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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.
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Is it true that only a few will be saved?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • December 6, 2009

The Bible says that narrow is the way, and only a few will find it. That’s pretty scary. Does it mean that out of millions…

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Do Christians sin a little everyday?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • December 6, 2009

Recently, our church spoke of con­fession of sin as a continual experience for the Christian. Is it true that the most godly and trust­ing people…

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What’s the relationship between law and gospel?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • December 6, 2009

I’ve been hearing a lot about the grace of God without works and being saved by faith alone. Some preachers seem to say that obeying…

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Are humans really born in sin?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • December 6, 2009

Are humans really born in sin?   The Bible teaches that we were born with the tendency toward evil — the sin nature. This nature…

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Is it wrong to smoke?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • December 31, 1999

Where does the Church stand on smoking? I have read many opinions ranging from it being a blatant sin to it being a form of God-given…

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Lord of the Sabbath

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  • June 23, 2025
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Touching Jesus (Mark 5:24-34)

Touching Jesus (Mark 5:24-34)

  • By Chris Ahlemann
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  • April 21, 2025
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In Matthew 16:28, Jesus said, “There are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” How can this be true?

In Matthew 16:28, Jesus said, “There are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” How can this be true?

  • By Chip Hinds
  • Estimated read time 3 min read
  • June 23, 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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