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02/19/2013New Testament Scholar: Chasing Biblical Manuscripts Is Nothing Like 'Indiana Jones'
New Testament scholar and Dallas Theological Seminary professor Daniel B. Wallace has a very busy life, and likes it that way. In addition to teaching, churning out books and serving as a consultant on various Bible translations, the textual critic spends much of his time leading efforts to digitize the world's remaining biblical manuscripts.
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02/19/2013End Times Infographic Dissects Christian Views on Tribulation, Rapture
A graphic designer and evangelical Christian pastor who has been working his way through all 66 books of the Bible to create theological illustrations of each one, recently shared a new infographic summarizing three common end-time views held by Christians.
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02/18/2013Pastor Benny Hinn's Son Detained for Allegedly Beating Man at Brazilian Crusade
The son of charismatic Christian evangelist Benny Hinn was detained along with two bodyguards employed by the ministry for allegedly assaulting a deaf and dumb man during an evangelistic event in Manaus, Brazil.
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02/15/2013Christian Music Artist and Evangelist Carman Licciardello Reveals Cancer Battle
Carman Licciardello, popular Christian music artist described as part evangelist and part Vegas showman, has revealed that he was recently diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer and may have no more than four years left to live.
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02/14/2013Jay Bakker Talks Faith, Doubt and Where the Church Has Gone Wrong
Pastor Jay Bakker of Revolution Church NYC has released a new book in which he encourages Christians to doubt, question and re-examine their beliefs and the Bible in pursuit of the "unknown God of limitless grace" that he's come to know through his own faith journey.
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02/14/2013Christians Reminded That Lent Is About 'Giving Up' to Gain and Grow
Lent is in full swing for many Christians who started their 46-day period (40 not counting Sundays) of self-denial on Ash Wednesday, with some taking up a fast of food or alcohol, cutting back on watching television, or refraining from using social media in an effort to gain ground in their spiritual life.
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02/13/2013Rob Bell Tackles Misconceptions About God in New Book
Former Mars Hill Bible Church pastor Rob Bell has released a trailer and tour dates for his new book, What We Talk About When We Talk About God, in which the Christian author and minister does for God "what he did for heaven and hell in Love Wins," according to the publisher.
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02/13/2013GameChanger Summit Calls on Leaders to Stand in the Gap for the Fatherless
The GameChanger Coaches Leadership Summit, scheduled to take place in Dallas next week, will draw together dynamic speakers and leaders from the world of sports to encourage attendees to stand in the gap to help impact "a fatherless generation."
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02/12/2013Calif. Pastor Rebukes Christians for 'Worshipping Weapons' Amid Gun Debate
A California pastor has taken his congregation to the Bible in an effort to dispel the fear and anxiety he believes has gripped many people amid the national debate on gun control, while also taking some Christians to task for "worshipping" their weapons.
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02/11/2013MC Jin Talks 'Fallen' State of Rap, Making an Impact for Christ
MC Jin, born Jin Au-Yeung, recently spoke with The Christian Post about his transition from the days of pursuing fame as a Ruff Ryder and BET freestyle champion, to finding God and success during a nearly four-year stay in Hong Kong. The Chinese-American rapper, now back in New York, also spoke with CP about refocusing his hip-hop career with the goal of making an impact for Christ.
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Joel Osteen: Straight, Gay, Good or Bad – All Are Welcome
Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen, who along with wife, Victoria Osteen, will be leading "A Night of Hope" in Las Vegas, Friday night, has said that he avoids speaking on controversial issues because he doesn't want anyone to feel excluded from his messages.
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02/08/2013Rick Warren to Talk Religious Freedom Issues at Georgetown's Berkley Center
Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., will appear at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs next week to discuss religious freedom at a time when individuals and institutions are being challenged about putting their faith into public practice.
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02/08/2013Eddie Long's Church Warned in Advance of Million-Dollar Ponzi Scheme?
Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia was warned about the alleged financial shenanigans of Ephren Taylor long before the businessman managed to convince members of his congregation to hand over more than a million dollars for investment deals, which the federal government says were part of an elaborate scam.
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02/07/2013'How to Write a Worship Song' Spoof Strikes a Chord; Called 'Sad, But True'
An online comedic group known by the name of Blimey Cow has turned heads this week with its latest video, a tutorial titled "How to Write a Worship Song (In 5 Minutes or Less)," lampooning popular praise songs found in some Christian churches.
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02/06/2013Evolution of Jin: Former Ruff Ryder's Fall to Grace
Ten years ago at age 20, Jin Au-Yeung, otherwise known as MC Jin or just Jin, became the first Chinese solo rapper to sign with a major record label, a deal birthed from his equally historic freestyle rap battles on BET's "106 & Park." Suddenly, he was everywhere — in magazines and movies, on other artists' albums. Jin had finally arrived — or so he thought.


