The Parable Of the Good Shepherd

by Jack Wellman
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Brewers Bullpen Catcher Robinzon Diaz Heard a Voice

by Bruce Darnall
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In 2007 Robinzon Diaz and his wife, Fiordaliza (Fior) Soto, were married, and they planned to start a family right away. By 2008 Robinzon and Fior realized they had infertility problems. They consulted a doctor and were informed Robinzon’s counts were too low which made it highly unlikely to conceive. Robinzon shares, “I was prescribed […]

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Forgiveness And It’s Emphasis In Bible

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Forgiveness is a main theme of Scripture, so read how forgiveness is an emphasis in the Bible. Concepts of Forgiveness Does the Bible say anything about forgiveness? Yes, it does. Forgiveness is the fundamental principle of the entire Bible. Christians still have many questions about forgiveness. Forgiving is not easy for most of us. According […]

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Biblical Ways To Help Your Church Grow

by Jack Wellman
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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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