Sin is an inherent part of human nature, and it has been a topic of discussion for centuries. As Christians, we strive to live a life that is pleasing to God. We want to know what is considered a sin in the Bible, and we want to avoid those actions that would displease Him. Howeve...
I even got “who is allowed to carry out church discipline and why?” Good questions all but, I’ll take a step back to work through the rationale with another crazy long article. Audio to come soon. Read More “Church Discipline: What Does the Bible Say About It?”...
where the act of "knowing" in that verse denoted sexual relations resulting in pregnancy and birth). That the word has a sexual connotation in the case of the men of Sodom -- rather than being related (for example) to mere inhospitality or non-sexual actions -- is further demonstrated by...
“A little bit of this is okay…”, “well, I guess it is okay to try this pharmaceutical drug even though I don’t need it…”, “why not watch that movie even though I know I shouldn’t?”, or “a little flirting with that guy at work couldn’t hurt me.” ...
The "temple of God" is here understood to be the church; the restraining power the Roman empire; "the man of sin" not an individual, but the personification of an institution or system. It is cult, however, to resist the impression that the apostle regards "the mystery of lawlessness" ...
Once we become aware that a particular act is sin and we do not stop doing it, we are then choosing to commit willful sin. Paul warned us that the Christian who continues to sin willfully will be lost! He said:"For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of ...
Berean Study BibleIn your struggle against sinThis phrase sets the context for the verse, emphasizing the ongoing battle believers face against sin. The Greek word for "struggle" is "antagonizomai," which implies a vigorous and determined effort, akin to an athletic contest. Historically, this...
Free E-mail Bible StudyHumility: Disciple's Guide to a Humble Life Jacob Pontormo, "Tondo of St. John the Evangelist" (c. 1524), oil on wood, 70 cm circumference. Santa Felicita, Florence. Immediately, the older man stiffened. "Who is to say what is sin?" he barked. I hadn't rem...
Original sin, also described as ancestral sin, is a Christian view of the nature of sin in which humanity has existed since the fall of man. Original sin arose from Adam and Eve's transgression in Eden, the sin of disobedience in eating the forbidden fru
Bible Book List Font Size Isaías 52:5 LBLA Y ahora, ¿qué hago yo aquí —declara el Señor— viendo que se llevan a mi pueblo sin causa? También declara el Señor: Sus dominadores dan gritos, y sin cesar mi nombre es blasfemado todo el día. JBS Y ahora ¿qué hago yo...