Some critics of wife-spanking complain that we must have a specific instance of a woman being physically disciplined by her husband in the Bible to justify a husband spanking his wife. But we do not need specific examples of behaviors to justify behaviors. As long as a behavior does not...
Examples of it are found in the early part of that emperor's reign, but the reverence which, at a later period, he was led to feel for the cross, doubtless induced him to put an end to the inhuman practice (Aurel. Vict. Coes. 41; Niceph. 7:46; Firmic. 8:20). "An edict so...
Of course, we will have the naysayers who point to men like Samson who took Nazarite vows (Numbers 6:1-21) which forbid them from cutting their hair or other examples of women shaving their heads when in mourning for the death of loved ones. These situations are exceptions to God’s com...
As examples of these "just and devout" persons, the evangelist presents us with a few short but beautiful sketches in his first and second chapters. Besides the blessed Mary and faithful Joseph, there are Zacharias and Elisabeth, Simeon and Anna-pictures of holiness to be met with among men...
Here are some examples of historical biblical tapestries of the time you might look for David and Charles V One example of this is the portrayal of King David in scarlet or green clothing, often wearing a gold crown. The story of David and Abigail is one of heroism on the part of Abigai...
of Peace. He would bring peace to earth, even as the angels had told the shepherds when they announced his birth in Luke 2:14. The enmity between God and us was single handily taken care of by His Son, whose life, death and resurrection brought about this much needed reconciliation. ...
We can consider this issue also from the examples of the Bible. When you look at the Bible you see very little direct instruction for a specific circumstance. There are a few people who are given specific instructions to do a particular thing at a particular time. Abraham receives instructions...
The New Testament provides us with numerous examples of how commonplace activities become acts of devotion when performed in the spirit of glorifying God. –Paul, in 1 Corinthians 10:31, advocates that “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God....
by Dirk Waren The Bible teaches about death and hell...that those who reject God’s message of reconciliation and gift of eternal life will be cast into the lake of fire,which is described as “the second death.” This is eternal damnation with no hope ... ...
Christians who wish to be faithful to the scientific community are then faced with the need for reconciliation between what is taught in the Bible with MAP. So, they choose to redefine Genesis as some figurative myth and say “oh, the Bible isn’t a science book” and “the Bible tells ...