This means that someone who does not have white privilege has to try significantly harder to earn respect and equal treatment in academia, the workplace, in a court of law, and just about everywhere else. So what do we do, as Christians, who have white privilege? Does the Bible have any...
The Bible does not directly mention masturbation. It includes no clear verses about touching yourself or the act itself. Some refer to “the sin of Onan” inGenesis 38:9-10. But this passage refers to Onan’s disobedience in avoiding his duty, not self-stimulation. While Scripture talks a ...
Do you realize what the Scriptures say about this? Elijah the prophet complained to God about the people of Israel and said,English Standard VersionGod has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel?Be...
But the Word in Scripture is much more direct, visible, living, and our primary source of authority and revelation of what God requires of us. When we read the Scripture, we are hearing the voice of God and the call of the Psalm is to listen and obey, that is, do not harden our h...
Using foul language contradicts the biblical call to holiness, love, and respect. While modern culture may minimize or even celebrate profanity, Scripture consistently instructs believers to use words for building others up and honoring God. The transforming power of Christ makes it possible to repla...
What About Abraham? 4What then shall we saythatAbraham, our forefather according-to[a]theflesh, has found?2For if Abraham was declared-righteous by works, he hasaboast— but not before God. His Righteousness Came By Faith 3For what does the Scripture say?—“And Abraham believed God, an...
What Does the Bible Say About Divorce?- Divorce is mentioned several times in the Old and New Testament, as God hates divorce, and there are very few exceptions where divorce is allowed in Scripture. God created marriage and intended it to be good for us. When sin entered, so did the ...
3What if some of them were unfaithful? Can their unfaithfulness cancel God’s faithfulness?4That would be unthinkable! God is honest, and everyone else is a liar, as Scripture says, “So you hand down justice when you speak, and you win your case in court.” ...
Again, the Bible does not forbid “adorning” one’s self, which is to say the Bible does not forbid a woman beautifying herself. In fact, 1 Timothy 2:8-10 and 1 Peter 3:3-4 are actually passages in Scripture about how a woman should adorn herself. These Bible passages are not ...
As I said at the top of this article, each Christian will be responsible for getting their own direct answer from the Lord on this very controversial issue. I believe that when you put all 5 of the above Scripture verses together side by side, the answer might be in the correct interpret...