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Articles by Jack Wellman

Jack Wellman is a father and grandfather and a Christian author and pastor of Heritage Evangelical Free Church in Udall, KS [https://modelchrist.org/] & also a Prison Minister. He did his graduate work at Moody Theological Seminary. His books are include: “Teaching Children The Gospel/How to Raise Godly Children,“ “Do Babies Go To Heaven?/Why Does God Allow Suffering?,“ "The Great Omission; Reaching the Lost for Christ," and “Blind Chance or Intelligent Design?, Empirical Methodologies & the Bible."

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What Does Redeemed Or Redemption Mean When Used In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

What does the word “redeemed” or “redemption” mean when used in the Bible? What is Redemption? The word redemption means to gain something or to regain possession of something in exchange for a payment either by paying it off or by paying in full some amount owed for the possession. I used a voucher at […]

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8 Awesome Bible Verses About Loving and Caring For Animals

by Jack Wellman

Here are eight great Bible verses about loving and caring for animals. Proverbs 12:10 “Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.” This proverb is very clear. Whoever is righteous will have regard for the life or the care of their animals, whether they […]

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What Is A Pagan? Is The Term Pagan Or Paganism Used In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

What does the word “pagan” mean when used in the Bible? What is “paganism?” The word “pagan” originally meant a “region delimited by markers,” like a city or a state or even a region that was easily marked off. Now it literally means anyone else’s religion or belief system that rests outside of their own […]

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Should You Force Your Teenager To Go To Church?

by Jack Wellman

Do you believe you should force your teenager to go to church? A Matter of Choice I cannot tell you as a parent what you should or shouldn’t do. Even though I’m now a grandfather, and all my children are adults, that still doesn’t qualify me to tell you whether you should force your teenager […]

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Where Does The Bible Mention The Rapture?

by Jack Wellman

Where does the Bible mention the rapture? Is the rapture true? What is the Rapture? The word rapture comes from the idea that we will be “caught up” (Greek, “harpazo”) to be with the Lord before the tribulation comes. The words “caught up” come from the Greek and mean to “be taken by force,” almost […]

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5 Prayers For Church Unity

by Jack Wellman

Here are five prayers that may help you pray for church unity. Prayer for Unity in the Community Righteous Father, You know that we are called into a community of believers who are to have one mind, and that is to glorify You and to make disciples of all nations, even if we’re only able […]

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Who Was Legion In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

When a “legion” is mentioned in the Bible, what was it? Jesus encountered a man named Legion in the Bible, who was he? What is a Legion? When we find the word “legion” in the New Testament, it’s referring to a specific number more than a Roman legion itself. A Roman legion was a division […]

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Who Was Goliath In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

You’ve probably read the account of David and Goliath but who was Goliath? Goliath and the Philistines We are first introduced to Goliath when Saul is king over Israel as “the Philistines gathered their armies for battle. And they were gathered at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. […]

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What Is The Difference Between Hell and The Lake Of Fire In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

What is the difference between hell and the lake of fire? Are they the same or are they different? Is Annihilation Biblical? Jesus spoke twice as much about hell as He ever did heaven, but why? It was because He didn’t want anyone to go there. If you knew that there was a bridge out […]

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5 Reasons Your Kids Don’t Want To Go To Church

by Jack Wellman

Here are five reasons your children may not want to go to church and how you may be able to change that. 1) A Double-Life I know of several people who became discouraged by Christianity and church, mainly because of their parent’s hypocrisy. They tell me that their parents are one way at home, and […]

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