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How Did The Bible Get Its Name? What Does The Word Bible Mean?

How did the Bible become known as the Bible? Where did this name come from and what is the meaning of the word “Bible?” Greek Word for Bible It might seem strange that the word “Bible” is not in the Bible but the inference of the Bible is there when the words “Scripture,” “The Word […]

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What Does The Bible Say About The Duties Of A Pastor?

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

If you ask church members to describe the duties of a pastor, be prepared to get a variety of answers. Sure, many people will say that the duty of a Pastor is to conduct the services and be there when we need them. Likewise, others will say that they do not know what the duties […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Adventure?

by Jack Wellman

Does the Bible say much about adventure? If so, is it positive or negative? What an Adventure Most of us probably have enough drama in our lives to make a great TV reality show but can you even imagine seeing and experiencing what Moses did? Talk about an adventure and one that’s better than any […]

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Should A Christian File Bankruptcy?

by Jack Wellman

Is it biblical to file for bankruptcy? Would that be sin? What principles can we learn from the Bible about this? Stewardship We are stewards of what God’s entrusted to us in this life, down to the very last penny we have. He will hold us accountable for what we did with what He gave […]

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5 Great Husbands From The Bible

by Jack Wellman

Here are five great husbands and their attributes that we find listed in the Bible. Godly Husbands If a man happens to be a Christian and also happens to be married, then it is incumbent upon him to do what the Bible commands husbands to do, but like all husbands, we all fall infinitely short […]

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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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What Does The Bible Say About Arrogance?

by Pamela Rose Williams

The concept of arrogance is not a new thing, just as Solomon wrote so many years ago “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun” (Eccl. 1:9). We can find a definition […]

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Do Colors Have Special Meanings When Used In The Bible?

by Jack Wellman

What are the significances of the colors in the Bible? Do they have a special meaning? The Rainbow Almost every time I see a rainbow I don’t think of Noah first; I think of God’s promise that “the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh” (Gen 9:15). Interestingly, the rainbow can appear […]

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Why Was There Polygamy In The Old Testament?

by Jack Wellman

Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament? Was it a command or was it forbidden? What is Polygamy? Polygamy is the state of being married to more than one partner, regardless of whether it’s a man having many wives or a wife having many husbands. Typically it’s the male that has many wives […]

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What Does Propitiation Mean?

by Jack Wellman

What does the word “propitiation” mean when used within the context of Scripture? What does it teach us about God and specifically, about Christ? Propitiation is… The secular or worldly definition of propitiation is hard to separate from the biblical definition. It basically means the conciliation or a conciliatory act by someone. If we had […]

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