2014 December — Page 2

Different Types Of Prayer Found In The Bible

There are many different types of prayers found in the Bible; some given by name and others by example. There is also variation in how people categorize various prayers in the Bible. Here is a good list to get you started in studying the different types of prayers in the Bible for yourself. I trust […]

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What Is The Spiritual Gift of Discernment? How Do You Know If You Have It?

by Jack Wellman

What is the gift of discernment? How do you know that you have it? How does this gift help the church? A Valuable Gift Do you discern things when others miss them? Are you able to see, hear, or read something that just doesn’t seem right? Can you spot a phony teaching or church leader […]

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6 Good Bible Verses About Accountability

by Crystal McDowell

Everyone is called to be accountable in some way. Husbands and wives are accountable to be faithful to each other. Children are called to be accountable in their obedience to parents. Employees are called to be accountable to their employers and students are called to be accountable to their teachers. Why is it necessary to […]

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What Does Perseverance Of The Saints Mean?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

My first life experience with someone who held to the doctrine of “perseverance of the saints” was during the time I served in my first pastorate. I learned of a woman who struggled with addictions. She was taught by those who held strong Calvinist beliefs that if God chose her to be saved she would […]

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What Is The Spiritual Gift of Administration? How Do You Know If You Have It?

by Jack Wellman

Do you know what the gift of Administration looks like? How can you tell whether you have it or know for sure you don’t have this gift of the Spirit? The Gifts of the Spirit The gifts of the Spirit are mentioned in Romans 12 and in 1 Corinthians 12 but there are others besides […]

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8 Little Known Christians Throughout History Who Had A Big Impact

by Pamela Rose Williams

How well do you know the history of Christians who have had a big impact for the Lord? Most of us have heard of D.L. Moody, Jim Elliot, Jonathan Edwards, Billy Graham, Corrie ten Boom and the like but what about those who have had an impact and are nearly forgotten, I have highlighted just […]

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7 Bible Verses To Help Overcome Resentment

by Crystal McDowell

Have you ever been treated unfairly? When mistreatment spans over a long period of time, we may find ourselves struggling with resentment. It is our fleshy response to indignities, insults, and injustice. Yet unresolved resentment can hover over our lives causing havoc on us internally and those who live with us—even if they aren’t the […]

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7 Blessings From God You Might Take For Granted

by David Peach

God has given us so many blessings that are too often taken for granted. Of these many blessings from God, there are some that He gives to everyone and others which only come by knowing Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Of the seven blessings mentioned here, the gift of life and His love are available […]

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What Is The Difference Between Fundamentalists and Evangelicals?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

In Christian and non-Christian circles, you often hear the words fundamentalist or evangelical used to describe Christians. Often, people refer to those who are in megachurches as evangelicals. Likewise, people often refer to Christians whom are staunch in their beliefs as fundamentalists. These popular descriptions make it necessary to ask what is the difference between […]

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What Is The Spiritual Gift of Mercy? How Do You Know If You Have It?

by Jack Wellman

What is the spiritual gift of mercy? How can you know if you have it? What are the attributes of having this gift? Mercy is I love the definition of grace and mercy that I have seen over the years; grace is where we receive that which we do not deserve but mercy is where […]

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