus died voluntarily so He could save us.]]></description>
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      <title>Things that Are More Valuable than Material Possessions</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:29:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/evaluate-possessions.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, priorities</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/money-1.jpg">The most valuable things in life are not things. We need to evaluate our priorities and put material possessions in their proper perspective. 

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      <title>Why We Need Salvation and Forgiveness of Sins</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Nov 2021 16:03:32 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/need_forgiveness.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, forgiveness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/crown-thorns-nails.jpg">What are the consequences of sin and why do people need forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ? Can the gospel overcome guilt, fear, alienation, and eternal punishment? Does it offer salvation, joy, hope, and eternal life?]]></description>
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      <title>Do Demons Have More Faith than People?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 11:03:21 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/demons-faith.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, demons</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/witch.jpg">Many people think demons are evil because they do not believe in God. But demons have more faith than many people do, including some who claim to believe in God. What do the devil and his servants believe?
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      <title>Why Is Bible History Important to You?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:58:33 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/bible/bible-history-importance.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, history</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/candle2.jpg">What claims do Bible writers make about the #accuracy of their #history ? Did they write #myths and #legends or historical events? Did they record #eyewitness #testimony ? How important is this history to our #evidence for God, Jesus, and the Bible? Is Bible history essential to our understanding of our purpose in life and salvation from sin?]]></description>
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      <title>Bible Teaching Is Important and Relevant to You</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:54:33 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/bible/bible-importance.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-leaves.jpg">Are you seeking spiritual guidance and direction in your life? Do you have serious questions about spiritual teaching and issues? This free study provides relevant Bible answers! Christianity and Christian doctrine offer the true answers to questions such as: Does God really exist? What is the purpose and meaning of life? What is the origin of the human race? Can we receive eternal life after death? How can we be forgiven of our sins and receive the favor and blessings of God?]]></description>
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      <title>The Lord Is a Witness Against You</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:47:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://rumble.com/vnkebn-video-bible-study-micah-01.html</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Micah</category>
      <description><![CDATA[God #testifies against His people for their sins, especially #idolatry . God is not a manmade idol who has no will and no power. He is the #Creator who has made us to serve Him. When people fail to obey His #rules , He has the the right to bring #consequences .
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      <title>Consensus Thinking - Does Majority Decide Right/Wrong in Religion? </title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:44:39 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/bible/consensus.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, majority</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/voting.jpg">Many people think right or wrong in #morals and #religion can be determined according to the #majority or #mainstream especially of #experts or #scholars. Did faithful servants of God in #Scripture decide God's will from following the majority or following God's #revelation? How do we know #truth today?]]></description>
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      <title>Rejoice in the Lord Always</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:42:03 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/rejoice.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, joy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/tomb-empty.jpg">The Christian's #joy is not based on physical circumstances or human relationships. We can #rejoice even as we #suffer in these physical ways. Our joy is based on #spiritual circumstances: #forgiveness of sins, our #fellowship with #God, and the #blessings of serving Him and the #hope of eternal life.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Convince Unbelievers</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:38:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/god/evidence-acts.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, evidences</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-leaves.jpg">How did the apostles and early Christians convince people to believe in ﻿#God﻿ , ﻿#Jesus﻿ , and the ﻿#Bible﻿ ? Some today rely on science, archaeology, logic, or history. These are helpful supporting ﻿#evidence﻿ . But examples from the book of Acts emphasize ﻿#creation﻿ , fulfilled ﻿#prophecy﻿ , ﻿#miracles﻿ , and Jesus' ﻿#resurrection﻿ .]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus' Resurrection: What It Means to You</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:33:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/god/resurrection-significance.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, resurrection</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/tomb-empty.jpg">Jesus' resurrection was preached in the #gospel as a major proof for Jesus' claims. But it was also used to teach many other important lessons. The purpose of this study is to consider the significance of Jesus' #resurrection regarding your #eternal #destiny, the life of #Christians, and #forgiveness of ﻿#sins﻿.]]></description>
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      <title>Redeemed by Jesus’ Blood</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 14:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/redemption-blood.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, redemption</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/crown-thorns-nails.jpg">Consider the meaning of redemption and how it relates to the blood of Jesus that we remember in the Lord’s Supper. Please read our free Bible study here:#Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #Scripture]]></description>
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      <title>Emotions in Religion: What Standard Should We Follow?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:42:37 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/emotions.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, emotions</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/discouraged.jpg">How much should we emphasize feelings in religion? Are emotions good or bad? Can we trust our feelings to tell us right from wrong or do we need a better standard in religion? Should our worship seek primarily to honor and praise God or to produce feelings that satisfy the people?]]></description>
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      <title>What Does It Mean to Forgive Others?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:12:16 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/forgiving-others.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, forgiveness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/man-pondering.jpg">Should we seek #vengeance, hold a #grudge, #hurt them with words and #threats? Or should we #love them, #pray for them, and seek their good? When and how do we #forgive? Must they #repent and #confess their sin? Is forgiveness #conditional or ﻿#unconditional﻿?]]></description>
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      <title>Why Were You Born? What Is the Meaning or Purpose of Life?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2021 14:49:28 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://rumble.com/vd9ztj-video-bible-study-why-were-you-born.html</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, purpose</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/man-pondering.jpg">What is the purpose and meaning of life? Did life begin by evolution or Divine creation? Should our goal in life be to pursue wealth and pleasure or should we seek to serve and honor God? Is there life and eternal rewards after death? Will we be judged for our lives? #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #education #Scripture #Life #Meaning #Purpose #creation #evolution #death #rewards #obedience #service]]></description>
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      <title>Ready for Judgment Day: Preparation or Procrastination</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2021 14:45:13 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/man/ten-virgins.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion: judgment</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/lamp.jpg">Jesus' parable of the Ten Virgins teaches the need for preparing and staying ready for His return. We should not procrastinate obedience but should prepare completely. We will be judged and rewarded individually for how we lived our lives. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity ﻿#judgment﻿ ﻿#rewards﻿ ﻿#preparation﻿ ﻿#procrastination﻿ #obedience]]></description>
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      <title>Marxism-Leninism (Communism) Your Family and Your Country</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:17:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/religiousgroups/marxism.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, communism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/marx.jpg"> Many people are unaware of the danger of Marxism, yet Communist dictatorships control millions of people. What do Marxists believe  about atheism, evolution, and materialism? What does Communism teach about morality, religion, the family, and ownership of private property?]]></description>
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      <title>Bible Justice, Social Justice, or Perverted Justice? </title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:01:05 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/justice.php </link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, justice</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/gavel.jpg">What is justice and what is the proper standard: God's word or human desires? Should we judge people based on individual conduct or on race, wealth, influence, or family? What about Social Justice? ]]></description>
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      <title>Gifts for the Tabernacle: Lessons for Us</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:38:12 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper.../tabernacle-gifts.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, collection</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/tabernacle-pillar-fire.jpg">The Israelites gave generous gifts to provide for the Old Testament tabernacle. Christians can learn useful lessons about our giving to support the work of the church. See our free #BibleStudy at 
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      <title>Glacier National Park, False Prediction, and Bible Prophecy</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:08:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/glacier-prophecy.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, prophecy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/snowflake.jpg">A sign in Glacier National Park predicted that global warming would destroy the glaciers. In contrast, the Bible is proved to be true by accurate prophecy.]]></description>
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      <title>Increasing and Abounding in the Lord's Work</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:40:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/increasing-work.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, good works</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/tree.jpg">Christians should increase and abound in good works.Like a tree grows every year, Christians should continually grow in God's service. We must abound and increase in faith, love, knowledge, teaching, and all good works of righteousness.]]></description>
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      <title>He ain't heavy, he's my brother.</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:53:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/hes-my-brother.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, brotherly love</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/hes-my-brother.jpg"> Spiritual brothers should love and care for one another.The love that family members should have for one another should teach spiritual brothers to never harm one another but to appreciate, help, and encourage one another and to reconcile our differences.]]></description>
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      <title>The Foolish Farmer: Lessons in Covetousness</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:23:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/farmer-coveting.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, possessions</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/money-1.jpg">Jesus taught important lessons about the danger of covetousness and over emphasizing material possessions.#Bible #BibleStudy #BibleLessons]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus Died Alone for You and Me</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:31:40 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/jesus-died-alone.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, crucifixion</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/crown-thorns.jpg">When Jesus died for our sins, everyone forsook Him. His disciples deserted or denied Him. Even His Father forsook Him on the cross. Read our free #BibleStudy article
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      <title>Video Bible Study of 1 Timothy – Importance of Elders and Their Qualifications</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:02:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>gospelway.com/video</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, 1 Timothy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We have ten video studies of Paul’s first letter to Timothy now available online. Our most recent study of 1 Timothy 3 examines the work and qualifications of elders/bishops/pastors.You can access all videos from our studies on 1 Timothy and on Joel on my YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/c/VideoBibleStudyLessons You can also access these videos plus some topical sermons from my website at
gospelway.com/video]]></description>
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      <title>Lessons from a Star: Christians Should Shine</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 2 Aug 2020 14:05:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, good works</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/space.jpg">Like the stars in the sky, God created Christians to shine. The good works Christians do should bring glory to God. See our free Bible study.
