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How Persecution Grows The Church

Most of us try to avoid being persecuted, but the truth is, persecution can actually grow the church and grow us. Here’s how. A Normal Thing No Christian should ever be surprised when they are persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ. The real surprise is if they’ve never been persecuted. If that’s the case, […]

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Dealing With Disappointment

by Guest

Life is full of disappointments, so here’s how to deal with disappointment and challenges in life that you are facing or will face someday. The Challenge of Life Life can be overwhelming and challenging at times, and for some of us, discouragement may arise due to a feeling of disappointment, despondency and discouragement, but fortunately, […]

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Should Pastors Or Ministers Ever Retire?

by Jack Wellman

Should pastors or ministers retire at a certain age? If so, when, and if not, why not? Moses Moses was apparently fit to cross over into the Promised Land with Israel, but God told Moses he would not enter into the land because he had disobeyed God earlier (Num 20). God told Moses, “This is […]

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The Parable Of the Good Shepherd

by Jack Wellman

Why does the Bible refer to believers as sheep? Why not eagles, falcons, lions or tigers? The Nature of Sheep My uncle in Iowa used to raise sheep, and I can remember him saying a lot of things about his sheep; most of it bad. For example, they would not come near us; my brother […]

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Why Were Moses And Elijah On The Mount Of Transfiguration?

by Jack Wellman

Have you ever wondered why Moses and Elijah were with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration? Why wasn’t David, Abraham, or someone else? The Law and the Prophets If there was anyone in the Bible that we associate with the Law of God, it is Moses. Moses and the Law are mentioned frequently together in […]

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Why Did Jesus Speak In Parables?

by Jack Wellman

Why did Jesus speak in parables? What was their purpose? Parables The word parable means to “cast alongside” something else, so Jesus used parables in His teachings in this manner. He would cast out a truth alongside an earthly story. Sometimes their purpose was to hide the meaning; sometimes it was to make it plain, […]

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Could Jesus Have Sinned?

by Jack Wellman

Was it possible that Jesus could have sinned during the Temptation in the Wilderness? All Have Sinned Not counting Jesus, there has never been a person who has not sinned. It is not humanly possible for us not to sin. We drink up sin like water. It’s just our nature. We haven’t just fallen short […]

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What Is Preterism? What Is A Preterist?

by Jack Wellman

What is preterism? What does a preterist believe? Eschatology Eschatology is a study of the end times. Things like the Book of Revelation, the rapture, and the great tribulation are among a few of the things that fall under eschatology. One example of the end time views is Preterism. Preterism is the Christian view that […]

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How Christians Should Respond To Mass Shootings And Violence?

by Jack Wellman

The world is increasingly more violent, especially with all the mass shootings, so what peace can we find in Scripture with all the violence around us? Vengeance is God’s Passages like Romans 12:14-21 are helpful for us and children to read when mass shootings occur or they hear about mass violence. When we or our […]

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Are There Errors In The Koran (Qur’an)?

by Jack Wellman

Does the Koran or Qur’an have errors in it? If so, why do Muslims claim it’s inspired by God? Scientific Errors Does the Koran or Qur’an have errors in it? If so, why do Muslims claim it’s inspired by God? Those are two very good questions, and the answer to the first question is, yes, […]

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