Why Did God Say He Loved Jacob and Hated Esau?

by Jack Wellman
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Why does the Bible say God hated Esau but He loved Jacob?  Is that fair?  Why would God love one and not the other? Selling Esau’s Birthright The story of Jacob and Esau began to get interesting because Esau, as the firstborn, had actual privileges of the birthright but did he regard it very highly?  […]

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Why Can’t I Get To Heaven Through Good Works?

by Jack Wellman
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Many people believe that they’re a very good person and that will bring them to heaven but this is actually false and we can be thankful that it is. Our good Works Good works have their place in the life of the Christian.  Salvation is not one of them.  James did say “What good is […]

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What Does Propitiation Mean?

by Jack Wellman
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What does the word “propitiation” mean when used within the context of Scripture?  What does it teach us about God and specifically, about Christ? Propitiation is… The secular or worldly definition of propitiation is hard to separate from the biblical definition.  It basically means the conciliation or a conciliatory act by someone.  If we had […]

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Can The Bible Become An Idol?

by Jack Wellman
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The question might seem ridiculous at first but can the Bible actually become an idol? The answer might surprise you. Idolatry Idolatry is the worship of anything or anyone, regardless of what it is.  Some people worship money by investing their whole life into pursuing it.  Some people make their job or position in life […]

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Top 8 Bible Verses About Fighting

by Jack Wellman
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The Bible has a lot about fighting…some of it justified and some of it not. Here are my top 8 Bible verses on fighting with a personal commentary about them. 1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the […]

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What Are The Seven Seals In The Book Of Revelation?

by Jack Wellman
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Have you ever wondered what the seven seals in the Book of Revelation are and what they are for? Four Seals, Four Horses The first of the four seals are what are sometimes called the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (or unveiling).  These horses either speak of a time past or a time yet to […]

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What Does The Bible Say About God Taking Care Of You?

by Jack Wellman
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Does the Bible say anything about God taking care of you?  If so, what are some verses that mention this? God Cares for His Creation It is clear that God cares for His creation.  Read what Jesus said in Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather […]

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What Is Eternal Or Everlasting Life?

by Jack Wellman
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When the Bible mentions that believers have eternal life, what does it mean? Is it obvious or is there more to it that we might think? Eternal Life verses Eternal Fire Jesus once astonished His listeners by talking about ridding themselves of sin by saying “if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, […]

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Top 7 Bible Verses About Bravery With Commentary

by Jack Wellman
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Here are my top 7 Bible verses about bravery with commentary to follow. Judges 21:10 “So the congregation sent 12,000 of their bravest men there and commanded them, “Go and strike the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead with the edge of the sword.” Today, churches are still in need of brave men and women in their congregations […]

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Why Did God Create Satan or Lucifer?

by Jack Wellman
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Since Satan or Lucifer (the Devil) fell from grace and into sin, why did God create him?  The answer might surprise you. Why Would God Create Satan? This is a huge mystery for a lot of people. Why would God create Satan who would become His natural enemy and the enemy of everyone who has […]

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