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Election Day 2024: Keeping the Faith in Uncertain Times

Nov 5, 2024

Election Day 2024: Keeping the Faith in Uncertain Times

I welcome any reader of course, but this letter is originally for the precious body of believers of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield. Dear Brothers and Sisters of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, We have done our best to shepherd our own hearts concerning this year’s presidential election. We...

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How do we deal with medically abnormal gender issues and offer biblical encouragement?

Nov 5, 2024

How do we deal with medically abnormal gender issues and offer biblical encouragement?

This question concerns the condition of being a hermaphrodite—a female born with male genitalia, or with ambiguous genitalia. This is a birth defect, and it’s a very sensitive and complex issue, particularly in our current era, where there’s an emphasis on choosing one’s gender identity. I’ll address that shortly.

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How many temples are there in Jerusalem?

Nov 4, 2024

How many temples are there in Jerusalem?

The first temple was built by Solomon, and the second one is mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Is this the same temple that King Herod added to, or is it considered the third temple?

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Were dinosaurs real, are they biblical?

Nov 1, 2024

Were dinosaurs real, are they biblical?

When it comes to the question of whether dinosaurs were real and if they are mentioned in the Bible, we can answer “yes” to both. Let me explain. First, dinosaurs were indeed real. Some people suggest that lesser forms of dinosaurs still exist on Earth today, but traditionally, dinosaurs were crea...

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