2017 March — Page 2

Foot Washing in the Bible

In Bible times people wore sandals so foot washing was the first thing they would do before entering a tent (house). Mostly the host would provide the water for foot washing, but in some cases a servant would wash feet. Let’s take a look at what the Bible says about foot washing. Bible Times Foot […]

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How Were People Saved Before Christ And The Cross?

by Jack Wellman

Were there two plans of salvation in the Bible? How were people saved before Jesus died on the cross? A Gift from God No one can ever merit their own salvation. In fact, it is impossible to redeem our own selves by works, but Christians should already know this since the Apostle Paul wrote, “For […]

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Why Did Jesus Say, “Follow Me?”

by Jack Wellman

Many call themselves Christians, but Christ said, “Follow Me,” so what does it mean to follow Christ? Following Christ You never heard Jesus refer to His followers as Christians, but rather, He would call them His disciples, and when He called His disciples, He would often say: “Follow Me.” When Jesus saw “Simon (who is […]

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Is Acupuncture Or Acupressure Allowed In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

Is acupuncture or acupressure sin for the believer? Does the Bible forbid such practices? Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine technique, which is sometimes called alternative medicine, and is where they insert needles in various parts of the body. Where they insert the needles depends on where you are hurting or what type of […]

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What Is A “Seared Conscience”?

by Jack Wellman

What does having a “seared conscience” mean? What is a “seared conscience?” The Knowledge of Sin You don’t have to tell a 6-year-old when they’ve done something wrong. They already know that some things are right and somethings are wrong. Children are just like adults in the sense that they have an internal moral compass, […]

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What Does It Mean To Mock God?

by Jack Wellman

What does it mean to mock God? Is that something we might do? Mocking God I do know Scriptures testify to the fact that God is not mocked, meaning, “Don’t fool yourselves, whatever you sow, that’s what you’ll reap,” and I speak to myself too, but some openly mock God to His face, so to […]

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What Does It Mean to Grieve the Holy Spirit?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Everyone experiences some level of grief in their life. Whether it is the loss of a loved one or simply a matter of graduating from high school and moving on from the life that you have come to know. But, one of the wonderful things about God is that He is also a person and […]

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Why Did God Choose Jerusalem To Be The City Of God?

by Jack Wellman

Why did God choose Jerusalem over all the cities of the world to put His name? Jerusalem – City of Peace? Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, but the city hasn’t lived up to its name, at least not yet. Jerusalem means “king” (jeru) of “peace” (shalom), but it has been […]

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Is The Atonement Limited Or Is It For All People?

by Jack Wellman

Can everyone be saved? Is the atonement through Christ limited or for all people? Limited Atonement Limited atonement is the “L” of the TULIP and is associated with John Calvin’s view on salvation and how he explained the five points of the atonement. In the Reformed tradition it is sometimes called limited atonement, or the […]

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Why Can’t Satan Or The Demons Repent?

by Jack Wellman

Is it still possible for Satan to repent? What about the demons? What is Repentance? The Greek word used for repentance in the New Testament is “metanoia” and it means “a change of mind,” but it is much more than simply changing our mind. It is a change of direction. It is a turning away […]

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