When church leaders refer to “the Bible” or “the Scriptures”, they usually mean “the Bible as we understand it through our theological doctrines”. The Bible is always interpreted by our churches through their particular theological lenses. Pope Francis has said homosexuality is not a ‘...
“Does this relationship seem like a ‘fit’ to you? Are there any areas you’re concerned about?” If the people I most respected had serious reservations about a relationship, I would assume I had lost my objectivity due to infatuation and put all marriage plans on hold. ...
Personal stories, categorized scriptures, and practical advice make the "What the Bible Says About." series perfect for personal and ministry use. Other titles in the series address important contemporary topics-like marriage, divorce, and grieving.Kelly Ryan Dolan...
So if we have already received the Holy Spirit at the moment of our salvation with the Lord, then what is this “second” baptism of the Holy Spirit that the charismatics are talking about? The Bible tells us that there is only one baptism. ...
Divorce is a complex and sensitive issue, one that touches deeply on the moral and spiritual lives of those involved. When we turn to the Bible to seek guidance on divorce, we find that the scriptures offer a range of perspectives, all unified by a core principle: marriage is a sacred co...
don’t forget what the Bible says about all of life and godliness. We can be right about marriage and still wrong about everything else that matters. And if you like most everything else the Bible says, why would you on this matter of homosexuality decide the Bible suddenly can’t be ...
I write a quarterly column for Preach magazine, in which I explore a significant word or phrase in the Bible, or a theme or section of Scripture, and the ideas that it expresses. At the end of this piece I list the previous articles I have written for th
What does the Bible say about love at first sight? Is love at first sight real? Or is love at first sight a concept that Christians should avoid? In this article we will discuss the differences between “love at first sight” and biblical love as expressed in the Scriptures. We will als...
Bible Verses About Love and Marriage Marriage was God’s idea. There are many Bible verses on love in marriage to help us keep our vows rooted in love and grounded in Truth. Here are a few Bible verses on marriage for your consideration.Proverbs...
should be no matter God deems. For some, He will name a season in which two individuals date with the hope or intention of marriage, but it could result in a lesson to be realized or friendship. This is vital to recognize, as many will fall into the trap of believing that the particu...