2015 November

How Was Jesus Described In The Old Testament?

How did the Bible describe Jesus in the Old Testament? Was it similar or different from that in the New Testament? What’s in a Name? Actually Jesus has so many names in the Bible that no single article could ever cover them all adequately. The same goes for the many different names for God. It is […]

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21 Christian Thanksgiving Quotes and Sayings

by Pamela Rose Williams

Here in the United States of America when we think of Thanksgiving holiday, we remember a time when William Bradford, the English separatist and the other Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth aboard the Mayflower to establish the first American Colony in 1620. Truly, it is great to study American history and recall the roots of our […]

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Is Any Book In The Bible More Important Than The Others?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Many people have a favorite life verse that speaks to their heart. Most often these verses are commonly known, but every once in a while someone claims a verse that is not familiar to many people. Likewise, there are certain books of the Bible that tend to be favorites or are useful when considering certain […]

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7 Good Bible Verses About Taming The Tongue

by Jack Wellman

Here are seven Bible verses that refer to trying to tame the tongue. James 3:8 “But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” What is ironic in the human tongue, mine naturally included, is that “With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it […]

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Who Was Eunice In the Bible?

by Jack Wellman

Who was Eunice in the Bible? Why is it important for us to know who she was? Who Was Eunice? We know from Scriptures that Eunice was Timothy’s mother and his grandmother was named Lois. Paul wrote to Timothy “As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with […]

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Why Does The Bible Repeat Stories?

by Jack Wellman

Some teachings and phrases are repeated in the Bible. What is the purpose for repeating stories in the Bible? Repetitious Learning Next to experience being the best teacher, I believe repetition is. That’s the reason that God had the Ten Commandments repeated, why many of the Old Testament laws were repeated, and why certain biblical […]

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7 Things You Never Need to Worry About

by Pamela Rose Williams

In the Bible we find some very encouraging words that can help us overcome worry and anxiety. These biblical promises are available to all that call upon the name of the Lord. Take a look at these 7 things that I found in the Bible that you never need to worry about. Good (God) Rest […]

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What are Five Important Qualifications Of A Pastor That A Search Committee Should Look For?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Most local churches at one time or another have gone through the process of selecting a pastor. Whether it is the pastor who started the church or an established church that needs a new pastor, it is an intense time as everyone has their vision of what they want. However, the Bible does give us […]

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Who Was Phoebe In The Bible? Was She A Deaconess?

by Jack Wellman

Who was Phoebe in the Bible? Was she a deaconess? Are there still deaconesses in the church today? Who was Phoebe? Phoebe was apparently a deaconess in the first century church. Today, most churches only have pastors, elders and deacons but a church having a deaconess is biblical. Our little church has a deaconess and […]

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Is Cheating On A Test or on School Work A Sin?

by Jack Wellman

Is cheating on a test or on school work sin? Is it a small sin that God will overlook? Sin is… The Apostle John gives us an accurate definition of what sin is in 1 John 3:4 which says “Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.” There it is; sin […]

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