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Does God Administer the Death Penalty Too Often in the Bible?
God’s wrath is against those that do evil, His death penalty. He sometimes expresses that wrath in this life and cuts off evildoers by going out of His way to kill them. There is no need to hide or downplay this reality. The true God is a just Judge whoRead More
Does Philippians 1:6 Teach Unconditional Security?
A verse which is heavily leaned upon by believers in unconditional security will be analyzed here. Philippians 1:6: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” This verse is often cited as anRead More
Do John 10:27-29 1 Peter 1:5, and Romans 8:38-39 Teach Unconditional Security?
John 10:27-29: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no manRead More
Mark 9:43-48: What Can be Learned From These Verses?
Mark 9:43-48: “And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And ifRead More
Family and Tribal Idolatry: Can You Overstate How Widespread These Sins Are?
fAMILY, TRIBAL, DENOMINATIONAL & CULTURAL IDOLATRY IS A RAMPANT SIN IN LUKEWARM CHRISTIANITY. Proverbs 17:15 says: “He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.” It should not matter if the one in the wrong is your own family member,Read More
Would God Have Left Israel in the Wilderness More Than 40 Years if it Continued to Rebel?
Would the Israelites have ever been brought into Canaan if they continued to rebel against God in the wilderness? The answer is based upon principles that give answers to questions which are heavily debated today. Canaan is the land which God promised to Israel. This land was promised conditionally ratherRead More
What Are Some Ways the Bible Specifically Says Riches Are Deceitful?
Any and every manner of evil might have the love of money at the root of it. Idolatrous pursuit of money is an especially notable way that people oppose the true God. It is not the only way, yet it is one of the most common and especially destructive ones.Read More
Is it Wrong to Say the Christian is on Probation?
Probation is a period of testing or trial used to evaluate a person’s conduct or fitness. A period of testing or trial is the very essence of probation. Is it wrong to apply this to the Christian in relation to preparation to meet God on Judgment Day? Many vehemently sayRead More
Does the Bible Teach Church Leaders Must be Married or Must be Single?
The Catholic Church mandates celibacy of its clergy (with certain specific and rare exceptions). The Eastern Orthodox Church forbids its bishops from being married and does not allow its married priests to remarry if their wife dies. On the other hand, a little over 90 percent of pastors of otherRead More
What Actual Harm Does Speaking in Nonsense Tongues Do?
Even some who don’t speak in nonsense tongues don’t believe that speaking in them necessarily does a lot of harm. However, nonsense tongues are not innocent. They are very harmful. Here are some practical examples of how nonsense tongues cause real damage. Babbling in nonsense tongues is madness and causesRead More