Monthly Archives: October 2011
“What is an Evangelical Christian?”
To begin, let’s break down the two words. The term “Christian” essentially means “little Christ.” “Christian” is the term given to followers of Jesus Christ in the first century A.D. (Acts 11:26). The term “evangelical” comes from the Greek word … Continue reading
“Is it wrong to have angel figurines?”
In and of themselves, there is nothing wrong with angel figurines. How one views an angel figurine is what determines whether it is wrong. The only reason angel figurines would be wrong is if a person idolizes them, prays to … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about cavemen?”
The Bible does not use the term “caveman” or “Neanderthals,” and according to the Bible there is no such thing as “prehistoric” man. The term “prehistoric” means “belonging to the era before recorded history.” It presupposes that the biblical account … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about overeating?”
Gluttony seems to be a sin that Christians like to ignore. We are often quick to label smoking and drinking as sins, but for some reason gluttony is accepted or at least tolerated. Many of the arguments used against smoking … Continue reading
Once saved always saved?
Once a person is saved are they always saved? When people come to know Christ as their Savior, they are brought into a relationship with God that guarantees their salvation as eternally secure. Numerous passages of Scripture declare this fact. … Continue reading
“What does the Christian fish symbol mean?”
The Greek word for fish is “ixthus” or “icthus.” The Christian fish symbol that many Christians place on their cars is known as the “ixthus.” Five Greek letters form the word “ixthus,” and those letters inside the fish form an … Continue reading
Coping With In-Laws
God has blessed me with wonderful in-laws. We have never had a problem. This is not true for many. Through the years many have come to me for advise on how to cope with their in-laws. What can you do … Continue reading
“What is the origin of the different races?”
The Bible does not explicitly give us the origin of the different “races” or skin colors in humanity. In actuality, there is only one race—the human race. Within the human race is diversity in skin color and other physical characteristics. … Continue reading
“Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?”
While there is not a Bible verse that specifically states we commit a sinful act each day, we do have verses that remind us that we have inherited the capacity to sin at any moment. “Sin entered the world through … Continue reading
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