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A growing debate in Christian circles is challenging centuries of tradition: Should believers speak of God’s “kingdom” — or embrace the newer, more inclusive term “kin-dom”? Progressive leaders say the shift reflects equality and relationship, while critics warn it undermines core theology. The Bible frequently uses the phrase “kingdom of God.” It refers to God’s…

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More than three decades after his father, the late Billy Graham, preached the Gospel in Argentina, evangelist Franklin Graham returned to Buenos Aires with the same life-changing message — and the results were nothing short of miraculous. Over two nights at Velez Stadium, an estimated 75,000 people gathered for Esperanza Buenos Aires, a free evangelistic…

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A college ministry is celebrating after thirteen athletes publicly declared their faith by getting baptized. Joshua McKenzie serves as part of Purdue University’s Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s (FCA) and had been receiving a lot of questions about baptism since teaching about it to a group of athletes. “A couple weeks ago, we were looking at…

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A controversial art installation in Switzerland is turning heads—and stirring debate—after unveiling a hyper-realistic sculpture of former President Donald Trump bound to a cross-shaped execution gurney and dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit. The piece, titled “Saint or Sinner?” by British artist Mason Storm, went on display at the Gleis 4 gallery in Basel this…

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The Vatican has issued a statement regarding the status of the Virgin Mary as a “co-redeemer” with Christ, which many have come to believe that salvation comes through both Jesus and Mary. Catholics revere Mary, the mother of Jesus, to the point of being accused of idolatry by Protestants. The Vatican’s statement, however, condemned the…

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A recently discovered Egyptian fortress could be tied to the biblical account of Moses and the exodus from Egypt. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of a military fortress that covers around 86,100 square feet at Tell al-Kharouba in North Sinai.  Archaeologists dated the fortress to what is known as Egypt’s…

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After more than two decades of ministry together, Joel and Ellen Cave—founders of the influential Glow Church in Gold Coast, Australia—have announced their separation and decision to step down from their pastoral roles. In a message sent to church members and shared with The Christian Post, Glow Church Chairman Dave Weatherall said the separation was…

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Sixty newly discovered tombs in Turkey could be linked to the book of Colossians, written by the apostle Paul. Archaeologist Barış Yener described the find to Anadolu Agency (AA), saying, “In Colossae, we discovered what appears to be the largest necropolis in Anatolia, featuring rock-cut, trough-shaped tombs. After removing the surface soil, we identified around…

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Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old synagogue within the Yehudiya Nature Reserve in Golan Heights. The area was originally part of the Syrian village of Yehudiya, which Israel captured from Syria in 1967. Since that point, the village has been abandoned but hinted at the existence of artifacts from ancient days. “The abandoned Syrian village is…

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An ancient Assyrian inscription discovered near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is giving some big clues about communications between the ancient kings of Judah and the outside world. The inscription was found on a 2,700-year-old pottery fragment inscribed in Akkadian cuneiform. The shard measures about 2.5 centimeters and was deciphered by Dr. Filip Vukosavović, Dr.…

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