Category Archives: Guest Contributors
“What does the Bible say about eunuchs?”
The eunuchs of the Bible were castrated males or those born incapable of reproduction due to a birth defect. The purpose of intentional castration was to induce impotence and remove sexuality. It was a common practice in ancient times for … Continue reading
“Should all pronouns referring to God be capitalized?”
Many people struggle with this question. Some, believing it shows reverence for God, capitalize all pronouns that refer to God. Others, believing the “rules” of English style should be followed, do not capitalize the deity pronouns. So, who is right? … Continue reading
“What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?”
The entire section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in which this verse is found can be understood as one where Jesus actually serves to elevate the importance of following Israel’s moral law beyond the letter to the spirit of the … Continue reading
“What does it mean to be unequally yoked?”
The phrase “unequally yoked” comes from 2 Corinthians 6:14 in the King James Version: “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” The New American Standard Version … Continue reading
“What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?”
Instructing the Christians in Corinth to flee from sexual immorality, the apostle Paul exhorted: “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are … Continue reading
“What does it mean to be dead to sin?”
The phrase “dead to sin” comes from Romans 6:11: “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Here, the contrast is made that to be “dead to sin” is to be “alive to God … Continue reading
“Should we be baptized in Jesus’ name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?”
Acts 2:38 records the Apostle Peter’s words on the day of Pentecost, “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of … Continue reading
“Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?”
This event occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane the night Jesus was betrayed and captured. Mark 14:51-52 describes a young man who, wearing only a linen cloth, followed Jesus. When he was seized by the Roman soldiers, he escaped capture and ran, leaving … Continue reading
“What is the baptism of/by/with fire?”
John the Baptist came preaching repentance and baptizing in the wilderness of Judea, and he was sent as a herald to announce the arrival of Jesus, the Son of God (Matthew 3:1-12). He announced “I indeed baptize you with water … Continue reading
“Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans (Habakkuk 1:5-11)?”
Habakkuk 1:5-11 is a prophecy in which God relates His intention to raise up Babylon, a “ruthless” and “dreaded” nation, to achieve His purpose. This raises the question, Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans? There is an important … Continue reading
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