Content on Matthew 19:3–9
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Is a “Loveless Marriage” Scriptural Grounds for Divorce?
When “Sick at Heart” wrote to “Dear Abby” concerning her loveless marriage, Abby directed her to seek a “spiritual advisor.” One such advisor wrote in with his perspective. Was it spiritual? For advice to be spiritual and beneficial, it must be scriptural. Jason Jackson challenges “Reverend” Norm...
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The English Standard Version
Wayne Jackson reviews the new English Standard Version translation of the Bible.
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Divorce and Civil Law
The article explores the contentious issue of divorce and remarriage, highlighting that civil law is subordinate to divine law and how this principle applies in complex situations. It concludes that marriage is a sacred institution, and its issues should be judged according to Heaven’s law.
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Old Testament Events and the Goodness of God
Some have suggested that certain accounts within the Old Testament appear to depict God not as holy, kind, good, and merciful, but instead as unjust, mean, vengeful, and unmerciful. How can God be called “good” in light of such events?
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Some Contrasts Between the Nature of the Mosaic System and Christianity
The Mosaic system was preparatory to the coming of the Christian system. While the two systems were complimentary, there are significant differences.
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Principles of Interpretation: The “Expansion” Concept
The scope of a biblical verse may be expanded by supplementary information on the same subject in related passages. An understanding of this hermeneutical principle would prevent many an error.
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Divorce and the Guilty Party
May the guilty person in a divorce because of fornication remarry?
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What Is Adultery?
Several years ago, discussing the meaning of “adultery” was often straightforward. Today, many interpret adultery as simply breaking marriage vows, reflecting modern religious shifts that have redefined adultery to accommodate easier divorce and remarriage.
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Is the Bible Creation Account a Myth?
Is the common claim that Genesis 1 is merely an ancient myth accurate?
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What Does “Makes Her an Adulteress” Mean?
Whenever folks discuss Christ’s restrictions on marriage and divorce, this question frequently arises. What is the meaning of the phrase “makes her an adulteress” in Matthew 5:32? Wayne Jackson answers this question.
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Should a Christian Marry Outside the Faith?
This discussion addresses whether or not a Christian should marry “out of the faith.”
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Hard Sayings in the Bible
How does one account for some of those “hard sayings” in the Scriptures?
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The Battle at Baylor University
This is a commentary over the battle currently taking place at Baylor University over the issue of creation science.
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1 Corinthians 6 – No Shield for Lawbreakers
A discussion of whether a Christian can appeal to civil law in a defense against another Christian
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The Classification of Bible Commands
The commands found in the Bible may be classified in several ways to help our understanding.
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America—A Nation Out of Control
Is America out of control?
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The Devastating Effects of Divorce
The marriage principles found in the Bible have a purpose; they are designed for our benefit.
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The Folly of Following Polls
We have become a nation driven by polls. Polls are taken to determine practically everything—from what sort of food Americans prefer, to whether or not the president should be impeached.
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California High Court Wrong Again
The California Supreme Court is one of the most reckless judicial bodies in the nation. Once more it has intruded into, and trampled upon, the right to religious freedom. Consider one of its latest infractions.
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The Alleged Perpetual Virginity of Mary
The recent discovery of an ossuary (bone box) in Jerusalem that contained the phrase “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” has rekindled the controversy as to whether Mary had children other than Jesus. Catholicism claims she did not. What does the actual evidence reveal?
