I Think I’m Saved But I’m Not Sure

by Jack Wellman
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If you’ve ever doubted your salvation, you’re not alone, but there are ways you can make your election and calling sure. Examining our Faith I am actually glad when people do not take their salvation for granted or tell me or someone else they’re not sure they’re saved. Besides, many of the greatest saints of […]

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How Can I Overcome My Fear?

by Jack Wellman
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When you are afraid, it’s good to remember that God will never leave you or forsake you, even if it feels like it, so here’s how you can overcome fear. He Goes Before You Did you know that the Bible speaks about God going before us? I take that to mean, “God goes before us, […]

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How Can The Bible Help Me With My Stress?

by Jack Wellman
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Even though the Word of God doesn’t have the word “stress” in it, it does teach us how we can deal with it. Synonyms for Stress The fact is, there aren’t any Bible verses on stress, but there are a lot of synonyms for it. Synonyms like anxiety, worry, and fear, and those words that […]

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Why Is The Fear Of God The Beginning Of Wisdom?

by Jack Wellman
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Why does the Bible say that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom? Human Wisdom The Apostle Paul spoke about wisdom in 1 Corinthians 3, and he puts it in anything but a flattering manner for humanity. He wrote that “the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, […]

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How To Be Anxious For Nothing But In Everything By Prayer

by Jack Wellman
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The Apostle Paul’s admonition to pray about everything and not be anxious about anything sounds good, but how can we do it? Anxiety There is so much benefit from reading the Word of God. For example, Scripture tells me that I ought to be “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you” […]

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Is It Sinful To Have Fear And Doubt?

by Jack Wellman
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Does the Bible say that having fear and doubt is sin? If so, what can we do to rid ourselves of both fear and doubt? Fear I think fear can be a good thing. When we’re climbing a ladder, it’s good to make sure of our footing, but the best fear is to fear God. […]

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7 Bible Verses For Overcoming Fear

by Jack Wellman
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Here are seven Bible verses with commentary about overcoming fear. Second Timothy 1:7 “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” What is the “spirit” that the Apostle Paul is speaking about which is called a “spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control?” […]

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Why Christians Don’t Have To Fear Terrorism

by Jack Wellman
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A lot of people are fearful of terrorism as it grows around the world, but why should Christians have no fear at all about terrorism? No Separation I don’t think Christians realize that they are as secure as they are because many of them are worried about terrorism, violence, and another “cold war,” but are […]

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What Are Reasons Some Christians Doubt Their Salvation?

by Jack Wellman
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I know of several Christians who have doubts as to whether they’re saved or not. What’s going on with these believers? Feelings Versus Truth When I speak with people who feel they’ve lost their salvation, which is more than you might think, they place far too great of an emphasis on feelings. They say “I […]

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Key Bible Verses and Passages About Fear for Counseling

by Dr. Michael L. Williams
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Everyone has experienced fear at one time or another. Sometimes it is a healthy fear as in the case of if we encounter a lion that wants to eat us. But, some people live in a constant state of fear that is not related to a survival mechanism. This state of fear is one that […]

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