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2016 | God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say

They are simple phrases. They sound Christian—like something you might find in the Bible. We’ve all heard these words. Maybe we’ve said them. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways. Join Adam Hamilton in this 5-week Bible study to search for the whole truth by comparing common Christian clichés with the wisdom found in Scripture.

Speakers:Adam Hamilton

Writers:Adam Hamilton

Topics:Christian Living Bible

Source:Abingdon Press

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Half Truths Session 1 Clip: Everything Happens for a Reason

In this short excerpt, Adam Hamilton introduces us to statements many Christians commonly use that he suggests are actually half truths. The first half truth he...

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Half Truths Session 2 Clip: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

In this short excerpt, Adam Hamilton explores the saying "God helps those who help themselves", which is often erroneously thought to be in the Bible.

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Half Truths Session 3 Clip: God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle

In this excerpt, Adam Hamilton explores the half truth "God won't give you more than you can handle." He describes ways in which the saying is true, along with ...

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Half Truths Session 4 Clip: God Said It, I believe It, That Settles It

In this short preview, Adam Hamilton explores a half-truth that is perhaps less familiar to many: "God said it, I believe it, that settles it." Hamilton discuss...

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Half Truths Session 5 Clip: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin

In this excerpt, Adam Hamilton explores a statement often heard in church circles today: "Love the sinner, hate the sin." He discusses ways in which this statem...

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Study Sessions

Half Truths Session 1: Everything Happens for a Reason

Adam Hamilton introduces us to statements many Christians commonly use that he suggests are actually half truths. The first half truth he discusses is "Everythi...

2191 views | 2 years ago updated

Half Truths Session 2: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Adam Hamilton explores the saying "God helps those who help themselves", which is often erroneously thought to be in the Bible.

1426 views | 2 years ago updated

Half Truths Session 3: God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle

Adam Hamilton explores the half truth "God won't give you more than you can handle." He describes ways in which the saying is true, along with ways in which the...

1328 views | 2 years ago updated

Half Truths Session 4: God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It

Adam Hamilton explores a half-truth that is perhaps less familiar to many: "God said it, I believe it, that settles it." Hamilton discusses what might be behind...

1246 views | 2 years ago updated

Half Truths Session 5: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin

Adam Hamilton explores a statement often heard in church circles today: "Love the sinner, hate the sin." He discusses ways in which this statement is biblically...

1119 views | 2 years ago updated

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Join Adam Hamilton in Exploring Popular Sayings that Miss the Point

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