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Articles by Jack Wellman

Jack Wellman is a father and grandfather and a Christian author and pastor of Heritage Evangelical Free Church in Udall, KS & also a Prison Minister. He did his graduate work at Moody Theological Seminary. His books are include: “Teaching Children The Gospel/How to Raise Godly Children,“ “Do Babies Go To Heaven?/Why Does God Allow Suffering?,“ "The Great Omission; Reaching the Lost for Christ," and “Blind Chance or Intelligent Design?, Empirical Methodologies & the Bible."

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The Parable Of the Good Shepherd

Why does the Bible refer to believers as sheep? Why not eagles, falcons, lions or tigers? The Nature of Sheep My uncle in Iowa used to raise sheep, and I can remember him saying a lot of things about his sheep; most of it bad. For example, they would not come near us; my brother […]

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Why Were Moses And Elijah On The Mount Of Transfiguration?

by Jack Wellman

Have you ever wondered why Moses and Elijah were with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration? Why wasn’t David, Abraham, or someone else? The Law and the Prophets If there was anyone in the Bible that we associate with the Law of God, it is Moses. Moses and the Law are mentioned frequently together in […]

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Why Did Jesus Speak In Parables?

by Jack Wellman

Why did Jesus speak in parables? What was their purpose? Parables The word parable means to “cast alongside” something else, so Jesus used parables in His teachings in this manner. He would cast out a truth alongside an earthly story. Sometimes their purpose was to hide the meaning; sometimes it was to make it plain, […]

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Who Were The Judaizers?

by Jack Wellman

Who were the Judaizers? Why is it important for us to know? Judah The word “Jew” doesn’t even appear in the Bible until 1 Kings 12:21, and when it does appear, the Jews are attacking Israel, but how can this be? Aren’t the Jews and Israel the same people or nation? They are not. After […]

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Could Jesus Have Sinned?

by Jack Wellman

Was it possible that Jesus could have sinned during the Temptation in the Wilderness? All Have Sinned Not counting Jesus, there has never been a person who has not sinned. It is not humanly possible for us not to sin. We drink up sin like water. It’s just our nature. We haven’t just fallen short […]

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Top Bible Verses About Jesus’ Second Coming

by Jack Wellman

We know Jesus is coming again, so in eager expectation of that great event, here are some of the top Bible verses about Jesus’ second coming. Be Ready Luke the Physician and Evangelist records the moment after Jesus’ ascension into heaven, and mentions the angels of God telling the disciples, “Men of Galilee, why do […]

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What Is Preterism? What Is A Preterist?

by Jack Wellman

What is preterism? What does a preterist believe? Eschatology Eschatology is a study of the end times. Things like the Book of Revelation, the rapture, and the great tribulation are among a few of the things that fall under eschatology. One example of the end time views is Preterism. Preterism is the Christian view that […]

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Biblical Ways To Help Your Church Grow

by Jack Wellman

Jesus said, “I will build My church,” so what are the reasons some churches grow more than others? How can your church grow? Jesus’ Church The first thing we must realize is that this is not our church. It is not up to us to fill the pews or parking lot, but God can use […]

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How Christians Should Respond To Mass Shootings And Violence?

by Jack Wellman

The world is increasingly more violent, especially with all the mass shootings, so what peace can we find in Scripture with all the violence around us? Vengeance is God’s Passages like Romans 12:14-21 are helpful for us and children to read when mass shootings occur or they hear about mass violence. When we or our […]

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Are There Errors In The Koran (Qur’an)?

by Jack Wellman

Does the Koran or Qur’an have errors in it? If so, why do Muslims claim it’s inspired by God? Scientific Errors Does the Koran or Qur’an have errors in it? If so, why do Muslims claim it’s inspired by God? Those are two very good questions, and the answer to the first question is, yes, […]

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