Tuesday 18 October 2016

What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?

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Answer: Many understand the term repentance (from the Greek word metanoia) to mean “turning from sin.” This is not the biblical definition of repentance. In the Bible, the word repent means “to change one’s mind.” The Bible also tells us that true repentance will result in a change of actions (Luke 3:8-14Acts 3:19). Acts 26:20 declares, “I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.” The full biblical definition of repentance is

Monday 17 October 2016

What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?

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Answer: This question is especially important to Christian women. Does the Word of God address feminism? The modern concept of feminism was not present during the time that the Bible was written, but that does not mean the Bible has nothing to say on the basic issues of feminism. Even when the Scriptures seem to be silent on something that affects us today, there are eternal principles that speak to the underlying issue.

First, we should define feminism, since the term can have different meanings for different people. Basically, feminism is a philosophy that advocates equal rights for women and men—socially, politically, economically, and in other ways. Early feminists fought for and won suffrage for women. Today’s feminism goes further than demanding equal treatment of men and women, however. Modern feminists fight for

Tuesday 11 October 2016

"What does the Bible say about dating / courting?"

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Answer: Although the words “courtship” and “dating” are not found in the Bible, we are given some principles that Christians are to go by during the time before marriage. The first is that we must separate from the world's view on dating because God's way contradicts the world's (2 Peter 2:20). While the world’s view may be to date around as much as we want, the important thing is to

Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?

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Answer: For a Christian, dating a non-Christian is unwise, and marrying one is not an option. Second Corinthians 6:14 (KJV) tells us not to be “unequally yoked” with an unbeliever. The imagery is of two incompatible oxen sharing the same yoke. Instead of working together to pull the load, they would be working against each other. While this passage does not specifically mention marriage, it definitely has implications for marriage. The passage goes on to say that there is no harmony between Christ and Belial (Satan). There can be no

"What does the Bible say about tattoos / body piercings?"


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Answer: The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28). So, even though believers today are not under the Old Testament law (Romans 10:4Galatians 3:23–25Ephesians 2:15), the fact that there was a command against tattoos should raise some questions. The New

Friday 7 October 2016

Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?

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Answer: Yes, Jesus is the only way to heaven. Such an exclusive statement may grate on the postmodern ear, but it is true nonetheless. The Bible teaches that there is no other way to salvation than through Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself says in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” He is not a way, as in one of many; He is the way, as in the one and only. No one,

Wednesday 5 October 2016

What does it mean that husbands are to love their wives?

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Answer: Ephesians 5:25–33 contains vital instructions for husbands in their relationship with their wives. Verse 25 gives the basic command: “Husbands, love your wives.” In case anyone wonders, the Greek word for “love” here is a form of agape. Husbands are to love their wives with God’s kind of love—selfless, sacrificial,

Monday 3 October 2016

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Answer: Submission is an important issue in relation to marriage. Here is the plain biblical command: “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything”

"What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?"

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Answer: This question is especially important to Christian women. Does the Word of God address feminism? The modern concept of feminism was not present during the time that the Bible was written, but that does not mean the Bible has nothing to say on the basic issues of feminism. Even when the Scriptures seem to be silent on something that affects us today, there are eternal principles that speak to the underlying issue.

First, we should define feminism,

Sunday 25 September 2016

ONLY JESUS CHRIST CAN SAVE YOU!

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 Jesus clearly taught in John 3:16 that He will save anyone who believes in Him: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This “whoever” includes you and every other person in the world.

The Bible says

"What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth?"

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Answer: The idea of worshipping the Lord “in spirit and truth” comes from Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well in John 4:6-30. In the conversation, the woman was discussing places of worship with Jesus, saying that the Jews worshipped at Jerusalem, while the Samaritans worshipped at Mount Gerizim. Jesus had just revealed that He knew about her many husbands, as well as the fact that the current man she lived with was not her husband. This made her uncomfortable, so she

Thursday 22 September 2016

Hierarchy equals abuse.

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Hierarchy equals abuse.

The world is really sick. But as if that is not enough the church is in the lead in this madness.I want everyone to read this post carefully and see how a pastor is deluded in his feministic view of marriage. I stumbled on this article by dalrock...........As I’ve explained most recently in All roads lead to Duluth, the Duluth model has become by far the dominant paradigm for viewing domestic violence.  This is essential to understand because Duluth isn’t really about domestic violence, but about legislating feminist theory.  The focus of Duluth is to end what feminists call male privilege, or male entitlement.  While the flag of domestic violence and abuse is waved in front of the crowd, the Duluth creators go out of their way to make it clear that their focus is not on violence or abuse, but on the idea that a husband is head of the household.  In the Duluth model the idea of headship is

Tuesday 20 September 2016

What does it mean that we are not to love the world?

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Question: "What does it mean that we are not to love the world?"

Answer: 
First John 2:15-16 says, "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world." Yet John 3:16 begins, "For God so loved the world. . . ." So, God loves the world, but we are not supposed to? Why the apparent contradiction?

