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What Is Numerology? Is It Biblical?

What is biblical numerology? Does God assign meaning to certain numbers He put in the Bible? If so, is it biblical? Numerology Definition Numerology is what Bible scholars believe is the placing of meaning on numbers in the Scriptures. There is said to be numerical values in the numbers in the Pentateuch or what is […]

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Does The Bible Teach How Old The Earth Is?

by Jack Wellman

Does the Bible actually address just how old the earth is? Should it make any difference? Can we count the genealogies to reckon the age of the earth. The Creation Account The Book of Genesis says that God created the heavens and the earth and He took six days to create it. These were literal […]

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Bible Verses On Struggle: 22 Helpful Quotes

by Daryl Evans

Some people go through their entire life and seem to struggle all the way. Choices are sometimes made that lead to a path of turmoil and pain. I think if we are honest with ourselves, we all would have to admit to this struggle. The Bible often talks about this struggle in the midst of […]

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Why I Trust the Bible

by Robert Driskell

Most Christians take that Bible to be the authoritative Word of God. We believe that it contains the very words of God, written down by men who were guided by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). There are many reasons to accept the Bible as God’s Word, such as the evidence of archaeology, which confirms the accuracy of […]

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Jesus Feeds 5000: Bible Story Summary and Application

by Robert Driskell

The story of Jesus miraculously feeding five thousand men, plus whatever family members were with them, is found in all four Gospels. This should cause us to recognize that God must have an important message for us within these passages. This story is more than just a story about eating; it is more than just […]

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Bible Study Methods: 5 Different Techniques

by David Peach

There are many different ways to read and study the Bible. You don’t have to do just one type of study; however, if you are new to reading or studying the Bible you should probably focus on one at a time. As you get more involved in Bible study you may find that as you […]

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Gideon Bible Story Summary With Lesson

by David Peach

Gideon was the fifth judge over Israel in the book of Judges. He is introduced in chapter 6 of the book while he was collecting wheat and hiding it from the enemy. An angel came to him and asked him to take on the task of overthrowing the Midianites. The story of Gideon is full […]

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Bible Study on Joy: 7 Things You Need To Know

by Robert Driskell

The word ‘joy’ is defined by Merriam-Webster as, “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires…the expression or exhibition of such emotion…a state of happiness” . Let us look at the biblical understanding of ‘joy’. Worldly Joy Is Fickle And Temporary The joy that the […]

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What Is The Role of a Christian Grandfather or Grandmother? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

What part do grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren? Can they contribute significantly to the lives of their grandchildren? If so, in what biblical way can they make a difference? What Grandparents Should Not Do Parents of course have the largest role and influence on their children but grandparents also have a huge […]

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Should A Christian Use Birth Control? If So, What Forms Are Acceptable?

by Jack Wellman

Is it sin to use birth control? If birth control is okay, what forms are acceptable to God? Can we know from the Scriptures? Birth Control and Contraceptives Methods There are dozens of birth control and contraceptive methods that are available. Hormonal methods include the use of oral contraceptives (called “the Pill”), skin patches, and […]

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