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Author Calvin Burrell

Calvin Burrell is former editor of the Bible Advocate and former director of G. C. Missions. He retired in 2015 and lives with his wife, Barb, in Stayton, OR. They attend church in Marion, OR.
Categories May June 2022 Q&A

How Do You Understand John 1:1?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • April 29, 2022

How do you understand John 1:1? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Linked as…

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Categories March April 2022 Q&A

What does it mean to be an evangelical Christian?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • March 2, 2022

We often hear fellow believers referred to as evangelicals. What does it mean to be an evangelical Christian?     Because of the recent popularity and disparity-diversity…

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Categories BA January February 2022

10 Ways to Take in the Word

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • February 18, 2022

Christians are people of the Book where “Thus saith the Lord” and “It is written” are found throughout. God’s Word began with the cosmic, creative…

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Categories Q&A

Is the birth or resurrection of Jesus most important?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • January 2, 2022

Which is more important: Jesus’ birth or His resurrection, and why?  I like your question. It pushes us to think great thoughts and face great questions,…

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Categories November December 2021 Q&A

Has the church replaced Israel in the promises of God?  

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • October 31, 2021

Has the church replaced Israel in the promises of God?   This important question requires more space than we usually dedicate to a Q&A, so we’re…

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Categories Q&A September October 2021

How should we view 1 John 3:17, 18?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • August 30, 2021

How should we view 1 John 3:17, 18 and try to obey it? “But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need,…

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Categories July August 2021 Q&A

Do Christians Lose Salvation When They Sin?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • June 29, 2021

Do Christians lose salvation when they sin? We do not lose our salvation by sinning. If we did, none of us could remain saved very…

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Categories May June 2021 Q&A

Does the Bible command anyone to have a wedding?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • April 30, 2021

Does the Bible command anyone to have a wedding or tell us what to do at such an event? It is true that the Bible…

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Categories BA March April 2021

Rise Up and Rebuild

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • March 5, 2021

In the Bible, there’s a whole lot of building going on. Noah built an ark for animals and humans to escape the Flood. People in…

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Categories Q&A

What happens during the millennium?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • February 26, 2021

What happens during the millennium? I’m confused. Please help.  Your clearly stated question is one that might be asked by many earnest Bible students. Our…

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  • April 21, 2025
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What is meant by “Do not quench the Spirit” in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?

What is meant by “Do not quench the Spirit” in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • Estimated read time 3 min read
  • April 21, 2025
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John 6:53-55 says we must eat and drink the body and blood of Jesus. Isn’t this transubstantiation of the bread and wine, instead of only a symbolic representation?

John 6:53-55 says we must eat and drink the body and blood of Jesus. Isn’t this transubstantiation of the bread and wine, instead of only a symbolic representation?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • Estimated read time 3 min read
  • February 24, 2025
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