Monthly Archives: January 2012

“Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?”


As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization, Baptist Voice Ministries is not allowed to endorse political parties or candidates. We can, however, speak for or against certain political issues. In all actuality, though, few political issues are truly spiritual issues. As … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Welcome To Inspirations!”


Welcome To Inspirations! Some people are kind, polite and sweet-spirited, until you try to get into their church pew. George Goldtrap, Madison, Tennessee The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but the fly comes close. Mark Twain Many … Continue reading

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“What does the ‘husband of one wife’ phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?”


There are at least three possible interpretations of the phrase “husband of one wife” in 1 Timothy 3:2 1) It could simply be saying that a polygamist is not qualified to be an elder, a deacon or a pastor. This … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Greek Priest”


The Greek Priest A Greek priest is driving down to New York to see a show, and he’s stopped in Connecticut for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and … Continue reading

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“Is it wrong for a married couple to have sex just for pleasure?”


Almost an entire book in the Old Testament is dedicated to the subject of passion and sex for pleasure. Song of Solomon is so detailed in its intention of sexual pleasure in marriage that allegories were used to tone it … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Childrens Notes To God”


Children’s Notes to God A nun asked her class to write notes to God. Here are some of the notes the children handed in. Dear God: I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset You made … Continue reading

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“What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?”


Birth control can be a controversial subject among Christians because the Bible does not clearly condone or condemn its use. Neither does it address permanent forms of birth control such as tubal ligation or vasectomy as these procedures were unknown … Continue reading

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“Why do Christians worship on Sunday?”


Most Christians traditionally worship on Sunday. Sunday worship is partly attributed to Sabbatarianism, the view that one day of the week should be reserved for religious observance and worship, as required by Old Testament laws regarding the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8, … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “I’ll Drink To That”


I’ll Drink to That! A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the world, I’d take it and throw it into the river.” With even greater emphasis he said, … Continue reading

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“Is working on Sunday a sin?”


Working on Sunday is definitely not a sin. Working on Sunday is not prohibited in the Bible. The idea that Christians should not be working on Sunday comes from a misunderstanding of Old Testament Sabbath-keeping for the Israelites and its … Continue reading

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