In the Bible

Thursday 15 September 2016

Deception, Idolatry And The Feast Of Tabernacles

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Feast of Tabernacles
 
I Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.
Let me change just a few words so it will clarify it and maybe a few minutes later, it will mean a little bit more to you.
I Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will abandon, or some will withdraw, or some will apostatize from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.
The ones who are going to depart are not necessarily the ones who are doing the preaching—they've already departed. Paul is

Nicolaitanism Today


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Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," January 2001
The Christmas season has passed—thankfully—for another year. The colorful, twinkling lights have come down, dying evergreens grace the curbs awaiting trash collection, lines at stores have dwindled to manageable size, and the cheerful, too-sweet tunes of the season no longer clog the airwaves. People have quit the annoying "Merry Christmas!" sendoff, the Salvation Army's bell ringers have gone on to quieter things, and Rudolph, the elves and jolly Saint Nick have disappeared from sight.
Is it not ironic that "Christians" celebrate Christmas? Christians are by name followers of Christ, and He says nothing in His Word about memorializing His birth year after year. The Bible is quite clear that the day of one's death is

Pagan Holidays

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I came accross this article and i want you all to think about it
because is the truth.
by 
Forerunner, "Bible Study," December 1996
The Babylonian system depicted in Revelation 17 rules over the kings and kingdoms of the earth. It "shall intend to

What is the difference between fornication and adultery?

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Question: "What is the difference between fornication and adultery?"

Answer: 
The modern dictionary definitions of fornication (voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other, which would include adultery) and adultery (voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a partner other than the lawful spouse) are simple enough, but the Bible gives us greater insight into how God perceives these two sexual sins. In the Bible, both are referred to literally, but both are also

Saturday 3 September 2016

Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?

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Question: "Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?"

Answer: 
The Bible tells us that “like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest” (Proverbs 26:2b). This means that foolish curses have no effect. God does not allow His children to be cursed. God is sovereign. No one has the power to curse one whom God has decided to bless. God is the only One able to pronounce judgment.

Is there such a thing as the evil eye?

Question: "Is there such a thing as the evil eye?"

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Answer: The evil eye is a belief within folk religion that someone can look at another person and cause injury, illness, or even death. The superstition of the evil eye was held in ancient Greece and Rome, and it persists in many cultures today.

The evil eye is also called the “envious eye” or the “invidious eye,” because the person casting it is jealous of something. According to the superstition, a resentful person can transmit a curse, wittingly or unwittingly, simply by looking at someone or something in envy. The evil eye is said to bring sickness upon anything from livestock to fruit trees to people. The superstitious attempt to ward off the evil eye with beads, amulets, hand gestures, or sayings.

Some translations of Mark 7:22 include “an evil eye” as one of the sins that begin in the heart (KJV, NKJV, ASV). The Greek is “ophthalmos ponēros” (literally, “evil eye”); however, this is

Thursday 1 September 2016

WHAT ARE SOME REASONS WHY GOD MIGHT ALLOW HIS CREATURES TO SUFFER?


Lets take a closer look at a puzzle
Lets take a closer look at a puzzle
There’s an interesting article posted at Belief Map.
He sets up the possible reasons with a very good explanation of the structure of the argument. His explanation allows him to balance the existence of suffering with “greater goods”.
Most Christians can

WHAT IS JESUS’ VIEW OF THE DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE?


Marriage and family
Marriage and family
I noticed that there is some silly video put out by the atheists at BuzzFeed where a bunch of people claiming to be Christians deny that Jesus has any authority in their worldview.
Here’s what Jesus says about marriage.

Wednesday 31 August 2016

WHAT IS THE “FEMINIZATION OF THE CHURCH”?

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Church sucks, that’s why men are bored there
A friend who shall remain anonymous sent me this article from The Art of Manliness about the feminization of the Christian church. The article is long and detailed. I want to mention one point briefly, and do another more fully.
Brief one first:

TWO REASONS TO AVOID PREMARITAL SEX: TRUST ISSUES AND CONTACT WITH EXES

TWO REASONS TO AVOID PREMARITAL SEX: TRUST ISSUES AND CONTACT WITH EXES

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I have a key that will unlock a puzzling mystery
This is from Family Studies blog.  (H/T Brad Wilcox)
Excerpt:.
My own research with working-class young adults leads me to believe that they have basically made peace with sexual permissiveness—at least outside of marriage—even as they retain some ambivalence about it. They tend to move in quickly with new romantic partners, even as they worry that people rush too quickly into relationships. From survey data, we know that people without a college education have more

Monday 29 August 2016

Can God break the cycle of generational sin?

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Question: "Can God break the cycle of generational sin?"

Answer: 
The Lord created families as a beautiful extension of His image. Sadly, in our fallen world we are born in a natural sinful state and can only be redeemed by our Creator. Our natural state is selfish at best and pathological at its worst. Dysfunction comes naturally to us. That is why salvation through Jesus is the key to breaking generational sin. Jesus offers us forgiveness, cleansing of sin, and real, unconditional love (1 John 1:9). Jesus gives His followers the power to love like He does, a love that is filled with grace and compassion. He is our example for how to

Sunday 28 August 2016

Is there life after death?

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Question: "Is there life after death?"

Answer: 
The existence of life after death is a universal question. Job speaks for all of us by stating, “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure....If a man dies, will he live again?” (Job 14:1-214). Like Job, all of us have been challenged by this question. Exactly what happens to us after we die? Do we simply cease to exist? Is life a revolving door of departing and returning to earth in order to eventually achieve personal greatness? Does everyone go to the same place, or do we go to different places? Is there really a heaven and hell?
The Bible tells us that there is

Wednesday 24 August 2016

Feminist Atlantic waxes conservative.

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Feminist Atlantic waxes conservative.

The Atlantic has a love-hate relationship with men’s economic contributions.  The magazine alternates between gloating that feminism has destroyed men’s economic status once and for all, and worrying that men are no longer fulfilling their traditional roles as bread winners.
In 2008 The Atlantic published Lori Gottlieb’s now famous piece Marry Him! warning of a shortage of eligible men for marriage delaying women: