Category Archives: Apologetics
What is meant by, “Entertain Strangers that may be Angels unawares?”
Where you find genuine Christian love, you find hospitality. This was an important ministry in the early church because persecution drove many believers from their home. There were also traveling ministers who needed a place to stay (3 John 5-8). … Continue reading
What Is “The Sin Unto Death?”
I have known people that committed the “sin unto death.” During my 50 years of preaching/teaching the Word of God, many have asked me what this sin is. The Bible says, “If any man see his brother sin a sin … Continue reading
What The Bible Says About Lifting Of Hands During Worship
In the past few years the act of lifting up hands during worship has become more prominent. I am a member of Great Hills Baptist Church here in Austin and several lift up their hands while singing traditional or praise … Continue reading
What Is The Difference Between Swearing And Cursing?
Jesus condemned swearing in His Sermon on The Mount. (Matthew 6:37-38) Many have questioned the difference between this and cursing. This is not the sin of “cursing.” It is the sin of using oaths to affirm that what is said … Continue reading
Prayer Request Can Be A Subtle Form Of Gossip
My late friend, Evangelist A.D. Livingston, said, “I knew a woman that had a tongue so long, she could sit in the living room and lick the frying pan in the kitchen.” My dear friend, Dr. Perry Purtle, said, “I … Continue reading
Why Do Civilizations Care about Marriage?
(Post Author: Bill Pratt) The ultimate reason that virtually every civilization since the dawn of man has recognized and promoted marriage between a man and a woman is because this is the one natural union that produces children. Yes, marriage … Continue reading
THE TRINITY: How can 1+1+1=1?
The word “Trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. It is also true that the word “Bible” is not mentioned in the Bible. The word “Rapture” is not mentioned in the Bible. “Trinity” simply means “triunity.” God is not a … Continue reading
Why Don’t We See Miracles Today?
(Post Author: Bill Pratt) Many people wonder why we don’t see miracles such as the parting of the sea, the raising of the dead, and people walking on water. It seems like miracles were pretty common in the Old … Continue reading
What Should We Think of Ourselves?
(Post Author: Bill Pratt) The Christian view of man holds a tension. On the one hand, we are to understand that God created man in his image, meaning he gave us rational minds, a will, moral values, and so forth. … Continue reading
If You Don’t Like Abortion, Dont Have One
(Post Author: Bill Pratt) Incredibly, this was the sage advice of a writer who showered us with his wisdom in the letters to the editor section in our local newspaper. I rarely read the letters to the editor, because they … Continue reading
THE WALL: a blog of Baptist Voice Ministries 