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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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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 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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Categories January February 2021 Q&A

Will we have eternal reunions with our loved ones?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • December 30, 2020

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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Categories November December 2020 Q&A

What is preterist eschatology? 

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • October 30, 2020

What is preterist eschatology, and what is CoG7’s view?  Eschatology is the study of end things in Christian life (state of the dead, resurrection and…

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Categories Q&A September October 2020

Is Righteousness a status or process?

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 31, 2020

Does being made righteous refer to a status or a process? The short answer is both. Let’s take a closer look at this great word,…

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Categories July August 2020 Q&A

Why Does God Allow Suffering

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • July 1, 2020

What roles do natural disasters, tragic accidents, plagues like COVID-19, and other human sufferings play in God’s will or plan?    Scripture offers no single,…

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Categories May June 2020 Q&A

Is the Sabbath a “shadow”?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • April 27, 2020

Is the Sabbath a “shadow”? A recent BA article said it was. A shadow is a shaded image cast by light rays striking a body…

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