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How Can I Be Sure I am Saved?

Many people have doubts about their faith and wonder if they are truly saved or have truly become a Christian. The Bible offers two clear ways to help determine whether you have received salvation through Jesus Christ.

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Who Was the Serpent in the Garden of Eden?

In Genesis 3:1-2 we read, “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, “You must not eat from any tree in the garden”?’” Who was this serpent or snake in the Garden of Eden?

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The #1 Way To Combat Anxiety In Today’s Culture

There are several key markers of today’s current society. Technology. Innovation. Constant communication. And a lot of anxiety. Chances are, you have seen people very close to you struggle with anxiety disorders. We’d be willing to bet you’ve dealt with your share of it too. The reality is–anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses…

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Why Do So Many Christians Still Sin?

Why do so many Christians still sin? Okay, first of all, I’m going to assume the person who asked this question is primarily concerned about sin in his or her own life. Dealing with sin in someone else’s life is a whole different issue, and will not be addressed here (see Matthew 7:1-5). Secondly, I…

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5 Dating Rules You Don’t Actually Have To Follow

The dating game is a tricky one. Between bombarding opinions on traditional vs. modern dating and media depictions of what good ol ’courting should look like, it can be difficult to navigate in today’s world. So because of that, we have laid it all out on the table. We have examined five popular dating guidelines…

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Is It Okay for a Christian to Have a Tattoo?

Is It Okay for a Christian to Have a Tattoo? The origin of the controversy surrounding Christians and tattoos comes from Leviticus 19:28 in the Old Testament: “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.” The Jewish people were commanded not to get tattoos. Why…

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What Does the Bible Teach about Female Pastors?

What does the Bible say about female pastors? The desire to see women in leadership is on the rise.[1]   The topic of female pastors has become a hotly debated topic. Very intelligent and faithful believers land on both sides of the issue. The Bible provides five principles to guide our discussion. First, the topic of…

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Do Infants Who Die Go to Heaven?

People often wonder what happens to young children, infants, aborted children, or children who die in miscarriage when they pass away. What does the Bible teach about the afterlife of children in such situations?

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Is Anyone Perfect Besides Jesus?

Is Anyone Perfect Besides Jesus? Many people think that Adam and Mary were perfect, being the first created man and the mother of Jesus. The truth is,  Adam was created as “good” in God’s sight according to Genesis 1-2, but was never perfect. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is also not called perfect in the…

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Can Praying For a Dead Loved One Do Any Good?

As we see from Luke 16:26, once the rich man and Lazarus die, their location and eternal destiny is fixed. There is no second chance or opportunity to change locations.