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

by Jack Wellman
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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
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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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Brewers Outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis Keeps Things in Perspective

by Bruce Darnall
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There are times when we face trials and uncertainty in our day to day living. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, experienced the kind of highs and lows last season that tested his faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Nieuwenhuis started the 2015 season on the New York Mets active roster. On […]

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Did James Believe In Salvation Through Works?

by Jack Wellman
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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
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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
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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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Top 7 Bible Verses About Peer Pressure

by Jack Wellman
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Here are seven Bible verses that relate to peer pressure and how to avoid it. Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” The word for […]

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Why Did Jacob Wrestle With God In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman
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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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10 Important Bible Verses About Betrayal

by Jack Wellman
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Here are ten important Bible verses about betrayal. Luke 22:4 “He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them.” This was right after Judas left the Passover meal when Satan entered Judas (Luke 22:3) and tragically, “He went away and conferred with the chief priests and […]

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King David: Character Profile and Study

by Dr. Michael L. Williams
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It could be argued that King David was one of the most famous kings of all time. But, what was it about him that made him so special? A study of his life and profile of his character will show us what it was that made him so special. King David’s ancestry and its significance […]

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