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Does The Bible Command A Rape Victim To Marry Their Rapist?

Does the Bible actually command a rape victim to marry their rapist? Is this what the Bible teaches? The Commandments God gave us the Ten Commandments, not to take away from the pleasures of life, but to give us the very best of life. It’s not so much, “Don’t do this and don’t do that” […]

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Who is the Messiah: A Bible Summary

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

It is no secret that many people today are Biblically illiterate. Therefore, it is no surprise that many of the terms that are commonly used in Biblical teaching are no longer used as they were originally intended. The word messiah is a perfect example. In today’s common language, the use of the term messiah has […]

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Did James Believe In Salvation Through Works?

by Jack Wellman

Was James teaching about works contrary to the doctrine of being saved apart from works? Salvation by Grace through Faith The truth is most of the world’s religions require you to do things, in particular some amount of “good works” in order to be saved or be reincarnated as something higher and even to enter […]

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Did Adam And Eve Have Belly Buttons (Navels)?

by Jack Wellman

Did the first man (Adam) and first woman (Eve) have a navel or belly button? Why is it important to know? Why it’s Important to Know I believe it’s important to know how to answer this question because people who are skeptical about God will ask such things. To know how to give an answer, […]

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Conviction Versus Preference: What’s the Difference?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Often I meet people that express to me that they are Christians. Then, before long in the conversation they will describe to me how God spoke to them and convicted them that they should be doing a certain thing. When asked to explain what it was that they were told by God, most of the […]

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Why Did Jacob Wrestle With God In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

Why would Jacob choose to wrestle against God? Didn’t he know he would lose? Wrestling against Spirit The Apostle Paul tells us that we’re wrestling, but hopefully, not against God. No, “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against […]

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In What Ways Are Christians Called To Be Like Jesus?

by Jack Wellman

In what ways are Christians called to be like Jesus Christ? Christians Christians are called Christians because they have been brought to repentance and faith in Christ. It is the “Christ” part of “Christian” that we associate ourselves with Jesus Christ Who is the Head of the Church. I heard it said that to be […]

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How Many Children Did Job Have?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Many times when helping people with life issues, I reference some of the things that Job went through. One area that surprises some people is how Job lost his children in a wind storm. If you work your way through the account, you find that Job learned many lessons along the way. I am sure […]

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Should The Bible Be Read In Order?

by Jack Wellman

Should we read the Bible in the order in which it comes or in a different order? Chronological Order We might be surprised to know that most of the Bible is not written in Chronological order, which means the order in which the books of the Bible were written. For example, most scholars believe that […]

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What Does the Bible Say About Harvest?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

One of my favorite seasons is fall. The weather is cooler, leaves are changing colors, and things planted in the garden have matured and are ready for harvesting. With that comes corn on the cob, apple cider, and pumpkin pie. Likewise, in most cultures it is a time when families unite to celebrate the blessings […]

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