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The Mosaic system was preparatory to the coming of the Christian system. While the two systems were complimentary, there are significant differences.
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.
May the guilty person in a divorce because of fornication remarry?
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.
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.
This discussion addresses whether or not a Christian should marry “out of the faith.”
How does one account for some of those “hard sayings” in the Scriptures?
A discussion of whether a Christian can appeal to civil law in a defense against another Christian
Is America out of control?
The marriage principles found in the Bible have a purpose; they are designed for our benefit.
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.
How has Charles Darwin’s popular theory of origins influenced religious thinkers?
In an attempt to harmonize the biblical record with evolutionary chronology, some allege that the creation description of Genesis 1 is merely metaphorical. Such a position thrusts aside responsible interpretative procedure.
What is the meaning of that ambiguous expression “the regeneration” that Christ mentioned in Matthew 19:28? Is it a reference to a thousand-year, literal reign of Christ upon the earth? Or does it describe the present Christian regime? Study this passage with us.