How Do You Understand John 1:1?
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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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.
What does it mean to be an evangelical Christian?
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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10 Ways to Take in the Word
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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Is the birth or resurrection of Jesus most important?
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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Has the church replaced Israel in the promises of God?
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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How should we view 1 John 3:17, 18?
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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Do Christians Lose Salvation When They Sin?
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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Does the Bible command anyone to have a wedding?
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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Rise Up and Rebuild
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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What happens during the millennium?
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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Will we have eternal reunions with our loved ones?
Does Scripture teach that we will be reunited with loved ones in the kingdom of heaven? When people say, “Daddy’s happy now. He’s with Mother…
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The Fullness
Most of us have a favorite verse of Scripture and, if asked, could tell why we like that text a lot. Could we also explain…
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