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ARGUMENTATIVE GROUP MEMBERS
A friend of mine keeps arguing and sowing discord in people around her. She has broken up three of our home bible studies and uses the group to punish those who do things she doesn't like. Advice? click for full text

ARK OF THE COVENANT
Can you explain in simple terms what the Ark of the Covenant was all about? Do we need to find it like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" portray?

Get ready for a stunning revelation! Prophetic dynamite.. click for full text

ASKING INCESSANTLY
My best friend is a New Ager who keeps asking questions about my faith. I have given him at least 15 excellent books on apologetics. But, he still keeps asking things over and over. Advice? click for full text

BODY - TEMPLE OF HOLY SPIRIT?
Christian TV preachers often say that our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit and because of this we should take care of the body through proper diet, exercise, and nutrition. Is this true? click for full text

BORN SINFUL?
Are babies really innocent? Are we born evil with a sin nature? Or are we born as a blank slate? Did Jesus have a sin nature? Could he really sin or was it impossible if He wasn't born in sin? click for full text

CATHOLICS PRAY FOR DEAD?
Why do Catholics pray for the dead but Protestants think it's evil to pray for our deceased family? click for full text

Church Hierarchy
What is it?
Oddly, the least common name for an elder is "pastor." It is referenced only once in Ephesians 4:11 where Paul writes of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. What does this mean? click for full text

Fear - Tackling this Joy Stealer
Kurt Krowel 09/04/2006
Did you know that the opposite of faith is not unbelief, like most of us suppose. The opposite of faith is fear...But fear can be tackled by faith in the God who knows and controls the future. click for full text

Fear - Tackling this Joy Stealer part 2
Fear and faith, although they're opposite of one another, share something in common - the future, the unknown. Often times, we fear what is ahead. click for full text

Gifts Applied to Everyone?
A friend says everyone has the gift of evangelism & hospitality & should make it our first priority. Is it true that everyone has these gifts? Can you give a simple overview of gifts & how they work? click for full text

GOSSIP
Complaining About Leadership?
Some people in our church are complaining against church leadership in social gatherings or on the phone. Is this a sin and considered gossip? click for full text

HADES, TARTURUS & GEHENNA
Is there a difference between Hades, Sheol, Gehenna and Tarturus? Does it matter if there is? click for full text

INCEST AND ADULTERY BLESSED?
Because of incest and adultery which produced two nations, the Arabs and Jews, we have been at war ever since. How can incest and adultery have been acceptable then, but not now? Does God change? click for full text

JESUS CHASTISING LEADERS
A Model for Us?
How can we integrate Christ's example of chastising the leaders of his day who were a disappointment to him? (M.M.)

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JOY STEALER Part 1 - DOUBT
Kurt Krowel 08/27/2006
Did you ever wonder why? If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes? Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? Why is it a hamburger when it's beef? Why click for full text

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
Husband of One Wife?
One of our church members has been remarried two times although his circumstances make sense. Still, has he violated 1 Timothy 3:2? click for full text

METACHOI - INEQUALITY IN HEAVEN?
Our pastor gave a sermon that really upset some members of our church. It was about the "metachoi" of Christ in Hebrews 3:14. Is this faith/works? Is there an "elitist" club around Christ in heaven? click for full text

ORIGINAL SIN & TOTAL DEPRAVITY
What is "original sin" or "total depravity?" What does it mean and how does it affect mankind? click for full text

Pastor's Modern Epistle
Kurt Krowel
We are so used to counting nickels and noses as sure signs of God's blessing and handiwork that when those signs are absent, we conclude that God's hand of blessing was absent too. click for full text

Positive Confession
Or God's Wrath?
Some say Christians should be like Joshua when he entered the Promised Land - having only a positive attitude and no fear about anythng. They say we should never say or think negative things... click for full text

Prayer even for Small Things?
Is it wrong to pray for a broken toe, arthritis, mental depression & similar things? Our pastor made negative comments about prayers like these. Comments? click for full text

Prayers Unanswered
Why?
Why doesn't God answer our prayers?

Sometimes our motives are wrong. Asking for a Ferrari and a 10,000 square foot mansion may not be God's Will for you. click for full text

Praying "In His Name"
What does that mean?
Why do we pray in His name? It is interesting that it is only at the name of "Jesus" that unbelievers are offended. They are not offended when we say "Mohammad" or "Buddha." Why is that? click for full text

Rahab
Her Identity
Is the Rahab that married Salmon in Mathew 1:5 the same Rahab that aided the spies in the Old Testament? King James has a different spelling. The genealogy is a little long, about 133 years. V.P. click for full text

REBUKE THE DEVIL?
My minister said we should rebuke the devil and claim our authority over him. Is this right? click for full text

SPIRITUAL GIFTS
I understand that we are supposed to do our jobs as if we were working for the Lord. There is no such thing as sacred versus secular work. But, how do we know what our gifts are in the church? click for full text

THEOLOGY - One Bite at a Time
Our newest category! These are essays for folks who want to go deeper into their Bible studies but do not have the time to read a lot of scholarly books. click for full text

TODAY'S WORD - Psalm 91
Worried about the bird flu or worldwide pandemics? Fear terrorists & the safety of your family? We are children of God under His divine protection at all times! All is filtered first through Him... click for full text

TRANSLATIONS - WHICH ONE?
Which Bible translation do you use?

