Is It Okay for a Christian to Have a Tattoo?
Is It Okay for a Christian to Have a Tattoo? The origin of the controversy surrounding Christians and tattoos comes from Leviticus 19:28 in the Old Testament: “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.” The Jewish people were commanded not to get tattoos. Why…
What Does the Bible Teach about Female Pastors?
What does the Bible say about female pastors? The desire to see women in leadership is on the rise.[1] The topic of female pastors has become a hotly debated topic. Very intelligent and faithful believers land on both sides of the issue. The Bible provides five principles to guide our discussion. First, the topic of…
Do Infants Who Die Go to Heaven?
People often wonder what happens to young children, infants, aborted children, or children who die in miscarriage when they pass away. What does the Bible teach about the afterlife of children in such situations?
Is Anyone Perfect Besides Jesus?
Is Anyone Perfect Besides Jesus? Many people think that Adam and Mary were perfect, being the first created man and the mother of Jesus. The truth is, Adam was created as “good” in God’s sight according to Genesis 1-2, but was never perfect. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is also not called perfect in the…
Can Praying For a Dead Loved One Do Any Good?
As we see from Luke 16:26, once the rich man and Lazarus die, their location and eternal destiny is fixed. There is no second chance or opportunity to change locations.
Do We Go Directly to Heaven When We Die?
When We Die in Christ, Do We Go Directly to Heaven? There are several passages in the New Testament which indicate just that.
5 Ways to Live for Christ at Work
For most of us, we spend more of our waking hours at our job than any other area. Does God care about our actions at work? Scripture offers ample information to encourage us to use our vocation as a mission. These five principles highlight some ideas we can put into practice to serve the Lord…
How Do We Know There Is Only One True God?
The Bible does not teach any form of tritheism or polytheism, as in the Mormon faith, but that there is only one true God from all eternity. As Jesus taught: “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3).
What is the Book of Life?
Philippians 4: 13 says, “Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.” What is this Book of Life and how do we get our names in it?
Love the Lord with All Your Mind: The Biblical Call to a Christian Worldview
Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (Matthew 22:37). Many messages focus on loving God with our heart and soul, yet an emphasis on loving the Lord “with all your mind” is often neglected. Scripture notes at least…
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