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What Does the Bible Say About Church Membership and Attendance?

Does the Bible say that we need to attend church? Is it okay for a Christian to not attend church? With so many TV and Internet evangelists, can they replace the local church? Is the local church irrelevant in this modern day and age? Is church membership essential to one’s walk in Christ and to […]

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Best Place to Start Reading the Bible for a New Christian

by Jack Wellman

The Bible is composed of 66 books written by 40 authors. So where does a new Christian begin when they start to read the Bible? Do they read it from Genesis to Revelation? What do pastors, theologians, Sunday school teachers, and even seminary professors recommend a new believer to start reading the Bible? Are there […]

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What Do Christians Say About 2012 and the Mayan Calendar End of the World Prophecy?

by Jack Wellman

By now you probably have heard about the Mayan Calendar and the prediction or prophecy of the end of the world on December 21st, 2012. Many others have seen the movie 2012 which predicts the end of the world as we know it. What do most Christians think of this prediction? What do most non-believers think […]

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Do Animals or Pets Go To Heaven? A Biblical Analysis

by Jack Wellman

Almost everyone has lost a beloved pet. They become part of the family and many couples who are childless consider their pets as their own children. So what happens to pets after they die? Do the go to heaven? Will we ever see our dearly departed pets again? What is their fate? What does the […]

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Does God Answer the Prayers of the Unsaved or Unbelievers?

by Jack Wellman

Does God hear the prayers of the unbelievers? Will He answer prayer requests of the unsaved? If someone is not a Christian, will God still answer their prayer? Is there any hope for God answering prayers for those who don’t believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior? Praying in God’s Will It is […]

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Does the Bible say What the Devil, Satan, or Demons look like?

by Jack Wellman

Have you ever wondered what Satan or the Devil looks like? What about demons? What are their appearances? Does the Bible say what Satan or the demons look like? Are demons fallen angels? Is so, why did they fall away and did they become demons? What Satan Does Not Look Like First of all, the […]

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Is Smoking Cigarettes a Sin?

by Jack Wellman

Will a Christian who has been born again be lost if they don’t stop smoking? Is it sin for a Christian to smoke? If a Christian smokes, does it mean they really aren’t saved? Is smoking and being a Christian incompatible? The Definition of Sin The Bible gives us the proper definition of sin. It […]

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What Do Christians Believe About Dinosaurs?

by Jack Wellman

When Christians are asked by non-believers to reconcile dinosaurs and the account of creation in Genesis, many questions arise. Is the Bible silent about dinosaurs? Why are dinosaurs apparently never mentioned in scriptures? Did dinosaurs live before or during the time of Adam and Eve and mankind? We should note that the word “dinosaur”, which […]

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What is Speaking in Tongues? A Biblical Analysis

by Jack Wellman

Many years ago I visited a church while out of town. At the time I was unaware that it was a charismatic church. When the church services started, it was quite clear that they believed in the gift of tongues. I was urged to speak in tongues and to “give it up” to the Spirit. […]

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9 Powerful Gifts of the Spirit From the Bible

by Jack Wellman

What are these gifts of the Spirit? How can you know that you have particular gifts of the Spirit? Can others give us an indication of what our gift is? What does the believer do with these gifts in the church? Are some gifts more important than others? Are the gifts of healing still being […]

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