Tag: Bible
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The Sufficiency of Scripture and Sexual Ethics
Introduction The Christian church lives in a highly sexualized age. In every form of media, from television to the internet, and even children’s programming, people are bombarded with ideologies regarding gender roles and sexuality. The world’s messaging is a direct challenge to the Christian worldview, seeking personal fulfillment and affirmation as its highest good. Owen…
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Strength Displayed in Meekness
Christians in the Western world live in a time of great division between social and political ideologies. These divisions are so deep that there is little chance that either side will find common ground in which to work through their differences. Success, therefore, is often measured by who can dominate the other side by sheer…
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We All Have Baggage
Recently, there was a something of a dust-up in Christian circles on the social media platform known as X. Pastor Tom Buck of First Baptist Church of Lindale, TX was involved in a debate regarding Christian men who appeared to be arguing that no woman with a promiscuous past should be considered marriage material despite…
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When the Apostles Write, God Speaks
It is not uncommon to come across arguments from professing Christians, especially on the internet, where people dismiss a particular command from an apostle because, “Jesus didn’t say that.” In other words, they are arguing that the only portion of Scripture that is ultimately important is the “red letters,” those passages where Christ himself is…
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Did God Prohibit Interracial Marriage?
Marriage is a sacred institution in the Christian faith, a union specifically created by God when he first placed man in the Garden of Eden (see Gen. 2). The union of one man and one woman in a lifelong monogamous relationship is the only design God gives for sexual intimacy and is the very foundation…
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“Give Us A King!”
How easy is it for us to forget the blessings of God and look to the world for affirmation and provision? Sadly, not very hard at all. When Samuel was called by God to be a prophet and judge to Israel, the nation was already in a sorry state. The people once again were in…
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Are We Truly Thankful for All Things?
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, ESV) The Thanksgiving holiday is nearly upon us, a time when families gather together to enjoy fellowship around elaborately prepared meals. During these gatherings, it is a common practice for families and…
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No, Polygamy is Not Biblical!
The discussion of marriage and polygamy has come up online due to a professing Christian pastor who has publicly stated he is married to two women and claims he has biblical support for doing so. While perhaps the best thing to do would be to ignore such a man into obscurity, the matter is now…
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Be Not Unequally Yoked – The Dangers of Political Pragmatism
Biblical Christianity often finds itself aligned with political conservatives when addressing social and cultural issues. Biblical principles regarding the sanctity of life, family and marriage, obedience to the law, and work ethics find similarities in conservative political platforms. The culture at large regularly equates Christianity with political conservatism. In other words, Christians are identified as…
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Women’s Voices in Service to Christ
Perhaps one of the most contentious matters currently facing Christianity is the issue of what role women’s voices have in serving in the church. Arguments on this matter may range from extreme egalitarianism, which argues for no restrictions whatsoever, and even promoting female-centric superiority in the church, to hard-line patriarchal views, which give women little…
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