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Boaz in the Bible: Character Profile

It is not unusual when counseling from God’s Word that I learn of situations where women have lost their husbands through death. In most cases, these women have been provided for or are able to earn a living and with time, they go on to live their lives with some sort of normalcy. However, in […]

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Who Does The Bible Call A Fool?

by Jack Wellman

Who is it exactly that God calls a fool? Is it only unbelievers? What is a Fool? One of the best known verses about a fool in the Bible is from Psalm 14:1 which says “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does […]

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Is The Bible A Reliable Historical Source?

by Jack Wellman

Can we read the Bible and know it is a reliable historical source and not just the writings of men? The Author of the Bible The authors of the Bible are not who we think they are. What I mean is, we might think that men wrote the Bible but we need to get our […]

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What Does the Bible Teach About Stewardship?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

One thing that you can always count on during an election season is a debate about government spending. One candidate promises that they will spend money on just about anything anyone could want while another candidate promises that they will stop the runaway government spending. In the end, no matter who gets elected, more money […]

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What Is The Biblical Definition Of Adultery?

by Jack Wellman

How does the Bible define adultery? Does the world’s definition match that of the Bible in what adultery is? Adultery Defined The Bible defines adultery as the voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse. Adultery still carries with it a stigma in our society although in the last century, […]

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What Does The Term Mystery Mean When Used In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

What does the word “mystery” mean when used in the Bible? Why is it important for us to know? What is a Mystery? If you’ve read any type of mystery novel before, you should know that a mystery novel is a story that has the truth hidden within the mysterious group of facts. The facts […]

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Who Were The Remnant In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

Who are the “remnants” often mentioned in the Bible? Is there a remnant alive today? Who is the Remnant? Paul once asked to church at Rome, “has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin” (Rom 11:1) but then […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Standing Up For Yourself? A Christian Study

by David Peach

When standing up for ourselves and our own rights we should look to what the Bible has to say on the subject. We have verses that talk about “turning the other cheek” (Matthew 5 and Luke 6) while we are also taught that there is a spiritual battle going on around us (Ephesians 6) and […]

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What Is The Biblical View Of Magic?

by Jack Wellman

What is the biblical view of magic? Is it sin? Should we distance ourselves from it? What is Magic? The definition of magic varies widely, depending upon whom you ask. Magic may include the use of symbols, rituals, actions, chants, gestures, and language that somehow contain power to perform certain functions. Magic still plays an […]

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How Did The Bible Get Its Name? What Does The Word Bible Mean?

by Jack Wellman

How did the Bible become known as the Bible? Where did this name come from and what is the meaning of the word “Bible?” Greek Word for Bible It might seem strange that the word “Bible” is not in the Bible but the inference of the Bible is there when the words “Scripture,” “The Word […]

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