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Author Jason Overman

Jason Overman is Editor of Publications of the Bible Advocate Press. After 24 years in the publishing industry (in sales and management) with the Harrison Daily Times, Jason left his general manager’s position to join the BAP family in 2015. He has served in ministry for 30 years and currently pastors the Church of God (Seventh Day) in Jasper, Arkansas, with his wife, Stephanie, and two children, Tabitha and Isaac. Jason enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading theology, playing his guitar, and taking in the beautiful Ozark Mountains he calls home.
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Categories November December 2022 Q&A

doesn’t the Bible say that I have a home in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1)?

  • By Jason Overman
  • October 30, 2022

I understand the concept of “soul sleep,” but doesn’t the Bible say that I have a home in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1)?   The belief…

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This We Believe II

  • By Jason Overman
  • September 23, 2022

Greetings BA Readers, Special thanks to the new GC Communications Director, Jamin Teran, for cutting this video promotion with me for the new adult quarterly:…

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Categories Editor's Desk

A Special BA!

  • By Jason Overman
  • September 1, 2022

Greetings Dear Readers, The new digital BA is uploaded and ready for you to read, download or listen to. See the quick links to the…

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Categories Online Extras September October 2022

With You!

  • By Jason Overman
  • September 1, 2022

A Lord’s Supper reflection. As I prepared for our annual Lord’s Supper service last April, I realized that this year would be my fortieth Supper…

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Categories BA Editor's Desk September October 2022

THE NEW AUDIO BA IS HERE!

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 30, 2022

Greetings Bible Advocate readers (and listeners!). The Sept-Oct BA magazine is in the mail and heading your way. The digital magazine will be posted here…

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Categories Q&A September October 2022

Where does the saying “Be in the world but not of it” come from?

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 30, 2022

Where does the saying “Be in the world but not of it” come from, and what does it mean?   This familiar expression is derived…

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2023 Bible Advocate Theme(s)

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 15, 2022

2023 Bible Advocate Theme: “Come and See” I am excited to announce a new theme for the Bible Advocate in 2023. Jesus invited would-be disciples to…

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Categories BA Editor's Desk

NEW Quarterly Series Announced

  • By Jason Overman
  • July 29, 2022

NEW Quarterly Series Announced I am excited to announce our Sabbath school series on Spiritual Formation for 2023. This adult Bible study series comes to…

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Categories BA Editor's Desk

Brother Calvin Burrell

  • By Jason Overman
  • July 1, 2022

With much sadness, we announce the death of our dear brother, Elder Calvin Burrell, a great man of God. His wife, Sister Barbara Burrell shared,…

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Categories July August 2022 Q&A

How do we reconcile divine grace and human responsibility in the work of salvation?  

  • By Jason Overman
  • July 1, 2022

How do we reconcile divine grace and human responsibility in the work of salvation?     Ephesians 2:8 is maybe the best verse for understanding the…

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