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      <title>Relationships between Races and Nationalities</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:25:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/race_relations.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, races</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/handshake-races.jpg">Relationships between races and nationalitiesPrejudice, unfair discrimination, conflict, hatred, riots, and alienation often exist between people of different races or nationalities. What about the Black Lives Matter movement? Is there a solution to racial strife and bigotry? Can we be united in Christ?]]></description>
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      <title>Blood that Speaks Better Than That of Abel</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2020 15:20:14 -0400</pubDate>
      <link> https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/blood-abel.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, crucifixion</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/cain-abel.jpg">Scripture compares the death of Jesus to the blood shed by Abel. Please consider lessons we can learn from the comparison about worship, sacrifices and the new covenant.
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      <title>Baptism and the Lord's Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2020 13:36:20 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/baptism-lords_supper.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/baptism-man.jpg">The Lord's Supper and baptism both involve physical acts that have spiritual meaning. In both cases that meaning emphasizes the importance of the sacrifice and blood of Jesus. Free article.]]></description>
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      <title>Video Bible Studies on the Book of Joel</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:24:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/video/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, Joel</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-examine.jpg">We have begun streaming Bible lessons on the book of Joel. You can access the videos from my website. And you can download a copy of the questions we are using for the Joel study at biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php]]></description>
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      <title>How Many Ways to Salvation through Jesus? </title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2020 14:59:44 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/ways-salvation.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/cross-nails.jpg">Salvation comes only through Jesus. But is there more than one way to receive that forgiveness? Must we believe, repent, be baptized, and be a church member? ]]></description>
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      <title>Does God Test People Today?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:01:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/testing_by_god.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, testing</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/abraham-isaac.jpg">God tested Abraham and other faithful servants. Some people wonder whether God still tests people today. If so, how does the differ from temptation from Satan?
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      <title>Trusting God and Action: Practical Applications</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:22:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/trust-god.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, faith</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/prayer-young-woman.jpg">Does trust in God mean Christians should leave everything to Him or should we work to achieve good?How does trust or faith relate to action or work in the life of Christians? Does faith mean we should do nothing and leave everything to God? What abut forgiveness, health care, necessities, voting, and similar issues?]]></description>
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      <title>Gambling and Biblical Morality</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 16:26:40 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, gambling</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Gambling or "gaming" for stakes is becoming increasingly popular. A person can bet by lottery, casino, poker, slot machines, raffles, office pools, sports wagers, or online betting. Please consider our free #Biblestudy and #PowerPoint charts

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      <title>Have You Really Been "Born Again"?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2020 15:05:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, new birth</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Religious people often speak about the New Birth and "born again Christians." What does the Bible say is involved in this spiritual rebirth? Does it require hearing, learning, and believing the gospel (faith)? What role do obedience and baptism play? Read our free #BibleStudy.]]></description>
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      <title>Why Did God Make Mosquitos?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Feb 2020 19:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/mosquitos-why.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/man-thinking.jpg">If God is good and wise, why would He make mosquitos that cause discomfort and problems? This question helps us understand other concerns about suffering.]]></description>
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      <title>The Drawing Power of the Cross</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 14:26:06 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/cross-drawing-power.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, cross</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/crown-thorns.jpg">The cross of Christ became the means by which Jesus draws people to Him.Jesus said His death would draw people to Him. In what way is the cross the power to attract people, and what lessons can we learn regarding the Lord's Supper? ]]></description>
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      <title> Email Newsletter about Government, Morality, Family, Religious Freedom</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:28:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/government/mail_list.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Government</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-pulpit.jpg">Please consider subscribing to our Bible-Government newsletter, a free email list to inform readers about government policies that affect religious freedom, morality, and the family. Issues discussed include government policies regarding marriage, abortion, euthanasia, family roles, homosexuality, gambling, sexual morality, drug abuse, education, divorce, raising children, etc. ]]></description>
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      <title>The Importance of Doctrine</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 8 Feb 2020 19:10:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, doctrine</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-pulpit.jpg">Some people belittle the need for doctrinal preaching. Our free #biblestudy presents the teaching of the Bible about doctrine. Free worksheet and outline. ]]></description>
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      <title>Revelation and God’s Eternal Purpose</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 2 Feb 2020 16:46:59 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/bible/eternal_purpose.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, eternal purpose</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-open3.jpg">People sometimes see the Bible as simply a group of miscellaneous stories and religious teachings. The intent of this study is to show that the Scriptures actually reveal a plan and purpose determined by God from eternity and developed throughout history. Free #BibleStudy.

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      <title>Sharing Our Wealth: Proper Use of Possessions</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:16:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/share_wealth.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/money-1.jpg">Scripture teaches important principles about trusting God, not riches, and willingly sharing our blessings in God's work in order to please Him, help others, and be rewarded eternally. Read our free #Biblestudy.

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      <title>The wisdom and knowledge of God</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2020 18:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, God</category>
      <description><![CDATA[God has demonstrated His wisdom in the past, present, and future. Considering God's wisdom will help us appreciate how great He is. Free #BibleStudy outline and worksheet.
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      <title>2 Samuel - Free Bible Study Class Book</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:56:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, history</category>
      <description><![CDATA[2 Samuel Workbook with Questions on Scripture - Assignments for class, personal, church, or family studies. Free Bible materials and study guides.
#Bible #BibleStudy #BibleLessons ]]></description>
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      <title>The Gnostic Gospels and Bible Preservation</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 5 Jan 2020 12:45:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/bible/gnostic_gospels.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Gnostic gospels</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-open3.jpg">Many people claim the Gnostic gospels teach true religious doctrine. Some even claim they belong in the Scriptures. They are often used to justify modern beliefs and practices. Has the Bible canon been properly identified and preserved? Free #biblestudy article and #PowerPoint]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus: The Perfect High Priest</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:34:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/jesus-high_priest.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, priesthood</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The gospel teaches that Jesus is our High Priest. What does His priesthood teach us about His role in our salvation and about the Lord's Supper? Read our free #BibleStudy article.]]></description>
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      <title>Should You Obey Now Or Wait Till Later?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:46:30 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/postpone_obedience.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, procrastination</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/angry-upset-man.jpg">Should we obey God now or postpone obedience? Many people postpone obedience or decide to wait till later to obey God's word. What consequences may follow from procrastination?]]></description>
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      <title>Does the Theory of Evolution Harmonize with Bible Creation? </title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Dec 2019 22:12:44 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Theistic evolution tries to harmonize the theory of evolution with Bible teaching of creation. Does teaching of Scripture about origins contradict evolution? Free #biblestudy worksheet and outline about #creation and #evolution.]]></description>
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      <title>The Challenge of Fatherhood and Absent Fathers</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 1 Dec 2019 14:31:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/family/fathers-challenge.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, family</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/parent-child.jpg">Families in our society are challenged by perverted and confused concepts of the role of fatherhood, including the problems of absent and negligent fathers. This causes many troubled children and much confusion about the nature of God as our Father. Please consider the Bible teaching in our free #Biblestudy and #PowerPoint.]]></description>
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      <title>God the Father Is an Example of Giving</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:24:08 -0500</pubDate>
      <link> https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/father-giving.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/checkbook.jpg">We should give generously in love for the good of others imitating the example of our Father's giving to us. Please read our free #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>Does Jesus Reign as King and High Priest?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:11:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, premillennialism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some churches teach that Jesus is now High Priest and reigns as King over His spiritual kingdom. Others teach that He will become King and rule over an earthly kingdom during the Millennium after He comes again. Consider the consequences of premillennialism. Free #BibleStudy worksheet and outline.]]></description>
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      <title>Have the nails pierced your hands? (PowerPoint)</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:25:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, zeal</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Not only did Jesus die to make us Christians, but as Christians we must be crucified with Him. The purpose of this study is to learn what it means to be crucified with Christ and why it is important. Each of us needs to examine himself and ask whether he/she has been crucified with Christ. Free #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>God Is All-Powerful, Almighty, Omnipotent</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 3 Nov 2019 14:08:35 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/god/god-power.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, God</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/earth-space.jpg">The Bible affirms that God is the Almighty: all-powerful and omnipotent. Consider the power God has as Creator and Ruler of the Universe, the only God who can perform miracles, forgive sin, and give men eternal life. Free #Biblestudy.

