Is Apostolic Succession Biblical?

by Jack Wellman
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Is Apostolic Succession Biblical? Is there still a line of apostles today that go back to the very first ones? Apostles When Jesus choose the 12 apostles or disciples, He commissioned them to take the gospel into all the world, and they did, however, many believe that there has been a succession of apostles down […]

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What is the Sacred Name Movement?

by Jack Wellman
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What is the sacred name movement? Is it Biblical? God’s Sacred Name God has many names…some are even attributes of God, but God’s name is holy and is to be regarded as holy, but today, people use God’s name as a swear or curse word and blaspheme the holy name of God, but also Jesus’ […]

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What is Zionism or Christian Zionism?

by Jack Wellman
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What is Zionism or Christian Zionism? Is it Biblical? Zion Zion is basically a name used synonymously with Jerusalem, so the City of Zion refers to Jerusalem. The word Zion comes from the Hebrew word “tsin,” which means “to protect.” The corresponding Arabic word is “cihw,” which refers to a “ridge of a mountain” or […]

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What Are Unclean Spirits?

by Jack Wellman
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What are “unclean spirits?” Are they demons? Are they still around today? God is Spirit Jesus told the Samaritan Woman at the Well that, “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). Jesus is God, but Jesus came to be born in the flesh (John 1:14) to […]

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How Your Church Can Feed The Hungry And Clothe The Naked

by Jack Wellman
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Jesus said, “For I was hungry and you gave me food,” so what does your church do to feed the hungry and clothe the naked? I Was Hungry Who hasn’t been hungry? I believe we all have, and it doesn’t feel good, does it, but for those who deal with chronic hunger due to their […]

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What Is The Purpose Of The Book Of James? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman
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What is the purpose of the Book of James? The Author Scholars have little debate about this book being written by James, and he’s the same James which was the half-brother of Jesus. Even though James is Jesus’ half-brother, he still identifies himself as “James, a servant (lit. “Slave”) of God and of the Lord […]

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What is a New Creation in Christ?

by Jack Wellman
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What or who is a new creation in Christ? What does that mean? Sick and Tired I heard one preacher say he’s sick and tired of being sick and tired, and mostly sick of his sin, but the day will come when we will be saved to sin no more. For now, we sin and […]

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What Is The Social Gospel?

by Jack Wellman

What is the social gospel? Can it help change the world and turn people to Christ? The Social Gospel The social gospel is a Christian faith practice that is not just a call to salvation, but it’s a call to social reform, and it’s been around a very long time. Some say it began as […]

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Can Christians Blaspheme God?

by Jack Wellman
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Is it possible that believers can blaspheme God? The answer might surprise you. Blasphemy The Bible speaks of blasphemy, but what does it mean to blasphemy? According to Scripture, blasphemy means to take the Lord God’s name in vain and use it in a worthless manner, which includes using it as a swear word. God […]

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Is Repentance Necessary For Salvation?

by Jack Wellman
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Does God require us to repent before we can be saved? Can’t we just trust in Christ? Repentance One of our authors here, Daryl Evans, wrote that repentance “is turning from the way we are going and to go the other way. It is like doing a 180 degree turn in our lives. It is […]

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