Category Archives: Apologetics
“Why do we have to dress up nice for church?”
It is good for us to ponder why we wear what we do. Genesis 35:1-3 may shed some light on the subject. “Then God said to Jacob, ‘Go up to Bethel and settle there. Build an altar there to honor Me. … Continue reading
“Does God expect Christians to vote?”
It is our contention that it is the duty and responsibility of every Christian to vote and to vote for leaders who promote Christian principles. God is most certainly in control, but that does not mean we should do nothing … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about a Christian having cosmetic surgery?”
The Bible does not specifically address a Christian having plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. There is nothing in the Bible to indicate that plastic surgery is, in and of itself, wrong. However, there are several things that one needs to … Continue reading
“How can I take control of my thoughts?”
Many Christians struggle with this issue, especially in our highly technological world, but taking control of our thoughts is essential. Proverbs 4:23 states, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” The “heart” includes the … Continue reading
“Is caffeine addiction a sin?”
1 Corinthians 6:12 declares, “’Everything is permissible for me’”—but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible for me’—but I will not be mastered by anything.” The Bible nowhere mentions caffeine, so the subject of caffeine addiction is not directly … Continue reading
“What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?”
Ephesians 5:3 tells us, “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity…because these are improper for God’s holy people.” Anything that even “hints” of sexual immorality is inappropriate for … Continue reading
“Were any of the disciples married?”
We know for certain that Peter was married because he had a mother-in-law (Matthew 8:14). The Apostle Paul, who was not married, asked the Corinthians whether he also did not have the right to take a believing wife (1 Corinthians … Continue reading
“Is ‘name it claim it’ teaching biblical?”
The “name it and claim it” or “prosperity gospel” is not biblical and is in many ways antithetical to the true gospel message and the clear teaching of Scripture. While there are many different versions of the name it and … Continue reading
“If a couple gets pregnant before marriage do they have to get married?”
Sex before marriage has become so commonplace in our society, even to the point of being expected, that many professing Christians don’t even consider it to be a sin. Our culture assumes that people do not possess the amount of … Continue reading
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