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...
But the closer a marriage looks like God’s design (with limitless love, mutual submission, forgiveness, kindness, selflessness, etc.), the more it presents the gospel to the world. Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage Why Does the Bible Say Marriage Should Only Be Between Men and Women...
“Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall ...
What does gratuitous mean in the Bible? 1 :not called for by the circumstances: not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted a gratuitous insult a gratuitous assumption a movie criticized for gratuitous violence. 2a : given unearned or without recompense We mistake the gratuitous blessings...
What Does the Bible Say About Being Saved? by Mark Roberts It is difficult to imagine a more important question than the one that forms the title of this article. While concerns in this life dominate most people's attention we ought to be more concerned about the life to come. Are we ...
What does it mean to be justified?Justification simply means to be made just, right or righteous. That is not man's natural state, as we all know. The Bible says: “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). ...
What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality? Does God care how people livesexually? Are there acceptable and unacceptable lifestyles according to God? Certainly people (like myself) have their opinions, but is there an objective right or wrong regardinghuman sexuality. ...
What does the Bible say aboutcursing and loose speech? Here are God’s thoughts on the matter. Colossians 3:8But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Ephesians 4:29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only su...
1. The Bible teaches it.Romans 4:5“However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.” Certainly, justification can be preachedincorrectly– that is, without properly emphasizing the fact that the fruit of the Spirit must...
What Does The Bible Say About Relationships? Greater love has no one than this, that somebody lay down his life for his associates. House and wealth are inherited from fathers, however a prudent spouse is from the Lord. Help me to communicate overtly and truthfully with my associate, and to...