Bible Study — Page 12

Let Your Yes Be Yes and No Be No: Verse and Commentary

“Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned” (James 5:12). Why is it so difficult for us to simply say yes or no? Perhaps because we like the ambiguity […]

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What Is The Book Of Life? Whose Names Are In It?

by Robert Driskell

There are some who believe that the Book of Life contains the names of every human who has ever lived or ever will live. Those names remaining at the end of time will be those who have eternal life. Only by rejecting Jesus are names ‘blotted out’ of the Book of Life. Others believe that […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Focus? A Christian Study

by Crystal McDowell

Distraction is the nemesis of focus. We are constantly tempted to pull away from a consistent focus on Christ. As a result, we often find ourselves being tossed to and fro by the concerns of life. Keeping focus on Christ means that we’re purposefully fading out everything that pulls us away from connecting with Him. […]

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What Does The Bible Say About The Death Penalty or Capital Punishment?

by Robert Driskell

The issue of capital punishment, or the death penalty, stirs up many emotions, misunderstandings, and strong stances. There are many reasons for this; usually something has happened in a person’s life that makes the issue of capital punishment a very personal topic. Proponents often know of someone who has been hurt terribly by someone, and […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Complaining? A Christian Study

by Derek Hill

Our lives are very busy and on the go. First it’s work, then grocery shopping, and then household maintenance, and then making dinner, and time with the kids, and time with your spouse, and more importantly time with God. Let’s face it; our lives are jam-packed full of things to do and that can create […]

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What Does Gnashing Of Teeth Mean? A Bible Study

by Jack Wellman

You have likely heard of the term “gnashing of teeth.” What does this mean? Is it just an expression or is it something that will literally happen? Who does it mean? Ever Been Angry? I bet you have been angry. I believe that every human that has ever lived has gotten angry. I remember a […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Rainbows? A Christian Study

by Crystal McDowell

Have you ever stepped outside after a rain storm to see a rainbow? There’s something majestic about the arch of brilliant colors streaming across the sky. It’s worth taking in the beauty for a few moments before it fades away. The story of rainbows began after the judgment of God when the entire world was […]

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What Does Blasphemy Mean When Used In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

The Bible speaks of blasphemy. What does it mean to blasphemy? Can we blasphemy God, the Holy Spirit, or Jesus? What Blasphemy Means Blasphemy means to take the Lord God’s name in vain and use it in a worthless manner or use it as a cuss or curse word. This is serious business because God […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Material Possessions?

by Derek Hill

Is owning material things bad? If you are very wealthy, are you in sin? Is there a line drawn in the sand about owning material possessions? Well, the Bible does talk about money and material things quite a bit and doesn’t leave anything for debate. Can you own lots of material possessions and be without […]

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Bible Character Study on Amos

by David Peach

Amos is one of the Bible’s minor prophets. These prophets are known by this name because the length of their prophecy is shorter than that of the major prophets. It should be noted however that there is equal importance given to both the major and minor prophets. Let’s look at what we know about Amos […]

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