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Jesus chooses his disciples and teaches them, illustrating a type of election.
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Who are the elect in the New Testament?

The word elect generates a lot of discussion and debate in the Christian church. Both Jesus and the apostles use the term in their teachings. So, who are the elect in the New Testament? The term “chosen” is used even more in the Bible.  Are the elect and the chosen the same?

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The prodigal son repenting before his father and asking for mercy.
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Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son

The parable of the prodigal son is perhaps the most touching of Jesus’ parables. It’s the story of a wayward son and his reconciliation with his father. Jesus told it to illustrate how a sinful person is reconciled to God. But it just rebellious and irresponsible people that need to hear this? Or does the story relate to everyone?

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Path leading upward into glowing heavenly clouds, symbolizing predestination: the believer's destiny of becoming like Christ in heaven.
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Predestination in the Bible

Many Christians stay away from the subject of predestination because they see it as controversial and think that discussing it only leads to disagreement and conflict. Others put it into the “things I will not understand until heaven” category. But predestination is an important Christian doctrine and a great consolation to believers if understood correctly. So, what is predestination in the Bible?

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Wheat field with an abundant crop because of seed sown in good soil.
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Jesus’ Parable of the Seeds and Soils

Jesus was the master teacher, and as such, he used stories to illustrate his teachings. One of his most familiar is the parable of the seeds and soils. For many of Jesus’ parables, his explanation is not recorded. But he explained this one privately to his disciples. But even with Jesus’ explanation, there have been various interpretations. So, how should we interpret and apply this most important story?

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In Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager, the owner tells the manager he can no longer manage his business.
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Jesus’ Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Jesus’ parable of the shrewd manager is a great story with an important lesson. But it’s a difficult one for many people. In it, Jesus used a dishonest and conniving character to illustrate an important spiritual principle. Why would he do that? And what is the principle he’s teaching?

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Someone studying the Bible under a gas lamp, trying to harmonize Jesus' and Paul's teachingsassages
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Harmonizing Teachings of Jesus and Paul

To some people, the teachings of Jesus and those of the apostle Paul don’t always agree. Critics of the Bible and of the Christian faith like to point out what they see as glaring differences. Even solid believers are known to gravitate toward the teachings of either Jesus or Paul. But are Jesus and Paul really at odds? Is there a conflict between the two?

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Young man praying to the Father in reverence and humility.
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Jesus leads us in prayer to our Father

Prayer is such an important part of our relationship with God. But is there a right way to pray? Can prayer be misguided? If so, what can we use as a guide? Let’s look at how Jesus taught his disciples to pray to our Father.

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The Pharisees and Sadducees argue with the Roman soldiers about the words to put over Jesus when he is crucified.
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Pharisees and Sadducees: Jesus’ warnings for us

The Pharisees and Sadducees play a very large part in the story of the gospel. Who were they and what did they believe?  Why did Jesus confront them so strongly? And can we learn anything from this history? Are there any groups today who think and act in the same way?

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Pontius Pilate questions Jesus: "What is truth?" Jesus explains that his kingdom is one of truth.
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Christ’s Kingdom of Truth

“What is truth?” Pontius Pilate’s infamous question to Jesus during his trial seems sarcastic, maybe even cynical. Was he asking to find ultimate truth? No, probably not. But it’s a legitimate question—what is truth? Is it real, or just an illusory concept? Are there really absolutes as opposed to just ideas? And what is Christ’s kingdom of truth?

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Two oxen joined together by a yoke, pulling a plow.

Wearing the Yoke of Christ

In the ancient world and even in many parts of the world today, farmers used animals to do the heavy work of plowing fields, carrying loads, and pulling carts. A wooden yoke connected the animal to the plow or load. When two animals were used, they were joined together by the yoke. Jesus used this most familiar farm implement to describe the relationship he has with those who trust and serve him.

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