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      <title>Free Commentary on Hebrews</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2019 14:53:02 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/commentary/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, commentary</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Free Commentary on the book of Hebrews and other Bible books]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus’ Innocence: The Importance of Jesus’ Sinlessness</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2019 17:00:32 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/jesus-innocence.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Jesus' innocence</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-crown-thorns.jpg">The gospel emphasizes that Jesus was without sin. Consider the evidence from those involved in His crucifixion that confirms His innocence. How does this relate to the Lord's Supper? ]]></description>
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      <title>Baptism of Babies</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, infant baptism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/baptism-baby.jpg">Some churches baptize infants but others say people should be old enough to reach their own decision. To learn what the Bible itself says, read our free #biblestudy worksheet and outline.]]></description>
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      <title>He Who Has Ears, Let Him Hear</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 6 Oct 2019 12:49:41 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/ears_to_hear.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, hearing</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-study-2.jpg">In Matthew 11:15 and other passages Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Consider what it means to hear the teachings of Jesus. Read our free #BibleStudy at 
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      <title>Drinking Alcoholic Beverages</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:31:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/morality/drinking_alcohol.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, alcohol</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/wine.jpg">Society justifies the social drinker if they say he does not drink to “excess.” But if he does drink to “excess” and becomes an alcoholic, then people justify him because “he is sick and cannot help himself.” Read our free #BibleStudy.]]></description>
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      <title>Giving Should Be Part of Daily Life</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2019 15:01:16 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-daily.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/money-credit.jpg">Giving must not be something we do just once a week nor in just one way. In particular, our giving is not just the money we put in the collection on Sunday. Giving involves many ways, every day. Free #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>Class book on Hosea</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2019 14:58:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, prophecy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/acts-questions.jpg">Free Bible Study Class Books - Workbooks with Questions on Scripture - #BibleStudy 
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      <title>The Claims of the Bible</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 8 Sep 2019 08:28:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, authority</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-leaves.jpg">Some people doubt that the Scriptures claim to be the Divine will of God and an inspired standard of religious authority to guide people to eternal life. Others deny the Bible is an infallible pattern of Divine instruction and commands even for us today. Please see our free #BibleStudy worksheet and outline.

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      <title>How to Handle Persecution and Opposition</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 1 Sep 2019 13:49:03 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/persecution.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, persecution</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/praying-man.jpg">Jesus predicted that Christians would face persecution and opposition for the sake of the gospel. Please consider the Bible principles that help us deal with these hardships. Free #BibleStudy and #PowerPoint at 

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      <title>Denominationalism</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2019 08:53:58 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, denominations</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible9.jpg">Free #BibleStudy Worksheet and  Outline that discuss the Bible teaching about the existence of so many differing religious groups]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus' Death and the Promise to Abraham </title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 15:40:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/blessing_all_nations.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, Abraham</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/abraham-issac.jpg">God promised Abraham that through his descendants would come a blessing on all nations. How does this relate to the Lord's Supper? Read our free #BibleStudy about the promise to Abraham, Jesus' death, and the Lord's Supper at

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      <title>The Meaning of the Gospel </title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:05:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/gospel.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, gospel</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-open3.jpg">The word “gospel” means “good news”: the good news about your eternal destiny. Do you know the gospel? Please read our free #BibleStudy article about how you can receive the blessings of the gospel.]]></description>
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      <title>Divine versus Human Authority in Religion - Article and PowerPoint</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Aug 2019 14:44:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, authority</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-lamp.jpg">Consider the proper source or standard of authority in religion. Some seek to follow only the Bible as the inspired revelation of the law of God, but others follow man-made religious laws and rules to guide us in faith and worship. What about human tradition, church laws, decrees of councils, and creeds? Please read our free #BibleStudy article and see our #Powerpoin.]]></description>
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      <title>Giving on the First Day of the Week</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:39:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-first_day.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-checkbook.jpg">1 Corinthians 16:1,2 says the church receives income by taking a collection each first day of the week. Consider the Bible teaching that shows why would the New Testament gives special significance to the first day of the week. Free #BibleStudy.]]></description>
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      <title>Creation as a Miracle</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2019 14:51:44 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/planets.jpg">Creation as a Miracle: Free Bible Study Article and PowerPoint Presentation for preaching and teaching - Free #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>Bible principles for controlling anger</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 7 Jul 2019 14:02:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/outlines/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, anger</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/angry-upset-man.jpg">Bible principles for controlling anger - Bible Study Outlines & Worksheets for sermons, preaching, classes, and teaching - Free #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>George Washington’s Farewell Speech</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:55:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/washington-farewell.php</link>
      <author>https://gospelway.com/invitations/washington-farewell.php</author>
      <category>Religion, government</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/washington.jpg">George Washington's farewell speech teaches important lessons about respect for God, religion, and morality. Christians should live godly lives, teach the Bible, and pray for rulers. Read our free #BibleStudy article.]]></description>
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      <title>Free Class Book on Daniel</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:02:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, prophecy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://biblestudylessons.com/images/bible-classbooks1.gif">Free Bible Study Class Books: Workbooks with Questions on Scripture - Free #BibleStudy class book on the Book of Daniel.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Overcome Temptation</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:09:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/temptation-overcoming.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, temptation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/trouble.jpg">Are you finding it difficult to improve your service to God? Do you have a particular sin that you seem unable to overcome? Here are six Bible principles that will help you overcome any temptation.]]></description>
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      <title>Prophecy, Jesus' death, and the Lord's Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Jun 2019 15:03:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords_supper-prophecy.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/bible-crown-thorns.jpg">We sometimes consider the prophecy of Isaiah 53 in connection with the Lord's Supper. But there are many other prophecies about Jesus’ death. Let us consider just a few. See our free #BibleStudy at

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      <title>What Sin Has Done for You</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 2 Jun 2019 15:15:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/what_sin_does.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, consequences of sin</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/sin-serpent.jpg">Sin has serious consequences in this life and in eternity. Consider the suffering sin can cause in your life, the blessings it causes you to miss, and the punishment to which it can lead. Free #BibleStudy and PowerPoint

 

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      <title>Women Preachers</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 10:48:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/teaching/women_preachers.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, women</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/woman-preacher.jpg">Should women preach in church meetings and direct studies including men?Some denominations have had women preachers for years. Others have accepted them only recently as a result of the Feminist movement. But what does the Bible say?]]></description>
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      <title>Giving with a Willing Mind</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 14:26:04 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving_willingly.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://gospelway.com/images/checkbook.jpg">God instructs Christians to give to support the local church. Some give reluctantly, but our giving must be done with a willing mind. Free online gospel talk and #biblestudy.]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus Christ: Your Savior and Sacrifice for Sins </title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 12:39:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/god/jesus-savior.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Savior</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Free online study and PowerPoint about our need for salvation from sin. Shows the importance of Jesus' death by crucifixion and His resurrection and what we must do to receive forgiveness. Free #biblestudy and #powerpoin.]]></description>
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      <title>Work Hard, Work Smart, Work Together</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 5 May 2019 14:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/work_hard.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, local church</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Like any other team, Christians in a local church must learn to work hard, work with wisdom, and work with unity, harmony, and cooperation. Free online #biblestudy]]></description>
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      <title>Examine Yourself</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:55:02 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/man/examine-yourself.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, judgment</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Are You Ready for the Judgment Day? Will your worship, church, and conversion be found acceptable before God? Free #biblestudy.]]></description>
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      <title>Good Shepherd and the Lord's Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:31:33 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/shepherd-supper.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[John 10:11,14 – Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Consider Jesus as a shepherd, and what this means about the Lord’s Supper. Free online #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>The Content of Faith</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:30:41 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, faith</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The gospel teaches we are saved by faith. But what must that faith include? Some think it is enough to believe in just any "god." Others wonder if we must believe in Jesus and the Bible and other specific teachings such as the resurrection, eternal rewards, worship, the church, obedience, baptism, etc. Please see our free #biblestudy article and #PowerPoint.]]></description>
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      <title>Free Commentary on Judges</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Apr 2019 13:53:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/commentary/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, commentary</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We have added a free commentary on the book of Judges to our Free Bible Study Commentaries. #Bible #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>The Meaning of Manhood</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2019 15:52:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/prove-man.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, manhood</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Society is thoroughly confused about manhood and what it means to act like a man. Consider a few lessons from David's charge to his son Solomon.]]></description>
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      <title>Giving as a Sacrifice</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 16:01:58 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-sacrifice.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bible teaches Christians our giving to support the church should be a sacrifice.The Bible describes the concept of sacrifice and teaches Christians to give sacrificially to help finance the work of the local church.]]></description>
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      <title>Will Sinners Be Punished after They Die?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:10:06 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/man/wicked_punished.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion,hell</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people claim that a loving God would never punish people. Others say that physical death is the fate of the wicked, or that we suffer enough from the troubles of this life. What does the Bible say?]]></description>
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      <title>Free PowerPoint Bible Study and Sermon Presentation Charts</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 3 Mar 2019 14:01:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, sermons</category>
      <description><![CDATA[These PowerPoint charts and slides accompany and illustrate our free #BibleStudy sermons and articles for preaching and teaching the #Bible.]]></description>
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      <title>How Can Serving God Offer You True Joy?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:32:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/joy.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, joy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[True joy is offered to those who serve God and follow the teaching of His word in the Bible. Learn how your Creator urges you to rejoice in the Lord.]]></description>
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      <title>The Cup in the Lord's Supper: Container or Contents?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:00:12 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/cup-meaning.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The gospel passages about the Lord's Supper refer to the cup. But does this mean the container or the contents: the fruit of the vine? What does the Bible say?]]></description>
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      <title>Slander: Evil Speech from Evil Thoughts</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2019 15:56:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/morality/slander.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, speech</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Bible teaching about slander, gossip, rumors, talebearing, &  backbiting. How important are truth, motives, & attitudes in  speech & controlling the tongue? Please read our free #Biblestudy.


