QUESTION: “Is it scriptural to participate in matchmaking services?” ANSWER: Since the 1990s, online dating and face-to-face subscription dating services have mushroomed in popularity among non-Christians and Christians alike. As with any major decision that relies on judgment and integrity, a decision to use dating services should be approached with great caution and care—and great … Continue Reading
Maybe the pumpkins have come out or the Christmas lights are going up. Cheery music plays in all the shopping centers and on your car radio. Children giggle while waiting in line for a chuckling Santa in the mall. But the fun festivities on the outside don’t match the sad–or sometimes depressed–feelings you’re feeling on … Continue Reading
Q: This trend of tidying up and minimizing our possessions is really great, but while watching “Tidying Up” on Netflix, I got worried when Marie Kondo started telling the homeowners to greet their house, thank their objects, and tap their books to wake them up. I want to be careful that I’m not participating in … Continue Reading
Q: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A: Yes, but not like an unbeliever with dark and demonic symbols. Christians can truly celebrate believers who have died, for we know that “death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Cor. 15:54). And, though our bodies die, our spirits dwell with Christ (Phil. 1:23) until he returns to … Continue Reading
“Do I really need to go to church?” Whether you’re wondering this question or it’s your kids asking if God “makes us go to church,” you probably already know your salvation isn’t hinged on being inside First [your denomination] Church of [your town here] at 9AM on the dot every Sunday. What does the Bible … Continue Reading
Sometime later—how much later is unknown, but certainly not the night of Jesus’ birth or else Mary could have afforded to give a lamb as the offering for her purification—“Magi from the east” made their way to Bethlehem to offer due homage to Jesus (Mt 2:1–12). Herodotus, always content to codify a fantastic rumor, thought … Continue Reading
Whom do you think would be the best fit for creating a Bible study curriculum? A pastor? A Sunday school teacher? A theologian? While any of these individuals could do an excellent job providing valuable lessons on the Scriptures, what if you could get your Bible study straight from the top New Testament professors in … Continue Reading
Jesus’ miracles, including healing, didn’t guarantee the end of any of sin’s results for those who follow him. And so, in this age, we still must put up with storms, abuse from wicked people, death, and yes, disease: whether spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis, autism, or Alzheimers. So does God want us to pray … Continue Reading
Baptism is often described as an outward sign of an inward change. It is a public testimony that you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Your baptism powerfully proclaims what God has done, and is doing, in your life. In addition, as a follower of Jesus, you are publicly saying that … Continue Reading
What Was Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh?” The Apostle Paul endured great hardships to serve the Lord (2 Corinthians 11:23-29). Yet something tormented Paul and was an incredible burden for him. Paul referred to this burden as “a thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7). No one knows exactly what this “thorn” represented. Some suggest … Continue Reading
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