Category Archives: Apologetics
“What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?”
There is no Hebrew or Greek word used in the Bible that precisely refers to sex before marriage. The Bible undeniably condemns adultery and sexual immorality, but is sex before marriage considered sexually immoral? According to 1 Corinthians 7:2; “yes” … Continue reading
“Do we need to confess our sins to those we have sinned against?”
We know we are to confess our sins to God, but many Christians wonder whether we need to confess to those we have sinned against. Do we need to tell the person we’ve sinned against that we’re sorry? “Walking in … Continue reading
“Where/how do you draw the line between helping someone and allowing someone to take advantage of you?
Luke 6:30, 35-36 tells us to “give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.” “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your … Continue reading
“Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?”
Calvinism is the term applied to a belief in a high view of the sovereignty of God, especially as it relates to salvation. Calvinists are convinced the Bible teaches that man is sinfully corrupt throughout his entire being and cannot … Continue reading
“Who was Lilith/Lillity? Does the Bible say anything about Adam having another wife before Eve?”
There are legends that Adam had a wife before Eve who was named Lilith, but this is not found in the Bible. The legends vary significantly, but they all essentially agree that Lilith left Adam because she did not want … Continue reading
“How often should the Lord’s Supper / Communion be observed?”
The Bible nowhere instructs us how often we should take communion. 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 records the following instructions for communion: “…the Lord Jesus in the night in which he was betrayed took bread; And giving thanks, He broke it and … Continue reading
“What is the year 2012 Mayan prophecy?”
The ancient Mayans, based on star charting, prophesied that December 21, 2012, would be the end of the world (or at least the date of some type of universal catastrophe). Meso-American star charting started around 680 B.C. in the Olmec … Continue reading
“Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?”
The New Testament does not directly address the subject of attending two or more different churches. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians begins, “To the church of God in Corinth” (1 Corinthians 1:2), indicating one church, whereas the book of Galatians … Continue reading
“What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?”
In Psalm 119:16, David promises God, “I shall delight in Your statues; I shall not forget Your word.” In Deuteronomy 11:18-19, God exhorts the Israelites, “You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; … Continue reading
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