What Does the Bible Say about Diligence?

by Pamela Rose Williams
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To get the job done you must persist, you must keep going when the going gets tough. Diligence is exactly that … as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary: “steady, earnest, and energetic effort:  persevering application” [1]. Diligence is necessary for success! Let’s take a look at what the Bible has to say about diligence. Proverbs […]

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In What Specific Ways Does God Chastise His Children?

by Jack Wellman
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God says He disciplines every child He loves, but in what ways does He do this? Love and Discipline To begin with, God is motivated by His love for us when He disciplines us. Discipline doesn’t feel good at the time, but it’s truly an act of love, because the opposite of love is not […]

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What Are Reasons Some Christians Doubt Their Salvation?

by Jack Wellman
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I know of several Christians who have doubts as to whether they’re saved or not. What’s going on with these believers? Feelings Versus Truth When I speak with people who feel they’ve lost their salvation, which is more than you might think, they place far too great of an emphasis on feelings. They say “I […]

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Are Quenching and Grieving the Spirit the Same?

by Pamela Rose Williams
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Often times we see something in the Bible that may or may not make much sense. I believe one such thing is the concept of quenching or grieving the Holy Spirit. But are quenching and grieving the Spirit the same thing? Take a look at what I have found in my Bible study on this […]

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How Can Christians Be Holy As God Commands Them?

by Jack Wellman
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We are told to be holy as God is holy, but how is this even possible for us? Be Ye Holy In the Old Testament, one of the most common commands given to Israel was for them to be holy (Lev 11:44). As high priest, Aaron and his sons were to “take part of the […]

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Is “By His Stripes We Are Healed” A Promise To Heal Everyone?

by Jack Wellman
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Is Isaiah 53:5 a promise that God will heal everyone? What’s the context of this verse? Context is King Is Isaiah 53:5 a claim for healing? Can believer’s read that verse and claim it for themselves as I’ve heard many do? I have read this chapter from start to finish and have also noted that […]

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What is the Wrath of God and How Do We Avoid it?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams
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If you ask people what the word wrath means, most people will give an answer that is related to anger. Likewise, if you ask specifically about God’s wrath, most people will relate it to God’s judgment. What is the wrath of God and how do we avoid it? What does the word wrath mean? In […]

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Is Praying In Jesus’ Blood Biblical?

by Jack Wellman
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When people pray by the power of Jesus’ blood, are they praying biblically? Power in the Name There is power in Jesus’ name. That’s why we are told to pray through His name because He receives the glory in answered prayer, and the Father and Holy Spirit seek to glorify the Son, and that should […]

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What Are Three Things God Wants Us to Lust After?

by Pamela Rose Williams
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When you think of the word “Lust” most people consider a good definition to be a strong sexual desire for something. Generally, lust is associated with sin as in “Lust of the flesh and lust of the eyes” (1 John 2:16).  However, we can also see definitions like (noun) “a passionate or overmastering desire or […]

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What Are Some Of The Birthmarks Of Believers?

by Jack Wellman
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What are some of the birthmarks that believers ought to bear? Birthmarks Not every Christian will bear the same birthmarks as you or me. Some will show them more profoundly than others. Some will have fewer and others have more, but not everyone displays these birthmarks right away. After a person is born again, or […]

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