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A single Christian mother seeks advice on dealing with conflicting emotions after having a baby out of wedlock, discussing issues of sin, forgiveness, responsibility, and the importance of love.
Is justification from sin by faith or works? Does it result from neither, one as opposed to the other, or both?
Does baptism come before or after the salvation contemplated in 1 Peter 3:21?
Ecclesiastes 12:14 affirms the following: "For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil." The thrust of this sober passage seems to be this. The works of men, whether good or evil, may be hidden from one's contemporaries. That is,...
The King James Version is an old and respected translation of the Holy Scriptures. We have a very high regard for this popular version. Its translators attempted to reproduce the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek original text into the English tongue in a faithful way. In evaluating any version, however...
The answer to this question lies in understanding some important features of biblical prophecy. Some Prophecies Had Dual ApplicationsThere are prophecies in the Old Testament that have a dual application. That is, they have a rather immediate application to a more temporal circumstance. Then, the...
I believe the brother is mistaken in his view. Several things should be noted. First, it should be understood that Matthew's record is a very abbreviated account of John's ongoing ministry. Vast multitudes were pursuing John as he preached in "the wilderness of Judaea" (3:1, 5). The verb "went ou...
The Mormon doctrine concerning the church is a maze of confusion and contradiction.
There are those in the body of Christ who are clamoring that women must throw off the yoke of male domination and claim their rightful place in the Lord’s kingdom.
There are three important reasons this language does not mean Jesus was raised from the grave on Saturday. Compare the Witness TestimonyThe first thing we need to do is compare the Gospel accounts. When we do, we find that the other Gospel accounts clearly show that this visit occurred on the fir...
Everyone understands that whenever Hollywood does a movie about some historical character, a good measure of literary license is taken.
There are several factors to consider when responding to this excellent question. Reflect upon the following: Salvation is wonderfully described in the New Testament as a free gift. This terminology is used to emphasize that God is under no compulsion to offer it. Man, by his choice, has rebelled...
Neale Walsch is but another oddity in the modern “Ripley’s Museum” of religious freaks.
Does the Bible teach that there are different roles for men and women in the scheme of God’s plan for the church?
Paul’s great “mystery of godliness,” when unfolded, is rich indeed. It is the gospel in seed form. It is intellectually satisfying, emotionally rewarding, and practically motivating.
Religious diversity is a curse rather than a blessing.
The book of Romans is magnificent in that it reveals so many aspects of the “righteousness of God” (1:16-17).
On October 31, 1999 in Augsburg, Germany, representatives of Roman Catholicism and Lutheranism met to sign a “peace treaty” of sorts.
Jerry Falwell is calling for a more charitable view, he says, towards the “gay” community.
This article explores the biblical concept of being a “born-again” Christian, discussing the spiritual rebirth through the Holy Spirit, the role of baptism, and entrance into the kingdom of God.