I don't have much choice. For me the question is: Which one can I "see?" Which one can I "hold?" And which one has the most space for notes? Ah...aging... click for full text

UNBELIEVERS IN BIBLE STUDY?
Should unbelievers be invited to Bible Study groups? We would like to invite a college student to attend our group. But, a few of our members are against inviting someone who doesn't believe in God click for full text

WHITE STONE - NEW NAME
The White Stone of Revelation 2:17 has captured the imagination of Christians for centuries. Believers may have different ideas about it but they all agree the White Stone is something wonderful! click for full text

DEVOTIONS
I just have a basic, simple question. How do I add daily devotions to my prayer life? Is there a difference between having daily devotions and studying the Bible? Is this something God asks of us? click for full text

RESEARCH TOOLS
For Simple Bible Study
How do you use bible research tools and which ones should I own? Please keep it simple. I'm not a great student. click for full text

BIBLES FOR DEVOTIONS
Up to now we have looked at which Bible translation to use and which study Bibles are useful. We thought you might appreciate some help choosing a Devotional Bible and reading routine as well.
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EAGLE WINGS - PATTERNS IN REVELATION
Ken Emilio
Revelation Studies
Eagles wings are a recurring pattern in the Old Testament which represent a number of possible insights that we can apply to the woman of Revelation 12 and her encounter with the serpent.
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Communion
How Often?
If the early church "broke bread" whenever they came together, why do we celebrate just once monthly? click for full text

GOD'S OWNERSHIP & OUR REWARDS
V Emilio 08/17/2006
Who is he? In 1990 he was a successful pastor of a large church. Then he lost everything. But what others intended for evil, God intended for good (Gen. 50:20). His books became best sellers and click for full text

GETTING TO KNOW A HOLY GOD - PART 1
Pastor Kurt
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GETTING TO KNOW THE GOD YOU WORSHIP - Part 2
Pastor Kurt
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GETTING TO KNOW THE GOD YOU WORSHIP
Pastor Kurt
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A PROFILE OF ENDURING FAITH - PART 1
Kurt Krowel
What is "faith?" Don't answer too quickly! As you consider the answer, let me share a tragic story about what one couple thought true faith was. click for full text

A PROFILE OF ENDURING FAITH - PART 2, Enduring
Kurt Krowel
We've been looking at what it means to have a faith that goes the distance, a faith that hangs in there when the going gets tough - how we can develop trust in God that grows stronger as trials grow.. click for full text

JOY STEALERS - FEAR
Pastor Kurt Krowel 09/05/2006
Fear and faith, although they're opposite of one another, share something in common - the future, the unknown. Often times, we fear what is ahead. click for full text

JOY STEALER Part 2 - DOUBT
Kurt Krowel 08/27/2006
Q. I have so many doubts & don't know how to change them. Advice?

Doubts are not sin. But if you don't manage and handle doubts the right way, they can lead to despair - or worse. click for full text

RESENTMENT - A JOY STEALER
Pastor Kurt Krowel 08/08/2006
Bitterness, resentment, envy, and grudges all seem to hang around in the same group...but resentment builds slowly and gradually over time. ...and you can have a volatile situation..rage and violence click for full text

RESENTMENT - JOY STEALER PART 2
Pastor Kurt Krowel 08/08/2006
Resentment and bitterness can and do take a great toll on our lives - physically, mentally, and spiritually. Resentment demands a high price of anyone who would choose to nurture it. click for full text

WORRY - A JOY STEALER
Pastor Kurt Krowel 07/02/2006
Worry is being anxious about something that doesn't exist in fact, but which we believe does or might exist. ...your mind divided...thoughts ..future focused - a future not ours to control! click for full text

WORRY - A JOY STEALER PART 2
Pastor Kurt Krowel 07/09/2006
Jesus said to focus in on only one thing in life: the kingdom of God and the values which it stands for. When we do that, everything else in life will fall into place..the King takes care of His own. click for full text

A PROFILE OF ENDURING FAITH - PART 3, Training
Kurt Krowel
"Going for the Gold" (Heb. 12:1-3). Paul said, "I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness... click for full text

A PROFILE OF ENDURING FAITH - PART 4, Courage
Kurt Krowel
Taking a stand for religious values is not popular in our culture today. If you look at general consensus of how Christians exercise their faith, it could be summed up as "privately." click for full text

A PROFILE OF ENDURING FAITH - PART 5, finishing
Kurt Krowel
His name was John & he was the last to finish the marathon in 1968. His leg was bandaged and bloody. He had taken a bad fall and all he could do was limp around the track... click for full text

A PROFILE OF ENDURING FAITH - PART 6, Opposition
Kurt Krowel
From the time he came to faith in Christ Paul faced opposition. The hurdles placed in his place were both constant and cruel. He was heckled, rejected, cursed, hunted, abandoned, beaten, whipped... click for full text

A PROFILE OF ENDURING FAITH - PART 7, Loneliness
Kurt Krowel
Few emotions we're forced to face are more painful than loneliness. Think about the widowed spouse whose table for two is now set for one, or the young couple whose empty arms ache for the child... click for full text

WORSHIPING A HOLY GOD
Pastor Kurt
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BIBLE READING
Why Bother?
What's the point in reading and studying the Bible every day? Shouldn't we work on how we act - not how we study? Shouldn't we work on being a Christian - not reading "about" being a Christian? click for full text

Bibles for Study
Church Preferences...
Which translation and study Bible should I use? There are so many on the market that I find it confusing. I would like to settle on just one. click for full text

EVERY WORD
A Biblical Concept
Believer? Non believer? ...Doesn't matter. Every careless word, every thought, every deed, counts for eternity. Nothing is lost: not our DNA, not our voice sound-waves, nor a record of our deeds.. click for full text

Pastors Biblical Role
What is a pastor supposed to be and do? We're choosing a new pastor at our church and there are lots of ideas about what makes a good pastor. What does Scripture say? click for full text

SALVATION - WHO?
06/25/2006
What makes you think you're saved and me & my girlfriend are not? What are you saved from anyway? Why do we need what you've got? (J.M., Mt. Vernon, WA) click for full text

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