In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thou...
in Southeast Asia. Condemning the killing of communists was not one of our high priorities, although we as a church officially considered warfare to be murder. The Friends, who gave humanitarian aid to North and South Vietnam, were more consistent pacifists than we were.Later, in the ...
But with the coming of Scripture, they’ve begun to question this practice: What is its purpose? What will happen if we do away with it? What does the Bible say about it? For the first time, pastors, traditional elders, and village chiefs have met to discuss how their cultural ...
in Southeast Asia. Condemning the killing of communists was not one of our high priorities, although we as a church officially considered warfare to be murder. The Friends, who gave humanitarian aid to North and South Vietnam, were more consistent pacifists than we were.Later, in the Persian...
What does the Bible say about Samaritans? The parable of the Good Samaritan is told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. It isabout a traveler who is stripped of clothing, beaten, and left half dead alongside the road. First a Jewish priest and then a Levite comes by, but both avoid the...
What does the Bible say about Pagans? Is paganism a religion? What Jewish holidays are celebrated in September? What happens at a Pagan funeral? When does the Pagan lunar calendar begin? Is Palm Sunday a Pagan holiday? How do Pagans worship?
Does the Bible condone moderate drinking of alcohol? Let's look at some Bible examples of people who used alcohol, as well as the effects it has on the body. Bible examples: In the Old Testament, Aaron and his sons, the priests, were strictly forbidden to drink either wine or strong dr...
Be a Virgo and analyze yourself in this light-hearted introduction to the zodiac. Then, be a Gemini or a Sagittarius and tell all your friends. Or dance proudly on the table like a Leo! Enjoy an overview of the astrological signs and what they mean for y
But then, there is a third explanation that no one dares to discuss:the Christian teaching on race. Here we will explain what no one dares to tackle:What does the Bible really says about race? By the time we present all the evidence, it becomes crystal clear: Scripture never promotes...
Doing this will help us avoid projecting our meanings and biases into the text. 3. At the same time, my purpose in this study isn’t just to interpret the Bible accurately, but also to see how biblical truth might take shape in our cultural setting (or settings) today. I confess that...