Bible passages in Genesis, Leviticus, and Romans are examined to support this contention. In one or more of these scriptural passages, the writers were not referring to homosexual behavior at all or were referring to cultural behavior related to rituals. The Bible knows nothing of homosexual ...
Why Does the Bible Say Marriage Should Only Be Between Men and Women? Marriage was defined by God, in the very beginning, as one man, one wife, joined together, unity, indivisibility, and that union that takes place. And actually, just the whole complementarity that we are two parts of ...
In the Scriptures, gossip is associated with sinful behavior and is seen as a breach of trust, causing harm to individuals and communities. It is often linked to qualities such as slander, deceit, and a lack of love or concern for others. Several passages in the Bible, including Proverbs 1...
The Bible was originally written in the ancient languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek over a period of many centuries. Although sometimes referred to as “dead” languages (because they are not commonly spoken in the same format today), all three of these languages are very much alive. Tho...
The Englicious group did no better than those receiving ordinary instruction when it came to writing narrative passages. Bath Aarts, one of the researchers on the project and one of the scholars behind Englicious holds out hope that with longer exposure, or a study of older students, an ...
5 Important Angels in the Bible 1. Michael The archangelMichaelappears inRevelation 12:7-8, and is described as a commander of heavenly armies, who defeats Satan once and for all. There is no doubt that Michael is a fierce warrior, and that his angelic armies are at work in our wor...
and shall gently lead those that are with young”speaks of God feeding his flock as a shepherd does. Here Isaiah provides us with the imagery of the power of God as a warrior, and the gentleness of God as a shepherd on behalf of His people. These are passages that describe our ...
This book is a classic of devotional literature that gives expression to the joy Christians find through faith in Christ. It includes a presentation page and an index of the Bible passages used in the book. The thoughts in this little volume are the glorious convictions of millions of Christian...
Scripture Readings:Reading passages from the Bible that focus on the prophecy and anticipation of the Messiah is a common Advent tradition. This can include readings from the Old Testament, particularly from the book of Isaiah. Prayer and Reflection:Advent is a time for spiritual reflection and pr...
Verse 19.-Because that which is known(not, as in the Authorized Version, "maybeknown;" for, though the force of the wordγνωστὸνsuggests this sense, it certainly meansknown, notknowable, in the many passages of the New Testament where it elsewhere occurs) of God is manifest in...