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A Study of Babylon From The Book Of Revelation

Anyone who has watched the news about the Iraq war knows that the city of Babylon is in Iraq. What many do not know is that Saddam Hussein, the deposed President of Iraq, thought himself to be a reincarnation of the Biblical King of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar. His belief led him to spend untold amounts of […]

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Romans 5 Bible Study and Summary

by Jack Wellman

Here is a summary of Romans chapter 5 with a Bible study and commentary. Romans 5:1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope […]

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What Does The Color Gold Represent When Used In The Bible?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

In today’s turbulent financial times, it is commonplace to hear ads on the radio or television advertising gold that is available for investing as a safe harbor against inflation. In an economic free market, the more that gold costs per ounce in currency, the less the valuable the currency is worth. With this in mind, […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Being Single?

by Jack Wellman

Does the Bible say much about remaining single? Are there commands or preferences to being single if one is not yet married? Is there a Preference for Singleness? Many believe that when Paul wrote “To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single as I am” (1 Cor […]

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Romans 1 Bible Study and Summary

by Jack Wellman

Here is a Bible study, summary, and commentary for Romans 1: Romans 1:1-2 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.” Paul typically gives his credentials at the very beginning of his letters (epistles) […]

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What Were Paul’s Missionary Journeys?

by Jack Wellman

Where did Paul go exactly in all of his missionary journeys? Paul’s First Missionary Trip (44 AD – 50 or 51 AD) The very first missionary journey that Paul took may have started around 44 AD where Paul, Barnabas, and Mark took off from Antioch which is recorded in Acts 13:4-5 where “by the Holy […]

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What Does Wormwood Mean When Used In Revelation?

by Jack Wellman

Have you read the word “wormwood” in the Book of Revelation or elsewhere in the Old Testament? What does this word refer too? What is Wormwood? Revelation 8:10-11 says “ The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers […]

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What Does The Bible Teach About Charity?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

If you ask most people what they think of when they think of the word charity, you would often get an answer that describes an organization that serves the public. Likewise, if you ask most people to name a charity, they usually do not have any problem doing so. However, it is rare that people […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Vanity? A Christian Study

by Jack Wellman

What does the Bible say about vanity? What is it? Why is it something to be avoided? Vanity Defined A secular definition of vanity is having an excessive pride in one’s looks, appearance, status, or abilities compared to that of others. The word vain comes from vanity and someone who is vain has the quality […]

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What Is A Prayer Of Supplication? A Christian Study

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

People pray in many different ways. Some are very formal and will present their prayers in such a way that they look and sound like they are petitioning the Queen of England to intervene in their private affairs. Others pray the same prayer over and over again until it becomes nothing but words rolling off […]

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