Is “God Accepts Me Just As I Am” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). Many people take comfort in the phrase, “God accepts me just as I am.” The idea sounds compassionate and freeing. It emphasizes God’s love and welcome […]
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Daily DiamondsIs “Faith Is Blind” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). Some people describe religious belief with the phrase “faith is blind.” The idea is that faith means believing something without evidence, without thinking, or even in spite of reason. But
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Daily DiamondsIs “God Won’t Bless You Unless You Give” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). In some church settings, people hear a message that sounds something like this: “If you want God’s blessing, you must give first.” While generosity is clearly
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Daily DiamondsIs “Money Is the Root of All Evil” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). Many people confidently quote this phrase: “Money is the root of all evil.” It is often used to criticize wealth, business, or financial success. But does
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Why Is Jesus Called the Lamb Who Was Slain? Understanding Revelation 5 The story of redemption does not end at the cross. Scripture reveals that the sacrifice of Christ echoes into eternity. In the book of Revelation, the apostle John is given a vision of heaven, and at the center of that vision stands a
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Why Is Christ’s Blood Greater Than Animal Sacrifices? Understanding Hebrews 9–10 The cross accomplished redemption, but the New Testament also explains what that redemption means. Few passages interpret the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice more clearly than Hebrews chapters 9 and 10. Here the writer compares the Old Covenant sacrificial system with the once-for-all offering of
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Series, Topical StudyIs “Being Spiritual Is Better Than Being Biblical” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). In recent years, many people have said, “I’m spiritual, not religious,” or even, “It’s better to be spiritual than biblical.” The implication is that spirituality is
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Daily Diamonds, SeriesIs “Church Membership Makes You a Christian” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). Some people assume that joining a church, signing a membership card, or regularly attending services automatically makes them a Christian. The reasoning seems simple: “I belong to
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Daily Diamonds, SeriesIs “Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). Many people assume the phrase “Cleanliness is next to godliness” comes straight from Scripture. It sounds biblical. It even feels moral and upright. But does the Bible actually
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Daily Diamonds, SeriesIs “Speak Your Truth” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). In modern culture, few phrases are as celebrated as this one: “Speak your truth.” It appears in interviews, social media posts, classrooms, and conversations about identity. It sounds empowering and
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