Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Sin
The Bible teaches us that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, Roman's 3:23. But the Bible also teaches us that God sent His Son to die for our sins and that whoever believes in Him will be forgiven for their sins, John 3:16. Jesus said to believe and to repent. To repent means to turn from sin, to stop sinning. When we do sin after we have believed in Jesus the Bible says to acknowledge our sin to God and He will cleanse us of our sin, 1 John 1:9. This keeps us in fellowship with God after we have been forgiven. We will always struggle with temptation and sin, but we don't have to live in sin. Living in sin is a choice people make who are in rebellion against God. Jesus told one woman caught in sin to go and sin no more. I have heard some people try to justify sin because we all do sin. The truth is that they don't want to turn from their sin. Jesus said to believe and to turn from sin. Many people refuse to do this because they want to live life their way and not God's way. Don't worry about what others choose to do, because each of us are responsible for what we do. Don't worry about what hypocrites do because we answer for what we do. Each of us has to work out or live out our own salvation no matter what the other person does. We all do sin, but we can avoid sin by submitting to God and being strengthened by His Holy Spirit.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Does the Bible say anything about perfectionism?
Does the Bible say anything about perfectionism?: Does the Bible say anything about perfectionism? Does the Bible say anything about being a perfectionist? What is a biblical view of perfectionism?
Hymenaeus, Alexander, and Church Discipline
Hymenaeus, Alexander, and Church Discipline: Second Timothy mentions two men whom Paul told Timothy to hand over to Satan so their flesh may be destroyed. In doing so, he showed the grace in church discipline.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?: What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Why and how is being poor in spirit a good thing?
Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9?
Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9?: Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck/gouge out our eyes and cut/chop off our hands? Are Jesus' words in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9 supposed to be understood literally?
Monday, March 20, 2017
Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?: Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal (literalism)? Should some parts of the Bible be interpreted symbollically / allegorically?
Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?: Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal (literalism)? Should some parts of the Bible be interpreted symbollically / allegorically?
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Monday, March 13, 2017
Council at Nicaea
It is also called an ecumenical council or general council. The first council was held in Nicaea ( present day Inzik) in Turkey in 325 AD. The main issue Constantine wanted to settle was the issue of the relation between Jesus Christ and God. It was decided They were One and the same. Constantine wanted to establish universal agreement about it. Before that there had been many local councils but never a worldwide council. The known world then was the Roman empire.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Order and Chaos
Order and Chaos: The belief that the universe is defined by the equal powers of order and chaos or good and evil is a common one in world religions. The Bible teaches something completely different.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
What is the doctrine of Balaam?
What is the doctrine of Balaam?: What is the doctrine of Balaam? Why is the doctrine of Balaam so strongly condemned in Revelation 2:14?
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Is God logical?
Is God logical?: Is God logical? Is belief in God and/or the idea of God logical? Is God Himself a logical being?
How can I become a Christian?
How can I become a Christian?: How can I become a Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian? Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
Monday, March 6, 2017
How can I become a Christian?
How can I become a Christian?: How can I become a Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian? Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Thursday, March 2, 2017
What is truth?
What is truth?: What is truth? Why is the concept of absolute truth so important? What is the result when people deny that there is truth?
Why is Queen Mary I of England known as Bloody Mary?
Why is Queen Mary I of England known as Bloody Mary?: Why is Queen Mary I of England known as Bloody Mary? How did Mary Tudor earn the title of Bloody Mary?
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