One of the major social influences over the past 50 years has been feminism. Feminism has been striving to achieve equality between men and women and one point of emphasis has been eliminating headship in marriage. How should followers of…
Should we despise snakes?
Do you ever wonder what it is about snakes that people don’t like? Why are snakes so despised? Why are snakes the metaphor for sneaky, deceptive behavior? The Bible has an answer for this, and the answer not only explains…
What will happen when we stand before God?
The Bible tells us that someday we will all give an account of ourselves to God. Rom. 14:12 So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. In 21st century Christianity, we don’t think about…
How do we know that God exists?
How would you respond if someone asked you to prove that God exists? Are you confident that you could answer that question? Even more basic than that question is this: are you firmly convinced in your own mind that God…
Do we make the same mistake that Eve made?
It is tempting to read the Bible’s account of the first sin and tell ourselves that we wouldn’t make the same mistake Eve made. However, the truth is that we repeat Eve’s mistake over and over again because we use…
What is the purpose of marriage?
The institution of marriage is under assault. Too many marriages end in divorce. There are attempts in our society to redefine marriage, and marriage is not given the esteem and respect it deserves. How should those of us who follow…
Why did God create a tree that Adam and Eve could not eat from?
Those who know the Biblical story of the first sin often ask why God allowed sin. Why did God create a tree that Adam and Eve could not eat from? Why did God allow Adam and Eve to disobey? Let’s…