The Herods In The Bible – Do You Know Them?

by Jack Wellman
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Are there more Herod’s in the Bible than just King Herod that we normally think of?  Find out in this article. The Many Herod’s First of all, does the Bible state that there is more than one Herod or King Herod in the Bible?  I believe that there are.  Every time you read about Herod, […]

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Matthew, Mark, Luke & John – A look at the Gospel Writers

by Jack Wellman
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Here is a brief look at the 4 authors of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Gospel Matthew Matthew, being one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, was originally a tax collector or publican and was viewed as a betrayer by his own people. As usual, Jesus selects those who the world despises […]

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First Peter 1 Bible Study and Questions

by Jack Wellman
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How can we better understand 1st Peter chapter 1?  Read below what I have suggested. Perhaps you could add how you think this Bible study could be improved. Introduction First Peter chapter 1 was written by a man of God who knew full well what the church needed to learn and to hear. He went […]

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How To Deal With Conflict In The Church

by Jack Wellman
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How should we deal with conflict within the church?  Is it up to the believer, the pastor, or is it up to all of us? Is Conflict is Unavoidable? I remember hearing about a huge church in Dallas, Texas some years ago dividing over what the color of the carpet should be.  Imagine how this […]

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First Peter 4 Bible Study and Questions

by Jack Wellman
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What type of Bible study and questions could we glean from the Book of First Peter chapter 4?  What ones would you suggest? Introduction The Book of 1st Peter is a book for the ages.  There is never going to be a time when the Word of God is not helpful and beneficial in the […]

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First Peter 5 Bible Study Guide

by Jack Wellman
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Here is a quick Bible study guide on 1 Peter chapter 5.  Add any comments you think that I missed and should have included. Introduction The Book of 1st Peter is an excellent book that is just as relevant today as the day that it was written and still speaks to us and can help […]

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4 Key Bible Study Questions From Ephesians

by Jack Wellman
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What are 4 key Bible Study Questions from the Book of Ephesians?  What ones would you add? Will Believers be Trophies of Grace? Have you ever heard of this concept before?  It has been called many things….God’s showcase, God’s trophy display but I like “Trophies of Grace” because that is what seems to best fit […]

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Are There Secret Messages In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman
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Many claim that the Bible has hidden or secret messages or codes.  Is this true? Are there secret messages in the Bible?  If so, what are they? The Hidden Mystery Paul is clear that there are some mysteries in the gospel when he wrote to the Ephesians in 3:3-6 “the mystery was made known to […]

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Is There Ever A Reason For Christians To Tell a Lie?

by Jack Wellman
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Are there times when it is permissible for Christians to lie?  What are these times? Thou Shall Not Lie The 9th of the Ten Commandments is “You shall not bear false witness” (Ex 20:16).  God takes lying very seriously but all of humanity has the same problem.we are all liars.  Paul writes to the church […]

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What Is The Spiritual Gift of Discernment? How Do You Know If You Have It?

by Jack Wellman
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What is the gift of discernment?  How do you know that you have it? How does this gift help the church? A Valuable Gift Do you discern things when others miss them?  Are you able to see, hear, or read something that just doesn’t seem right?  Can you spot a phony teaching or church leader […]

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