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      <title>Pride Goes before a Fall</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Feb 2019 11:48:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/pride-fall.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, pride</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Pride goes before a fall: Danger of over-emphasis on physical beauty - Free #Biblestudy ]]></description>
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      <title>Giving: Sowing and Reaping, Sparingly or Bountifully</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:17:06 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-sowing.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Regarding the generosity of our giving, 2 Corinthians 9:6 says: “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” Are you sowing sparingly or bountifully? #BibleStudy]]></description>
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      <title>Whom Should We Love? What Is Love?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:10:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/love-whom.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, love</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Love is one of the most highly esteemed qualities one can possess. But in spite of this, very few people really understand love. Whom should we love, and what does it mean to love?]]></description>
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      <title>Free Commentary on 1 Peter</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:04:46 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/commentary/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, 1 Peter</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Free commentary on the book of 1 Peter. Other free commentaries also available.]]></description>
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      <title>The Boy or Cap: What Is Your Focus?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 6 Jan 2019 15:23:09 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/boy_or_cap.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, priorities</category>
      <description><![CDATA[An illustration from Winston Churchill helps us see the need for focusing on proper priorities and being grateful for our blessings. #BibleStudy #BibleLessons]]></description>
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      <title>Reasons Why You Should Not Serve God</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 11:05:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/why-serve-god.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Relgion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Many people today will offer reasons why they are not serving God and maybe even reasons why they think other people should not serve God. But how good are these reasons?]]></description>
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      <title>Unleavened Bread in the Lord's Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2018 14:46:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/unleavened_bread.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We often state that the bread in the Lord's Supper is “unleavened bread.” Leaven is yeast that makes bread rise. So why should the bread in the Lord's Supper be unleavened?]]></description>
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      <title>Are You Guilty of Stealing or Robbery?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Dec 2018 15:02:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/morality/stealing.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, morality</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Most people in our society would object to burglary, armed robbery, or other forms of professional thievery. But when it comes to less violent forms of theft, how many “average citizens” are themselves guilty?]]></description>
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      <title>God’s People: Special and Separate</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2018 14:08:14 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/church/separate_people.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, holiness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[God has always required His people to be distinctive, different, or separate from those around. But being different has always been a struggle for God's people. We want to be like those around us, to imitate their practices and be accepted.

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      <title>Should We Pray and Bow to Mary?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2018 16:25:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/religious_groups/mary-prayer.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Mary</category>
      <description><![CDATA[People who pray and bow before images of Mary sincerely believe that, if they pray to her, she in turn will make request to Jesus for blessings and forgiveness on their behalf. And since Mary is Jesus’ mother, they believe that He will grant whatever she requests. Consider the Bible teaching.]]></description>
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      <title>More Blessed to Give than to Receive</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-blessing.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Acts 20:35 says that Jesus taught, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” What does this teach us about our church contribution?]]></description>
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      <title>Destiny of the Righteous</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:30:03 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/man/destiny-righteous.php </link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, heaven</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Will righteous people be rewarded after this life is over? If so, what will that reward be? Will we go to heaven or live on a renewed earth? What does the Bible say? ]]></description>
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      <title>Voting: Making Godly Choices</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2018 15:34:36 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/government/voting-godly.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, elections</category>
      <description><![CDATA[People who believe in Bible standards for the family, morality, and religious freedom often face challenging decisions in elections. On the one hand, we ought to prefer rulers who will encourage righteousness and discourage evil. Yet on the other hand, the available candidates are often less than ideal. How should we make wise choices?]]></description>
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      <title>Importance of Bible Study</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:35:37 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/importance-study.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible study</category>
      <description><![CDATA[If the Bible is the revelation of God's will for man, then those who seek to know that will must study the Scriptures. How diligent should we be in our study?]]></description>
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      <title>Workbook on Ecclesiastes</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2018 14:01:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, class book</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Questions and assignments on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes for class, personal, church, or family studies. Free Bible materials and study guides to help you discover the answers to your questions about Scripture.]]></description>
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      <title>The Importance of Jesus' Blood in the Lord's Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2018 15:58:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords_supper-blood.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[In the Lord's Supper we memorialize Jesus’ blood. Please read our free Bible study about the importance of His blood.]]></description>
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      <title>Godly Sorrow, Worldly Sorrow, and Repentance</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2018 11:06:16 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/salvation/godly_sorrow.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, forgiveness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[In order to be forgiven of sins, one must first repent. In order to repent, one must first have godly sorrow. But there is another kind of sorrow that leads to death. If so, then surely we need to know the difference. ]]></description>
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      <title>What Must I Do to Be Saved?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2018 15:46:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/what-must-do.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, forgiveness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Salvation from sin is the greatest need people have. But how are we forgiven? What must we do? Consider the answer found in Bible examples of conversion.]]></description>
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      <title>Giving and Zeal for Good Works</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:31:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-good-works.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Christians should be careful to maintain good works. How should this be demonstrated in our financial gifts to support the work of the local church?]]></description>
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      <title>Religious Persecution, Media Bias, and Richard Dawkins</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Sep 2018 14:41:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/persecution-dawkins.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation, evolution</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The modern media and skeptics, atheists, and evolutionsts are often biased against creation, Jesus, the Bible, and the gospel of Christ. This is illustrated by an incident involving Richard Dawkins.]]></description>
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      <title>Leave and Cleave: Marriage Forms a New Family</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 2 Sep 2018 14:37:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/family/leave-cleave.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, family</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Man should leave his father and mother and cleave (be joined) to his wife. Marriage forms a new family unit separate from their parents' family and in-laws.]]></description>
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      <title>Preach the Gospel but Let Other People Alone</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:27:24 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/teaching/let_others_alone.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, teaching</category>
      <description><![CDATA[“Preach the Gospel but Let Other People Alone” - This advice is often given by people who think that preachers should not speak against the views of other religious people. But consider what the Bible says we should do. ]]></description>
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      <title>Emotions in Religion</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:23:35 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/audio/bible/emotions-role.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, emotions</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What is the proper standard of authority and guidance in worship and service to God? Can we know we are right because we feel right? Does excitement prove we are spiritually close to God and prove the Spirit is moving? ]]></description>
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      <title>Importance of Jesus' Body in the Lord's Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:46:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords_supper-body.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supoper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Jesus said we should remember His body in the Lord's Supper. Consider why His body was so important to our salvation.]]></description>
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      <title>Every Part Doing His Share</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2018 16:28:39 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/every_man.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, church</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Every Christian is responsible to do his best to accomplish the work of the local church and fulfill his individual responsibilities before God: working, serving, studying, teaching. But in nearly every congregation, some members do most of the work while others do relatively little.]]></description>
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      <title>Preservation of the Bible</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:59:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/bible-preservation.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Many people wonder whether or not we have the true teaching of the Bible today as it was originally given? Some suspect that the Bible message has been corrupted over the years. Are these doubts valid, or is the Bible still a faithful revelation of the will of God? ]]></description>
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      <title>Spiritual Lessons from a Family History</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:53:41 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/family_history.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, family</category>
      <description><![CDATA[This is a history of spiritual events in a family. Like many Bible stories, this record should provide lessons of significant spiritual benefit about influence and individual responsibility. ]]></description>
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      <title>Why Should We Be in Christ?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 16:53:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/in_christ.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What blessings are found in Christ: salvation, forgiveness, eternal life? How do we come into Christ? Can we be saved outside Christ? Is baptism essential?]]></description>
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      <title>Giving Liberally and Generously</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 8 Jul 2018 13:43:44 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-liberally.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bible teaches Christians to give liberally and generously to support church work. This means to give freely in contrast to being stingy. See our free Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>Solving Conflict in Relationships</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2018 14:43:38 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/resolving-conflict.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, relationships</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Bible plan for resolving strife, problems, and alienation. Love, appreciation, discussion, repentance, confession, forgiveness, assistance.]]></description>
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      <title>Bible Inspiration: Verbal and Inerrant</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:02:42 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/verbal-inspiration.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, inspiration</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Do the Scriptures claim to be the infallible, inerrant, verbal revelation of God's will? A study of the nature and extent of Bible inspiration.]]></description>
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      <title>1 Thessalonians Bible Workbook</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:26:41 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible workbooks</category>
      <description><![CDATA[New workbook on 1 Thessalonians. Questions and assignments on books of the Bible for class, personal, church, or family studies. Free Bible materials and study guides to help you discover the answers to your questions about Scripture. ]]></description>
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      <title>Lord's Supper - Meaning of Remembering</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2018 15:15:14 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords-supper-remember.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What did Jesus mean when He said to remember Him in the Lord's Supper? Should we just think briefly about His suffering and crucifixion on the cross?]]></description>
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      <title>Importance of Preparation</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 3 Jun 2018 15:17:56 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/ready.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, preparation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The importance of preparation: Being ready is essential for success in any important work, especially for Bible study, worship, teaching, and judgment.]]></description>
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      <title>Pray the Sinner's Prayer?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2018 15:25:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/prayer-forgiveness.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Religious teachers commonly tell people, who have never been baptized, that they need to pray so God will save them from their sins. Does the Bible teach this doctrine? If so, what passage teaches it? ]]></description>
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      <title>Power of the Gospel - MP3</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 15:14:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/audio/index.php#Bible</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, gospel</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The power of God's word is demonstrated in creation, the resurrection, and the gospel. The Bible illustrates this power by comparing the word to fire, seed, light, a sword, and a hammer. Please listen to our free recorded Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>The Lord's Supper: a Communion</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 14:38:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords_supper-communion.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Lord’s Supper is a communion: sharing, fellowship, partnership, participating in common with Jesus and other Christians. What lessons can we learn?]]></description>
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      <title>Bitterness, Resentment, Self-Pity</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 May 2018 13:43:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/bitterness.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, bitterness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Instead of bitterly brooding in self-pity and resentment, feeling sorry for ourselves about mistreatment, God's word can teach us wholesome thoughts.]]></description>
