2013 July — Page 2

24 Christian Salvation Quotes

Getting someone to speak about salvation and especially their understanding of salvation is sometimes a very difficult task. Sometimes it is because they simply do not understand the meaning of the word. Other times it is because they think they need to know so much more about the Bible before they can share salvation with […]

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Should Pastors Be Paid? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

Should pastors be paid? Should they be required to work to support themselves? What does the Bible say about whether a pastor should be paid or not? Bi-Vocational Pastors Sadly, the two lowest paying professions for those who hold Bachelor Degrees or higher, are for teachers and pastors. Does it seem that society in general […]

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How to Confess Your Sins: A Bible Study

by Crystal McDowell

Remember the character, Fonzi, of the TV sitcom Happy Days? He was the coolest of all the characters of the show, but he had one major flaw…he couldn’t apologize. He lacked the ability to say “I’m sorry. I was wrong.” Many of us share the same flaw especially when it comes to our closest family […]

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22 Great Andrew Murray Quotes

by Pamela Rose Williams

Andrew Murray was a native and pastor to many South African churches. He was raised by Dutch Reformed missionaries and was educated in Scotland with his brother. He and his brother went on to study Theology in the Netherlands. He lived to be nearly 89 years old. He was best known for his leadership in […]

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What Is The Purpose of The Church? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

Why was the church of Jesus Christ founded? What is the church’s purpose? What does the Bible give as a reason for the church being brought into existence? Jesus’ Church Founded Jesus Christ said that He would build His church and that the gates of hell, or death, would not prevail against it and so […]

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6 Prayers For Fertility or a New Baby

by Derek Hill

There are so many blessings that come with having children! The pitter patter of little feet running through the halls and the laughter accompanying it always makes me smile! Whether you are a parent already or trying to have your first child, you can be assured that children are one of the biggest blessings you […]

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What Does the Bible Say About Humor or Laughter?

by Crystal McDowell

Do you imagine that God has a sense of humor? Since we are made in the image of God and we are creatures of laughter—He must laugh out loud! Heaven will definitely be a place with pearly gates, streets of gold, and foundations made of the finest jewels. It must also be marked with joy […]

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Are Deathbed Conversions Real? Are They Fair?

by Jack Wellman

Are deathbed conversions authentic? Can a person be saved at the last moment? Are deathbed conversions fair and if so, are they real? The Last Shall be First? Jesus once gave a parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). In it, the “Master of the house” went into the streets to find workers […]

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Redemption in the Bible: 7 Powerful Stories

by David Peach

The Bible is a book about redemption. God wants to communicate this story to us through His Word. He does this by giving us many smaller stories that illustrate the wonderful truth of the redemption provided through His Son, Jesus Christ. There are at least three words in the Bible which are translated “redeem.” One […]

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Is Hell Really Eternal? Does The Bible Say?

by Jack Wellman

Is hell real or just a metaphor? Is it eternal and without end as the Scriptures seem to indicate? What does the Bible say about whether hell is eternal or not? The Old Testament uses a different word for hell than does the New Testament and that shouldn’t surprise us because the Old Testament was […]

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