
The Ananias and Sapphira Story
An interesting event happened in Acts chapter 5. It relays a story to us about a man called Ananias along with his wife Sapphira. Throughout the Bible, God h
An interesting event happened in Acts chapter 5. It relays a story to us about a man called Ananias along with his wife Sapphira. Throughout the Bible, God h
Anybody remember “Just Say No?” (Just say yes, you remember it.) In the 1980s, the “Just Say No” campaign took off with a lot of push from First Lady Nancy Reagan. Programs kicked off in scho…
In a previous blog post, I used as examples Harvey Weinstein, disgraced film producer, who prompted the #MeToo movement, and Paige Patterson, disgraced ex-president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary whose behavior prompted the #ChurchToo movement. The sad truth is that the teachings of Jesus and the apostle Paul concerning women, and other low-status peoples, have been skewed by these translations to mean quite the opposite … women as second class citizens who are not due equal respect and benefits. Biblical verses have been used for generations to back up this view. Following the example of church leaders, husbands were also given free rein to “lord it over” their wives. It seems clear to me that disallowing “divorce” from spiritually abusive churches, and actual divorce from physically and emotionally abusive marriages, kept the patriarchal church functioning.
Do you ever find yourself struggling with pride in your daily life as a Christian? It is a common challenge we all face. In the bustling world we live in, humility can sometimes feel like a scarce commodity. However, the Book of Obadiah offers valuable insights into the dangers of...
I remember the first time I heard a cuss word on TV. I remember the show; I remember the scene. My reaction was, “Whoa. They just pushed the envelope.” Some would laugh today if I mentioned the sho…
The Imputation of Sin To understand the imputation of sin, we must first recognize what is meant by “original sin,” the first sin of Adam, and the subsequent sinful nature inherited by every person because of his transgression. [i] Our sinful nature is called depravity and consists of four things
No genuine Christian who loves Christ can be cavalier about the very thing Christ died to abolish — namely, our sin.
Last month's single's virtual meetup featured me teaching on Holiness & Freedom from Sexual sin. I began by discussing what is holiness.
God's will is what He wants for us. It is a plan for love, joy, and peace. God blesses and looks out for us when we do what God wants. However, some things go against what God wants. These things hurt us, others, and our bond with God.In this article,...
By Elizabeth Prata I mentioned earlier that there was a disruptive conversation/argument on Twitter this summer sparked by Dale Partridge concerning whether women can or should teach theology to ot…
One of the great lies today is that God is angry at mankind's sin. The truth is Jesus dealt with our sin problem once and for all 2,000 years ago.
There are many expressions in the Bible that define sin. Some include: missing the mark or aim, overpassing or trespassing of a line (to transgress), disobedience to a voice, falling where one should have stood upright, ignorance of what one ought to have known, diminishing of that which should have
When was the last time you felt anger surging through your veins? Was it during a misunderstanding with a close friend, a teasing session with a playful sibling, or perhaps when you were the subject of mockery by a coworker? We all experience moments of anger in our lives, and...
Sin according to the Bible is an important Christian teaching. And here are some things you should know about it.
Sin is more than a mistake, but a conscious decision to do something wrong, while a mistake is unintentional, like pouring salt into your coffee, thinking it was sugar.Those who desire to follow and imitate Jesus Christ must humble themselves before the Lord and confess their sins.However, it takes genuine...
Expose your secret sins. By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian ministry App: Join WhatsApp Prayer Group: Mark 4 vs 22 And he said unto them, U…
Just because sin isn't an issue between us and God anymore doesn't mean that we should go out and sin. Consequences follow sin.
Sin according to the Bible is an important Christian teaching. And here are some things you should know about it.
Does the Bible really say that gluttony is the same as over-eating? How many times is the word glutton or gluttony in the Bible? Is it really connected to food?
The Greek word for sin is hamartia , and the word for knowledge is ology . Therefore, hamartiology is the knowledge of the doctrine of sin. The scriptures speak continuously of the presence and reality of sin in the world. From Adam’s first sin through the final chapters of Revelation, God speaks