Author Archives: Wayne Davies

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34 Bible Reading Questions Answered

Do you have questions about how to read the Bible? See below for 34 of them. You’ll find answers to all these questions in the new book, Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions. (“Pastor John” is … Continue reading

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The Meaning of Ephesians 4:15

I love reading stories of how people become Christians. The Bible is filled with God-glorifying conversion accounts – from the woman at the well (John 4) to the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). Here’s a story … Continue reading

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How to Have More Hope

There are two kinds of people in the world: the hopeless and the hopeful. According to the Bible, Christians should be the hopeful. Because of God’s grace and the promises found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, our hearts can … Continue reading

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The Foolishness of Grace

Why do so many people reject the gospel? Here’s a verse that answers that question quite well. “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the … Continue reading

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Am I Really A Christian? (8 Doubts Answered)

Do you ever have doubts about your salvation? Do you ever wonder whether you are really a Christian? I recently came across a helpful little booklet that addresses eight reasons that believers may question the genuineness of their conversion: Am … Continue reading

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Where Do You Go During the Storm? (Thoughts on Psalm 46)

Scripture is abundantly clear that the life of faith will never be a trouble-free existence. Far from it. God is the God of promises, and one of his promises is that we will experience many hardships in this life.   … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about Joy

I’ve been doing an in-depth study 1 Peter chapter 1. Verse 8 speaks of joy that is “inexpressible and filled with glory.” Meditating on that phrase led me to do a deeper dive into the meaning of biblical joy. As … Continue reading

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Is It Wrong to Drink Coffee during a Worship Service?

I love a good question, especially when we can go to the Bible for help in answering it. John Piper, one of my favorite teachers and authors, has been answering Bible-related questions on his podcast “Ask Pastor John” for years. … Continue reading

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The Words That Make Joni Want to Leap

I continue to be encouraged by the life and ministry of Joni Eareckson Tada. A prolific author of 45 books, Joni has helped millions to better understand God’s purposes in suffering. She has been paralyzed for over 50 years and … Continue reading

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How to Study Your Bible One Book at A Time (Part 1)

My favorite way to read and study the Bible is to do it book by book. Topical studies certainly have their place. And daily devotionals can also be beneficial. But there is no substitute for going through one book from … Continue reading

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