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Today's Bible Study The Tongue The tongue is a "little member" of the body (James 3:5), but is one that must be yielded to God as an instrument of righteousness (Romans 6:12,13). There are many references to the tongue in the Book of Proverbs. The wonderful gift of speech God has given us should be used for His glory, and should not be taken for granted or abused. The tongue should be used for the right purposes, but many times Satan gets hold of it and the results are devastating. More damage is probably done by the tongue in lives, homes, and churches than by any other means. Note some of the correct purposes for use of the tongue: bringing peace to men (chapter 15:1,26); giving wise reproof to the erring (chapters 15:12; 28:23); delivering lost souls from hell (chapters 11:9; 14:3-5; 12:6); teaching people the things of the Lord (chapter 15:7; 16:21,23; 20:15); and carrying the good news of the Gospel (chapter 25:25). Chapter 12:17-22 speaks of a lying tongue and, as we saw in chapter 6:16,17, God hates a lying tongue. Sometimes it is only covering sin in the heart, as was the case with Ananias and Sapphira, as related in Acts 5. Truth alone is eternal, but liars will be revealed and judged in the last day. Lips can only utter words, but the deceit of lies comes forth from the heart. If the intent of the heart is evil, then evil statements will come forth from the lips. Proverbs 17:4 indicates that liars enjoy listening to liars. A man who enjoys listening to gossip is the man who gossips! All liars will be punished (Proverbs 19:5,9). This is so emphatic that it is repeated twice in these verses. Revelation 22:15 says that hell is waiting for the one who "loveth and maketh a lie." April 25, 2024

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God and The essence of Christianity Christianity is the world's most widely practiced religion and although it has many denominations and great diversity, all Christians are united in Christ. At the heart of Christianity is a loving creator God who is also our redeemer. Also see Coming to Christ and Important Christian doctrines and beliefs and Christian Calendar. The Bible The Bible is a collection of documents compiled into one book almost 2,000 years ago. Although it was men who put pen to paper, the Bible itself tells us that it is God-breathed. It is the most widely read book in the world and has been translated into hundreds of languages. In English alone there are dozens of translations in common use, including the King James Version and The World English Bible. Christian art, literature and music and Christian Classics Throughout church history, people have devoted themselves to great works of literature and art for God. The Christian Classics library is a collection of public domain Christian writings, with works like The Confessions of St. Augustine, Pilgrim's Progress and In His Steps. Bible Dictionaries and commentaries such as Mathew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible are useful references to gain an overview of a topic. Help build a Bible Dictionary based on Easton's Bible Dictionary and contribute to our collection of Song information and lyrics. See also Christianity and the internet. File:Mount sinai 170px.jpg Travel, mission and testimonies Find a church (or add information about your church) in our Directory listing of churches around the world. Travel stories to areas of historical significance in Christianity (or other Places) are welcome. Let the world know about the weird, interesting or inspiring places you've visited. Mission and proclaiming Christ, whether in our own backyard or in a foreign land is something Christ calls us to do. Current issues and News Today, the Christian church faces many issues. There is a mass of people who have not heard the good news of Jesus. Christians around the world are involved in missionary work to bring men and women to Christ as commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission. At the same time, billions of people live in terrible poverty without clean water or the opportunity for good health. If we are to truly follow in the footsteps of Jesus, then these are issues that should be close to our heart too. See also Religion and politics and Apologetics

Church history and denominations There seems to be a bewildering array of denominations. Some of the larger ones include Roman Catholicism, the Greek and Russian Orthodox churches and the wide variety of Protestant churches. Since the church was formed, major events and conflict, often over matters of doctrine has resulted in significant rifts in the church. Christian doctrine and debates Various Creeds and catechisms have been written as statements of the beliefs of different Christians. Today there is still considerable differences in understanding on major themes in Christianity like Justification, salvation and grace. For indexes of all themes see Christian Topics and Sermons. See also Christian eschatology Famous Christians Some of the more well known Christians have included Paul the apostle, Augustine, Martin Luther and C.S. Lewis. Yet every person impacts on the world in some way. We may not remember who the man was that led Billy Graham to Christ, but he certainly has changed the world. Testimonies of how we came to Christ (or perhaps how he came to us) can remind us that Christianity is about a personal relationship. It isn't ultimately about knowing things or doctrine. It's about knowing the person who can save you. See also Reflections and Daily Devotions. File:Religious symbols 170px.gif Cults and other religions The world is a mixing pot of religions. Some of the larger ones include Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Other ones with origins linked to Christianity include Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses. What are the common threads? What are the differences? How is Christianity unique? Write about your own experiences with other religions or about your contact with people of different faiths.

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