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      <title>Mormonism: True Revelation?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:51:21 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/religious_groups/mormonism-contradictions.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Mormonism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Mormons say Joseph Smith was a prophet and his writings are Scripture. But does their teaching agree with the Bible or contradict it?]]></description>
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      <title>Giving as an Expression of Love</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:21:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-love.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Giving to finance church collections should be a gift of love like God's gift of His Son, the Good Samaritan, etc. Is our giving motivated by love?]]></description>
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      <title>Women's Liberation and the Bible</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:56:41 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/family/womens_liberation.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, feminism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Feminism and Women's Liberation: true freedom for women?Modern women seek the freedom to find real meaning and fulfillment in life. The Feminist or Women's Liberation Movement offers freedom, but are its philosophies really valid? What does the Bible say?]]></description>
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      <title>Commentary on Ephesians</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 8 Apr 2018 14:45:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/commentary/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, commentaries</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We have uploaded a new commentary on Paul's letter to the Ephesians. This is a study of God's plan for man's redemption with emphasis on the role of the church in our salvation. It is a thoroughly Scriptural study with much evidence and documentation. Please feel free to download a free copy. ]]></description>
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      <title>Causes of Mass Shootings</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2018 11:48:20 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/mass-shootings.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, murder</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Mass shootings: Why do people seek to murder as many fellow citizens as they can? What changes in faith, morals, and values have led to this problem?]]></description>
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      <title>Does It Matter What We Believe in Religion?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:20:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/belief-matters.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, faith</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Does what we believe matter in religion? We live in an age of "religious tolerance." So, many people say that what we believe does not matter; the important thing is that we sincerely try to please God according to whatever we believe. ]]></description>
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      <title>Lord's Supper - A universal memorial</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:01:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords_supper-universal.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[All people have memorials by which they remember important people, events, and places. The importance of a memorial depends on what it recalls. Consider the universal importance of the Lord's Supper.]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus Requires People to Change!</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Mar 2018 15:01:17 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/new_man.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion,change</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Change is a fundamental concept of the gospel of Christ. Think of all the people whom Jesus demanded to change. The purpose of this lesson is to consider the Bible teaching that requires us to be new and different people. What principles help us change to please God?]]></description>
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      <title>Sex Education in the Schools</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:04:12 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/family/sex_education.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, schools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Throughout the United States, schools are teaching sex education courses. These courses typically discuss moral issues such as abortion, homosexuality, premarital relations, and contraception while disallowing the Bible and religious evidence. Should Christian parents want these courses for their children?
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      <title>Giving as We Purpose</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:54:12 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-purpose.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[In supporting the work of the church, the Scriptures teach that each Christian should give according as he has purposed or determined in his heart. This requires planning and a personal choice. Note the Bible teaching:]]></description>
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      <title>What Does It Mean to Be Saved by Grace?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:24:03 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/saved_by_grace.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, grace</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We receive forgiveness of sins through Jesus' blood according to the riches of God's grace. But is grace limited or universal, conditional or unconditional?]]></description>
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      <title>Snow Lessons</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Feb 2018 15:25:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/snow_lessons.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Snow can teach us many useful Bible lessons. Snow is evidence of God's creation. Like snowflakes, each person is unique and can be beautiful by God's power.]]></description>
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      <title>Workbook 0n Colossians</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:11:30 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible study</category>
      <description><![CDATA[New class book on Colossians. Free Bible Study Workbooks and Class Assignments:  Questions and assignments on books of the Bible for class, personal, church, or family studies. Bible materials and study guides to help you discover the answers to your questions about Scripture. ]]></description>
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      <title>Indwelling of the Holy Spirit - MP3</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:47:41 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/audio/god/indwelling-spirit.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Holy Spirit</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Does the Holy Spirit dwell in people today? If so, when and how does this begin? Is the indwelling the same as Holy Spirit baptism, miracles, and tongues? Does the Spirit of God lead or guide people directly apart from Scripture? Is it a direct, personal inhabiting of the believer? What is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and what effect does it have on a Christian's life? ]]></description>
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      <title>Principles of Proper Bible Study</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:13:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/how_to_study.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible study</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A study of principles for proper Bible study: The importance of loving the truth, accepting everything the Bible teaches, and taking everything it says avoiding contradictions.]]></description>
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      <title>The Meaning of the Lord's Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Jan 2018 10:39:41 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords_supper-term.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion,Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What does the Lord's Supper mean as a descriptive term? Some think it means a meal to satisfy hunger. Others think it tells us what time of day to partake. It emphasizes honor to a person and an event. ]]></description>
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      <title>Have the Nails Pierced Your Hands?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:15:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/christianlife/nails_pierced_hands.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, devotion</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Not only did Jesus die to make us Christians, but as Christians we must be crucified with Him. The purpose of this study is to learn what it means to be crucified with Christ and why it is important. Each of us needs to examine himself and ask whether he/she has been crucified with Christ. "Have the nails pierced your hands and your feet?"]]></description>
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      <title>Commentary on Romans</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2017 15:29:10 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/commentary/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, commentary</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We have uploaded a new commentary on Paul's letter to the Romans. This is a study of the Gospel doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in contrast to the Law of Moses. It is a thoroughly Scriptural study with much evidence and documentation. Please feel free to download a free copy. ]]></description>
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      <title>Judgment Seats and Justice</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2017 16:03:49 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/judgment_seats.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, judgment</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Scripture describes several judgment seats: some just and some unjust. Justice will be done at the Judgment Seat of Christ when we are given our eternal rewards. See our free online Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>Biblical Counseling</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2017 14:50:26 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/teaching/counseling.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Relgion, counseling</category>
      <description><![CDATA[When Christians have serious spiritual or behavioral problems, should other Christians seek to counsel and advise them? Or are trained psychiatrists and psychologists the only ones qualified to do so? Should advice be based on the Bible or human wisdom? Are people accountable for sin, or should they be excused because they have sickness ("mental problems")?]]></description>
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      <title>Giving Regularly - First Day of the Week</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:32:38 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-regularly.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, collection</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The New Testament teaches each Christian to give to support church work on the first day of the week. Since each week has a first day, we should give regularly. See our free online Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>Cohabitation: Living Together Without Marriage</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:16:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/morality/cohabitation.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, morality</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Bible teaching about the morality of living together without marriage: cohabitation. The teaching of the Scriptures from God versus sexual liberation and the free love movement.]]></description>
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      <title>Breaking bread</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2017 14:25:10 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/breaking_bread.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lords supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Breaking bread: a descriptive term for the Lord's Supper. It is a symbolic expression for a memorial meal or feast reminding us of Jesus' death for our sins. Please read our free online Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>Involvement and Participation in Bible Teaching</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Nov 2017 14:57:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/teaching/involvement-teaching.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, teaching</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Bible examples confirm that teaching is more effective and students learn and remember better when they are involved and participate in the teaching-learning process. Teachers and students should apply this principle to improve learning in classes, in worship assemblies, and in life.]]></description>
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      <title>Ashamed to Repent</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:17:43 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/ashamed-repent.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, repentance</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people are not ashamed to sin but are ashamed to repent. God's word says sin is shameful and the only solution is forgiveness. Yet pride hinders repentance.]]></description>
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      <title>Feelings and Salvation</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:39:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/feelings-assurance.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, feelings</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people say, "I know I'm saved because I feel so good about it. If I were lost, I just know I wouldn't feel so sure that I'm saved!" Others say that we should pray to God to give us a "burning in the bosom" so we can be assured about the truth. Many who say this are sincere. But can a person be certain he is right religiously simply because he feels right? ]]></description>
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      <title>Giving and Stewardship</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Oct 2017 14:54:16 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-stewardship.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The New Testament teaches each member is a steward of possessions that belong to God. We are responsible to use these blessings to please God and will be judged according to our use.]]></description>
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      <title>Passover and the Lords Supper</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2017 13:36:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/passover-language.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, worship</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Understanding the Lord’s Supper properly requires us to recognize that much of the language used is not meant to be taken literally. In order to help us understand the nature of the language, let us consider the Old Testament Passover feast which itself was a symbol of the Lord’s Supper. ]]></description>
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      <title>Are Babies Guilty of the Sin of Adam?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/inherited_guilt.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, inherited sin</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Are babies born guilty of Adam's sin? Does the Bible teach the Calvinist doctrine of total inherited depravity? How does a person become a sinner?]]></description>
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      <title>Modernism, Miracles and the Bible - MP3</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:26:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/audio/bible/modernism.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, modernism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Modernists, Liberals, and skeptics question or deny that the Bible is inerrant and infallible. They claim Bible writers wrote by human wisdom and so may have included errors or inaccuracies in history or science. This leads to doubts about miracles, such as creation, the Virgin Birth, and Jesus' resurrection, then ultimately to denial of gospel doctrines such as the Deity of Jesus. Do the Scriptures claim verbal inspiration? Is the Bible a true and accurate revelation of the will of God for man or might it contain human errors or mistakes?]]></description>
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      <title>Giving and Fellowship</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:00:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-fellowship.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, fellowship</category>
      <description><![CDATA[When Christians give into the church collection, the New Testament teaches they are having fellowship or sharing in the work done. This includes preaching and teaching the gospel and caring for needy members. Each individual should consider this when they determine how much to give.]]></description>
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      <title>Free Class Book on Philippians</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Sep 2017 17:26:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, class books</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We have made available on our website free Bible class study books on many books of the New Testament and the Old Testament. Our latest edition is a free workbook on the letter to the Philippians. Please visit our website and feel free to download our Bible study materials on many books of the Bible.]]></description>
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      <title>Only If You Dig - Effort in Salvation</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 11:41:03 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/only-dig.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvtion</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Human effort is necessary to raise a flower garden even though God provides most of what is needed. Is human effort also needed in salvation or does God provide everything we need with no work from us? Free Bible study article.]]></description>
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      <title>Probability of Evolution</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:32:24 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/god/creation-probable.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bible claims that there is a God who made the universe. Yet there are many people who say that life began by a freak accident, and that all living things have evolved from that original life over a period of millions of years. Let us use the laws of mathematics to calculate the probability that life could begin by chance. Remember that, if life did not begin by chance, then it must have been created.]]></description>
