Why Did Jesus Not Condemn the Woman Caught in Adultery? A passage that has caused many Christians and even some theologians to question Scripture is found in John 8:1-11. That passage reads, “1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again into the temple, and… Continue reading Why Did Jesus Not Condemn the Woman Caught in Adultery?
Category: Culture
Angels Do Not Have Wings!
Angels Do Not Have Wings! The popular view of angels, even before the time of the Protestant Reformation, is that of beautiful, winged creatures dressed in flowing robes, usually white. We see many paintings of angels appearing in the sky over the shepherds announcing the birth of the Savior. Many representations of angels… Continue reading Angels Do Not Have Wings!
Is It Possible To Be a “Gay” Christian?
Is It Possible To Be a “Gay” Christian? There are many in the church world who profess they are Christian and who also claim to be homosexual, “because God made me that way”. Many others assert they are homosexual but are also Christian because they are celibate. But is it really possible to a a… Continue reading Is It Possible To Be a “Gay” Christian?
Disobedience of God Results in Cultural Chaos
Disobedience of God Results in Cultural Chaos As we listen to and view the news in the world today, it seems that our world is descending into chaos. There seem to be more and more murders. There. seems to be more and more disregard of authority. Government edicts are defied. Teachers are scorned by students.… Continue reading Disobedience of God Results in Cultural Chaos
Is Your god an Idol?
Is Your god an Idol? Many years ago, when I was a relatively new pastor, a woman was discussing with me the wickedness she saw in the world. She made the statement, “My god would not allow such things to happen.” What she did not comprehend is that the god of her belief was not… Continue reading Is Your god an Idol?
Is It Sinful for a Christian to Exceed the Speed Limit?
Is It Sinful for a Christian to Exceed the Speed Limit? On a recent road trip from Pensacola, FL to northern Georgia and then to North Carolina and return (it had been several years since we traveled), I was amazed that very few drivers on the highway obeyed the posted speed limit. While I drove… Continue reading Is It Sinful for a Christian to Exceed the Speed Limit?
What About Civil Disobedience?
What About Civil Disobedience? With all the recent uproar about vaccine and mask mandates; the “insurrection” at the Capital on January 6; and the accusations against parents as “domestic terrorists” for confronting school boards about improper education of their children, it time to look at what Scripture teaches about civil disobedience. Do we, as Christians… Continue reading What About Civil Disobedience?
A God of Perfect Hatred
A God of Perfect Hatred As stated by the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF) in Chapter II, Section I, “There is but one only living and true God, who is infinite in being and perfection…immutable…” The Confession succinctly states what is clearly taught by Scripture; that God is without limit (infinite) in His being and… Continue reading A God of Perfect Hatred
What About Racism?
What about Racism? There is currently a huge focus in our country on the subject of racism. Organizations such as Black Lives Matter, many liberal educators, and liberal news commentators decry the issue of “systemic racism” in our culture. It has been publicly stated that if someone is not a person of color, simply by… Continue reading What About Racism?
Should Women be Pastors?
Many churches today have women ministers or pastors. They believe that women have the ability and the desire and therefore should not be prohibited from ministry. But is that what the Bible teaches?