Does the Bible Say Homosexuality a Sin? Plainly speaking, the Bible tells us that the practice of homosexuality is a sin. It is something that God forbids and has repeatedly stated is outside of His plan for human sexual expression.However, it is not a sin to have same-sex feelings. The key in this situation is to practice celibacy. Sexuality is a

A wise pastor once counseled me to go directly to Scripture, considering multiple voices describe the same Biblical text, not just one interpretation. We are all prone to human error, so following any one person’s preaching more than we are seeking Christ for ourselves isn’t healthy. There will continue to be many false and deceitful prophets claim

How Does Someone Get to Heaven? Heaven is the dwelling place of Almighty God. It is where His holy nature shines unveiled and in its full glory and majesty. It is where the angels dwell in service and worship. It is a place of peace, beauty, and joy. This wondrous place is also where man’s heart often yearns to be.The Bible says that God loves His

In the New Testament, Paul refers to the trumpet sound of the rapture in 1 Corinthians 15:51-52. The apostle Paul is telling us that as the last trumpet sounds, the dead will rise and we will be changed. There is no mention of a definitive date, though. We must understand that trumpets will signal the people of God to gather and be ready to meet ou

The Church and Celebrity Leaders Over the years we have seen the rise and unfortunate fall of several Christian “influencers.” These individuals have served to celebritize Christian leadership within the body by bringing to themselves a level of notoriety that is unprecedented in our social media driven society. The level of devotion received by th

What Do We Gain Through Life?I want you to consider another thought for a moment. If to live is Christ, how then should you live? How do you in fact actually live for Christ?I mentioned earlier that everything you do in this life should be for Christ, but in reality, that is a theoretical statement. Let’s make it more practical. I am going to use t

The Spirit of the Lord was sent to be with us, to remind us of God’s truth, and through the Spirit we all have been equipped with gifts. The Spirit dwells in believers, just as Christ does. The Spirit of the Lord is our helper, is present with us, and ministers to us and through us. It is the Spirit that empowers us to freely pursue righteousness a

1. A True Believer Has a New Awareness of Sin 1 John 1:5-9 – This is the message we have heard from Him, and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light,

Active – Verse 27Praiseworthy – Verse 28Excelling in Everything – Verse 29God Fearing—Verse 30 Strong and Dignified – Verse 31What Does Dignity Look like in an Undignified World?Dignity is such a hard word to describe sometimes. Dictionary.com defines it as, “the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect or a sense of self-respect.” But

But some of us know we are doing wrong and keep doing it anyway (James 4:17). Even though our God is still merciful and loves us enough to help us be on the path to righteousness.So, what wisdom does the Bible give to help us understand sin and its effects?Well, the Bible is overwhelmingly full of wisdom from God. Ecclesiastes 7 advises on things s

Good Friday is a day of remembrance as we think about the day Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross for our sins.Easter Sunday is the day we remember and celebrate His resurrection. Jesus lives. He Is Risen.Our family has attended Easter Sunrise services over the years. A few mornings were bitter cold, and we had to wear coats, hats, glove

But Jude is to be our example. Requisite to being settled in Christ — much less contending for the faith in our churches and world — is knowing what is set about Him. And what that could mean to Millennial ears is this: we need to be attentive to what might initially seem dull. Contending Begins Within OurselvesThe first step in contending for the

3. “We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are” (Acts 15:11).God’s grace is an essential component for everyday life and foundational to the Christian faith. We need God’s grace to sustain us every day. Within our own strength, we will make mistakes daily. God’s grace reassures and reminds us to depend

When God is in the heart, then we think right, live right, do right. When God is absent, we think wrong, do wrong, live wrong. Be careful what comes into your mind. You have to think pure thoughts. Now, a text without a context is a pretext, so context is important. In this passage Solomon is talking about the sexual affairs of a young man. Solomon

The beloved apostle John described one of his visions this way: “And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the thro

Here is another promise that God leads and teaches those who are humble. Humility allows us to come before God in surrender, acknowledging that we do not know it all! We don’t think we have all the answers. We know that we do not have the power, strength, or wisdom to do this life on our own. We know that we need God’s leading and guidance. 22. God

We do really need to read these verses in the context of Old Testament law. God didn’t commission Israelites to become vigilantes to execute justice outside of the court system. Below we’ll analyze some verses that say why.What Does the Bible Say about Revenge?So does this mean that people can go out and seek revenge if someone wrongs them? That th

Where Else in the Bible Do We See Believers Strengthening One Another?God wants Christians to challenge one another, and strengthen the community in love as a family, because they are all the sons and daughters of God. In the New Testament, particularly in the epistles, the writers put a particular emphasis on it.Some of these verses include:“Let n

The Jesus of Christmas was cute and cuddly. The Jesus of Easter was bruised and broken.The Jesus of Christmas was small and innocent. The Jesus of Easter was larger than life challenging what you believe.The Jesus of Christmas was celebrated by many, hated by few. The Jesus of Easter was hated by many and celebrated by few.The Jesus of Christmas wa

4. Comfort Person“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26).The first thing I do when something bad happens and I need comfort is turn to my phone. I choose who to tell or call. Somet