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      <title>Preservation of the Bible - MP3</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 14:51:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/audio/bible/bible_preservation.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible preservation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Has the Bible been accurately preserved and transmitted to us over the centuries? Have we accepted the proper books in the canon of Scripture, or have books been lost or added improperly? What about the apocrypha? Do ancient manuscripts contradict one another? A study of the preservation, transmission, ancestry, and accuracy of the Bible: textual criticism.]]></description>
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      <title>Importance of Obedience</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 6 Aug 2017 14:23:19 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/obedience-importance.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, obedience</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Many religious people will tell you that it really isn't necessary for you to obey God to be saved, just believe in Jesus, love Him, and accept Him as your Lord and Savior. But is it really possible to be saved by any of these things without obedience?]]></description>
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      <title>Lessons from Sergius Paulus</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:22:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/sergius-paulus.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, inspiration</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Luke's account of the conversion of Sergius Paulus in the book of Acts is confirmed as accurate history by archaeology and other historical records. Luke is recognized as a first-rate historian.]]></description>
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      <title>Is All Religion Acceptable?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:19:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/all_religion_acceptable.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, truth</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people seem to be think their religion is acceptable regardless of what it is. But is it possible to be religious and still be a sinner? Please read our free online bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus Is Lord - Free E-book</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:09:49 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/books/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, gospel</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Free workbook or class book on the fundamentals of the gospel of Christ: evidences for God, Jesus, and the Bible; authority of Christ; forgiveness of sins, baptism; the church and worship, origin of denominations; free ebook ]]></description>
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      <title>Count Your Blessings</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Jul 2017 14:37:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/count-blessings.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, thankfulness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[When people are discouraged, depressed, or upset because of problems and difficulties in life, we may fail to appreciate the good gifts God has given us. Let us stop a moment and count our blessings.]]></description>
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      <title>What Kind of Church Is This?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Jul 2017 11:13:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/invitations/kind_of_church.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, church</category>
      <description><![CDATA[People often expect churches to participate in practices God never gave His church: entertainment, recreation, sports, secular education, child care, banquets, parties, social meals, instrumental music, and choirs. Consider the Bible teaching.]]></description>
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      <title>Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus - MP3</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:46:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/audio/god/resurrection-evidence.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, resurrection</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The resurrection of Jesus is a fundamental proof of the gospel that He is the Christ, the Son of God, and the Savior of the world. Yet some claim that He never really died, or that the disciples stole the body, or some other theory. What are the facts? Are there witnesses to these events? If so, what is their testimony? Did Jesus really die on the cross? How was His body buried? Was He really raised from the dead?]]></description>
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      <title>Are You Narrow-Minded in Religion?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:44:08 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/bible/narrow-minded.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, truth</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Many people say we should be broad-minded in religion. It is truth narrow or broad? Was Jesus broad-minded or narrow-minded? Are there many ways to be right in religion or is the way of salvation narrow?]]></description>
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      <title>Meaning of the Lord's Table</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Jun 2017 14:03:04 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/lords_table.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Lord's Supper</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Different Bible terms are intended to help us understand and appreciate God's will regarding various activities. Specifically, we can gain a deeper understanding of the Lord's Supper by considering the terms the Bible uses to refer to it. Let us consider lessons we can learn from the expression  the "Lord's table."]]></description>
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      <title>Giving according to Ability</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 14:46:03 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/supper-collection/giving-ability.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, giving</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Old Testament taught people to give by tithing – giving ten percent. The New Testament teaching is different. It teaches us to give according to ability. Consider some lessons we should  learn about supporting the work of the church from this principle.]]></description>
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      <title>Is Religious Division Ever Justifiable?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 11:11:33 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/church/division-justified.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, unity</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people look at the divided condition of religion and conclude that no one is right, so they refuse to be part of any group. This would mean that any group is necessarily wrong just because it is separated from and disagrees with other groups. Please consider the possibility that one side of a division might be right.]]></description>
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      <title>Plannned Parenthood and Public School Sex Education</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 May 2017 14:59:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://gospelway.com/topics/family/planned_parenthood.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, sex education</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Public school sex education is mainly pushed by groups like the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). The name sounds innocent, but how innocent are its programs? ]]></description>
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      <title>Counting the Cost of Discipleship</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 May 2017 14:53:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://biblestudylessons.com/invitations/count-cost.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, discipleship</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Many people profess to become Christians without realizing the sacrifices and commitment required. Jesus warned that the cost of discipleship may involve everything we have. Are we willing to live the life of devotion required?]]></description>
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      <title>How Much Should Preachers Be Paid?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:03:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/teaching/preacher-wages.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, preachers</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Should gospel preachers receive financial support from churches? Some religious groups teach that it is wrong for a church to pay preachers. In other cases, preachers get paid so much they become extremely wealthy. What does the Bible say? ]]></description>
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      <title>Creation: Literal History or Myth and Legend? - MP3</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:26:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/god/creation-days.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Reliion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Is the Genesis account of creation literal history and fact, or is it symbol, myth, and legend? Are the days of creation literal days or long ages ("Progressive Creation")? Can the Bible teaching about creation be harmonized with the claims of evolution and many "scientists" that the earth and life developed gradually over billions of years?]]></description>
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      <title>Should We Follow Our Family Religion?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:00:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/bible/family_religion.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Should a person just accept the religion of his parents as his own religion? Sometimes people sing: “Give me that old-time religion. It was good enough for Mother, so it’s good enough for me!” Others say that no one should try to convert a person from the religion in which he was raised. What does the Bible teach? ]]></description>
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      <title>Why  We Need Forgiveness</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 2 Apr 2017 15:37:14 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/salvation/need_forgiveness.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, forgiveness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What are the consequences of sin and why do people need forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ? Can the gospel overcome guilt, fear, alienation, and eternal punishment? Does it offer salvation, joy, hope, and eternal life? Have you investigated the Bible teaching about the death of Jesus? Have you allowed Him to change your life and give you hope and meaning in life?]]></description>
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      <title>How Many People Will Be Saved?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2017 14:05:36 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/how_many_saved.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Most of us want to believe that we and all our friends will be saved. Some people believe that everyone will be saved. Others think that the majority will be saved, so they just go along with the crowd in spiritual matters. As long as everybody’s doing a thing it must be all right, because “surely all these people can’t be wrong!” But what does God say? Will all people, or most people, be saved? ]]></description>
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      <title>Pharisees: Obedient or Self-Righteous Hypocrites? - MP3</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2017 17:59:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/christian_life/pharisees.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Pharisees</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Did Jesus rebuke the Pharisees because they believed in strictly obeying God's law or for following human tradition? They were self-righteous, trusting their own goodness to save them not seeing their need for forgiveness and mercy. They also were hypocrites, not practicing what they preached, emphasizing outward appearance instead of proper attitudes and serving to receive the praises of men.]]></description>
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      <title>Preachers Wearing Honorary Titles</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:48:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/teaching/preacher-titles.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, titles</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bible uses many different terms for preachers, such as “evangelist,” “teacher,” and “minister.” But consider some of the titles people today sometimes use. Some groups generally address a preacher as “pastor.” Again, preachers are often addressed as “Reverend” or “Father.” Please consider our free online study about titles for preachers.]]></description>
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      <title>Jesus and the Characteristics of Deity</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 5 Mar 2017 14:36:29 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/god/deity-jesus-character.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Christ</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Do the Scriptures claim that Jesus possessed the unique characteristics of God? Has He existed eternally as the eternal Creator? Is He all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), and everywhere present (omnipresence). Is He unchanging (immutable) and infinitely holy and righteous? Was He God in the flesh?]]></description>
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      <title>Gift of the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit baptism? - 2/27/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:42:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/god/gift-holy_spirit.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Holy Spirit</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What is the gift of the Holy Spirit? Is it the same as Holy Spirit baptism? Do all saved people have it? Do all saved people speak in tongues? Is it the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? How can you receive it?]]></description>
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      <title>Free Bible Study Workbbook on Ephesians - 2/20/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:24:39 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible study</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We have just placed on our web site a free Bible study workbook on Ephesians. We now have free class books on many Bible books. These free Bible study books include questions, assignments, and study guides for Bible classes, families, churches, or individuals. They provide materials and resources to help students understand the Scriptures as the infallible,  inspired word of God about Jesus Christ. ]]></description>
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      <title>Discussing Religious Differences - 2/13/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:24:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/teaching/discuss-differences.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, rebuking sin</category>
      <description><![CDATA[When people disagree about religion, often one person will refuse to discuss the subject saying, “I never argue about religion.” Or someone may say, “I just don’t believe in religious debates.” Surely it would be wrong to quarrel angrily, motivated by pride, saying mean and hateful things to hurt one another. But suppose two people disagree, so each one sincerely strives to convince the other person and to defend his own position as being true. Is it wrong to discuss religion in this case? ]]></description>
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      <title>Astronauts and Faith in God – 2/6/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2017 10:27:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/god/astronauts-god.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, faith</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Many people claim that faith in God is unscientific and unreasonable. They claim that educated scientists have disproved the Bible or at least do not believe in God. Yet astronauts, who are highly educated in science, frequently affirm their faith in God after they have witnessed firsthand the amazing evidence of God's creation in the universe. Please read our free Bible study article.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Test the Validity of Bible claims - MP3 - 1/30/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 14:13:53 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/bible/bible-validation.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What methods should be used to test the validity of a message that claims to be from God? Do people sometimes use invalid proofs or tests? What about majority opinion, family beliefs, or personal experiences, satisfaction or feelings? What about fulfilled prophecy, miracles, and testimony of witnesses?]]></description>
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      <title>Modern Israel and the 2nd coming of Jesus – 1/23/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:56:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/man/modern_israel.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, premillennialism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Are events in modern Israel a sign of Jesus’ second coming? In the Old Testament, God promised Abraham that His descendants, the Jews, would inherit the land of Palestine (Genesis 12:7). Many people believe that this promise has never yet been fulfilled, but will be when Jesus comes again. So they view the progress of modern Israel as a sign that Jesus is about to return. What does the Bible say?]]></description>
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      <title>Following Jesus – Lessons in Discipleship – 1/16/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:52:09 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://biblestudylessons.com/books/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, discipleship</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Following Jesus is a workbook or Bible class study booklet on the fundamentals of discipleship. It discusses topics such as worship, prayer, church attendance, moral issues, family and other relationships. It is designed to be used for teen or adult classes, new member studies, family Bible studies, or personal study. Follow our link to download a free e-book copy or to learn where you can order a printed copy.
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      <title>Undenominational Christians Today? - 1/8/2017</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Jan 2017 12:07:03 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/church/undenominational_christians.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, church</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Peter, Paul, and other first-century disciples were Christians, but what denomination were they members of? None at all! Denominational division, as we know it, did not exist in the first century. First-century Christians were members of Jesus' church, but not members of any denomination. Please consider the Bible evidence that you and I can do the same today.]]></description>
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      <title>Cornelius and Salvation - 1/2/17</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jan 2017 14:27:52 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/salvation/cornelius-baptism.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Does the conversion of Cornelius and his household prove that sinners are saved by faith alone without baptism? Does the coming of the Holy Spirit on Cornelius prove people are saved before baptism, or must a person be baptized as a necessary condition in order to receive salvation from sin? What does the gospel of Jesus teach?]]></description>
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      <title>Creation or Evolution - 12/12/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:15:49 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/god/creation_evolution.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bible teaches that man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26,27). The unproved theory of evolution claims instead that man gradually evolved from lower animals. Supposedly an accident occurred millions of years ago, producing the first simple living thing. Then it gradually developed into all the present kinds of plants and animals: fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and finally man. Please consider some questions.]]></description>
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      <title>Observing Christmas and other holy days – 12/5/2016</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2016 10:39:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/church/holy_days.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, holy days</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Denominations commonly observe and celebrate religious holidays in the name of Christianity and worship of Jesus Christ. What does the Bible teach about such holy days as Christmas, Easter, and Lent? Is their origin truly Christian? Should we participate in the observance and celebration of such days as part of the religion that Jesus revealed in the gospel?]]></description>
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      <title>Gambling - Moral or Immoral? - 11/29/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:37:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/morality/gambling-art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, gambling</category>
      <description><![CDATA[From time to time our law-makers discuss whether or not to legalize still more gambling. But civil rulers cannot make a practice morally right. The morality of a practice can be determined only by the Bible. What does the Bible say about gambling?]]></description>
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      <title>Importance of Authority in Religion - 11/15/16</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:17:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/bible/authority-importance.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible</category>
      <description><![CDATA[ In many areas of life we all need proper sources of guidance. Standards of weight and measure, for example, tell us exactly how much we should receive when we pay for a “pound” of meat or a “gallon” of gasoline. In religion, however, many people give little consideration to the question of where they should go to learn right from wrong. People often simply accept certain practices without really wondering why. Why do you believe what you do in religion? ]]></description>
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      <title>Moral Decline and the Faith of Abraham - 11/7/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Nov 2016 15:30:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/morality/morals-faith-abraham.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, morality</category>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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      <title>Importance of Voting in Elections - 10/31/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:50:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/government/voting.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, government</category>
      <description><![CDATA[How important is it for citizens to vote for candidates of high moral character who respect God and His word? What does the Bible say about the responsibilities of rulers and our need for rulers who fear God and love the truth? What did the founding fathers say about the duty to vote? Consider the following quotations that explain our responsibility as voters to elect as our rulers people of morally upright character who respect God and His word.]]></description>
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      <title>Duties to Civil Government -10/24/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:05:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/civil_government.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, government</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Civil government faces major turmoil. Candidates for office are often guilty of immorality and corruption. Often innocent people are penalized or treated unfairly while criminals escape punishment. Christians often wonder whether they should vote in elections, speak out about the evils in the lives of rulers, pay their taxes, and even obey the government. Please read our free online Bible study article about our relationship to government.]]></description>
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      <title>Life after death - 10/17/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:50:30 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/man/life_after_death.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, resurrection</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Long ago someone asked, "If a man dies, shall he live again?" This question has challenged men of all ages. "No!" is the answer of many people. They believe man has evolved from lower animals. So, like any other animal, when a man dies he will never exist again.  But is there evidence that dead men will live again? Can it happen to you? ]]></description>
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      <title>Lying and Deceit - 10/3/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Oct 2016 11:10:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/morality/lying.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, lying</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What are some ways people may be guilty of lying and deceiving others? What causes people to tell lies or deceive, and what consequences can result? What must we do to overcome dishonesty and learn to be honest and truthful? What does the Bible teach about the dangers of falsehood?]]></description>
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      <title>Does God Exist? - 9/26/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:01:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/god/god_exists.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, God</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Most people, at some time in their lives, wonder about the existence of God. Many refuse to believe in God, because they do not want to obey Him. Some have doubts because the Bible says they cannot see God. Still others claim to believe in God, but they live as though He does not exist. How can you be sure whether or not there is a God?]]></description>
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      <title>The Sabbath and the Old Testament Today? - MP3 - 9/19/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:23:04 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/bible/old_law_today.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Sabbath</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Should Christians today keep Old Testament laws, such as the seventh-day Sabbath, circumcision, animal sacrifices, and holy days, or did Jesus remove or abolish that law so that we should only obey New Testament commands? What is the difference between moral and ceremonial laws, the Law of Moses and the Law of God? What law should we observe today? Should we today "remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy?"]]></description>
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      <title>Criticizing Other Religions - 9/12/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:13:55 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/teaching/criticizing_others.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, teaching</category>
      <description><![CDATA[We frequently hear people say, "I don't believe in criticizing other people's religion." Some people become angry when people criticize their beliefs. Surely we should not condemn beliefs that are pleasing to God, but some believe we should even avoid pointing out the religious errors of others. Please consider our online free Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>The Thief on the Cross and Baptism - 9/5/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 5 Sep 2016 12:17:57 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/salvation/thief_cross.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, baptism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[People who believe in salvation by "faith only" often claim that the thief on the cross proves that baptism is not necessary to receive the forgiveness of sins. Was the thief saved under the gospel of Jesus Christ? Does the Bible teach that people today can be forgiven by faith alone without being baptized? ]]></description>
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      <title>What Does It Mean to Love God? - 8/29/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:30:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/loving_god.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, love</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Jesus once said that loving God was the greatest command of all (Matt. 22:37,38). No doubt most people, who believe in God, will affirm that they love Him. Many people regularly express their love for God in worship services. This is good, but is it enough? Jesus warned about people who honored Him with their lips, but their hearts were far from Him (Matt. 15.8).They spoke of love, but they did not really possess it. So, what is love? How do we know whether or not we love God?]]></description>
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      <title>What Does God Require After Baptism? - 8/22/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:38:44 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/christianlife/after_baptism.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, baptism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Being a Christian requires a lifetime commitment to serve God faithfully. Baptism places us in a covenant relationship as Disciples of Jesus. What responsibilities and duties do we accept when we receive forgiveness of sins?]]></description>
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      <title>Local Church Involvement – MP3 - 8/15/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:40:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/church/local-church-involvement.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, church</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Does the Bible teach Christians to be identified with a specific local church? When they move, should they seek to be recognized as part of a church in their new location? Should they attend the meetings of a congregation, participate in its work, submit to its leadership, and participate in its discipline? Please listen to our free MP3 recording.]]></description>
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      <title>Service to Others - True Greatness - 8/8/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Aug 2016 12:38:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/christian_life/serving_others.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, service</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Most people think that, in order to be great, they must be wealthy or popular or famous. Others think they must have great talent in athletics or business. Still others think in terms of political power. But you can have all these things and still not be great, and you can be great even if you don't have any of these things! Please read our free Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>Significance of Jesus' Resurrection – 8/1/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Aug 2016 16:45:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/god/resurrection-significance.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, resurrection</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Why is the resurrection of Jesus fundamentally important to the Christian faith? What evidence does it give us about Christ as Lord, Son of God, Deity, and Savior from sin? What can we learn about our own resurrection from the dead, judgment, and eternal destiny? What does it teach about forgiveness of sins, the conditions of salvation, and the life of Christians? Why is Jesus resurrection important to you?]]></description>
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      <title>Marriage definition and sexual morality - 7/25/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:21:13 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/family/marriage-definition.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, marriage</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Our society has become increasingly confused about the meaning of marriage. This confusion reflects itself in rampant violation of principles of sexual purity, which principles are based on the meaning of true marriage. In fact, it appears that efforts to confuse the meaning of marriage are often motivated by a desire to lower the standard of sexual conduct. In order to emphasize the divine standard for marriage, please consider this summary of some basic Bible teachings regarding marriage and the principles of sexual conduct that are based on marriage.]]></description>
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      <title>Prayer to Mary - MP3 - 7/18/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:59:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/religious_groups/mary-glory.mp3.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Mary</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Was Mary born without original sin (the Immaculate Conception), and did she live a sinless life? Was she always a virgin even after Jesus' birth (Perpetual Virginity)?  Is she a Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix who can dispense the grace of forgiveness to sinners? Should people kneel or bow before her image in prayer and dedicate their lives in her honor? How does the Mariology of Roman Catholicism compare to the Bible?]]></description>
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      <title>What Is Saving Faith? - 7/11/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:32:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/saving_faith.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, faith</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bible speaks of people who are saved by faith, but it also mentions others who have faith yet are not saved. What then is required in order for a person to "believe to the saving of the soul" (Hebrews 10:39)? Are we saved by faith that simply has a conviction that God exists and Jesus is the Son of God who died for our sins? How important is obedience? Please read our free online Bible study.]]></description>
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      <title>Miracles for Today? - 7/4/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Jul 2016 11:26:38 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/god/miracles_duration.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, miracles</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Many devout people claim that miracles still exist today. Some believe in miraculous healings, tongue speaking, or direct guidance of the Holy Spirit. They may say that miracles are needed to produce faith today or simply to meet the needs of modern people. They may say that is unfair for God to refuse to do miracles today when He did them in Bible times. Please consider our free online Bible study about the duration of miracles.]]></description>
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      <title>Bible Principles of Morality - MP3 - 6/27/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:37:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/morality/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>religion, morality</category>
      <description><![CDATA[How should we determine what conduct is moral or immoral? What principles show what is morally right or wrong? The Bible is God's absolute standard of authority to reveal His will, yet we must study to understand and apply it. What does God's word say about stewardship, influence, example, and temptation? Please consider these Bible guidelines for moral living and conduct.]]></description>
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      <title>The State of the Dead – 6/20/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:02:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/man/state_of_dead.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, death</category>
      <description><![CDATA[People often wonder about the state of the dead between death and the judgment. The Bible teaches that Jesus will return and will judge all men for their lives. Then each one will receive eternal life or eternal punishment. But some wonder if people go directly to heaven or hell when they die. Others think people are simply unconscious till the judgment. Consider our free Bible study about the state of the dead.]]></description>
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      <title>To Whom Do New Testament Teachings Apply? - 5/30/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2016 09:58:16 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/bible/universal_application.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Who is required to obey the instructions of the gospel? Does the New Testament apply universally to all people or only to Christians, disciples of Christ, members of the church? Should people of every nation and race follow Divine authority, or is the Bible only for a certain nationality? How broad is the application of Scripture, and who is accountable to obey?]]></description>
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      <title>When Should We Have the Lord's Supper? - 5/23/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 12:01:19 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/church/lords_supper-time-art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, worship</category>
      <description><![CDATA[When and how often should Christians remember Jesus' death in the Lord's supper (communion)? Should we commune on the first day of the week (Sunday) or on the seventh-day Sabbath? Denominations may have the unleavened bread and fruit of the vine weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. This study examines the teaching of Christ regarding the time and frequency for partaking of the Lord's table.]]></description>
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      <title>Duties to Government - MP3 - 5//16/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2016 12:10:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/christian_life/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, government</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Civil government faces major turmoil. Rulers sometimes forbid that which they should encourage and encourage that which they should forbid. Often innocent people are penalized or treated unfairly while people engaged in immorality are defended. How should a Christian act toward government in times like this?]]></description>
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      <title>Goals of Parents for Children - 5/9/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 May 2016 10:50:18 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/family/raising_children.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, family</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Parents have many goals for their children. Some want their children to become wealthy, popular, or influential civic leaders. Others just hope their children will grow up to be good citizens, have good health, good families, and live like most middle-class Americans. Please study our free online article about the most important goal parents should seek to accomplish.]]></description>
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      <title>What Does It Mean to Be in Christ? - 5/2/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 May 2016 14:02:42 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/salvation/in_christ.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, forgiveness</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What does it mean to be "in Christ" and what blessings are found "in Christ"? Can we receive forgiveness, salvation, reconciliation, the grace of God, and the hope of eternal life outside Christ? What role do faith, repentance, baptism, and obedience have in salvation according to the gospel? Does forgiveness of sins come before baptism or as a result following from it?]]></description>
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      <title>Love for Truth - 4/25/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:00:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/bible/love-truth.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, truth</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Our society has little respect for objective truth. In a survey of university students, most told a man he had the right to believe he was 6'5" (he was 5'9"), Chinese (he was a white Caucasian), and a woman (he was obviously male). So people believe a biological male has the right to believe he is a woman and use women's facilities (and vice versa). Please study our free article about the importance of truth.]]></description>
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      <title>Individual Responsibility in Salvation - MP3 - 4/18/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:25:44 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/audio/salvation/index.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, salvation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people teach that babies can be baptized on the basis of the faith of the parents. Others act as though they should be treated as righteous because they have family members who are godly or because they are members of a faithful local church. Others think their relationship to God is hopeless if they come from a sinful family. Is each person responsible for their own personal relationship before God?]]></description>
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      <title>Man in the Image of God - 4/11/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:05:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/man/man-image-god.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, creation, evolution</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Unlike the animals, man was created in the image or likeness of God (Gen. 1:26-28). This is what makes him superior to animals. What does it mean for man to be in the image of God?. What consequence does this have to the subject of creation as compared to evolution?]]></description>
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      <title>Authority of Scriptural Reasoning - 4/4/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Apr 2016 12:30:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/bible/necessary_inference.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, Bible study</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What is "necessary inference"? Does the Bible use this method to teach us? Are logical conclusions binding if they are based on Scriptural reasoning that necessarily follows from God's word? Should we accept the "new hermeneutic" that denies that examples and necessary inferences constitute binding authority?]]></description>
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      <title>Finding Jesus' Church - 3/21/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:17:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/church/finding_jesus_church.art.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, church</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Jesus promised in Matthew 16:18 that He would build His church. Today many different religious groups exist, but what should you look for in order to find the church that Jesus built? In Matthew 15:9 He said: “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” So Jesus’ church should follow Jesus’ teachings, not the doctrines of men. What is Jesus’ will for the church? ]]></description>
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      <title>Special Bible Studies - 3/27-4/1</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:03:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.facebook.com/groups/UticaBibleStudies/</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion</category>
      <description><![CDATA[You are invited to attend a free series of Bible studies, March 27 – April 1. Lessons will be presented by Stacy Crim on the theme of studies from the minor prophets.Meetings are conducted at the meetinghouse of the Hillcrest Church of Christ, 3457 Johnstown-Utica Road, Utica, Ohio (one mile west of Utica on US 62).]]></description>
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      <title>Paul's Teaching about Baptism - 3/7/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Mar 2016 13:29:59 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/topics/salvation/baptism-paul-1cor.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, baptism</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Paul says in 1 Cor. 1:17 that he was not sent to baptize but to preach the gospel. So some claim this shows that baptism is not essential to salvation. But to understand the passage properly, please study our free article about Paul's teaching about baptism.]]></description>
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      <title>Marriage Problems with In-laws or Friends - 2/29/16</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:44:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://gospelway.com/family/marriage-friends.php</link>
      <author>David E. Pratte, gospelway.com</author>
      <category>Religion, marriage</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Some couples have problems with in-laws or friends. What effect can friends, in-laws, family, and relatives have on a marriage? How important can the influence of companions be?]]></description>
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