Can culture and gospel go together?
James 4:4: "… know ye not that the friendship of the world (culture) is enmity with God (gospel)? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." This shows that there is a difference between the standards and practices of the world and God's righteous standards. Although there are some [...]
Who were the tax collectors in the time of Jesus? Why were they hated by the Jews? Were any Apostles tax collectors?
The Bible uses 2 words for tax collectors: tax collectors or publicans. Some Bible history references note that the word “Publicans” was likely used for the chief tax collector in charge who would then hire a staff of tax collectors to actually go out and do the work of gathering the money. Remembering that Rome [...]
Reading my Bible has suddenly become work for me. Lately, it is a burden. How do I ignite that fire again?
You are not alone when you say that reading the Scriptures can sometimes be burdensome! Many times the reason can be something as simple as fatigue, the wrong time of day, distractions around us, or just too many other things on our mind to be able to focus properly. We can end up staring at the [...]
The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you do not know how to choose?
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean we agree with them on everything? What is the guide we [...]
The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you don't know how to choose?
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean we agree with them on everything? What is the guide we [...]
What is backsliding? And how can a person recover?
To backslide, according to Merriam-Webster, is "to lapse morally or in the practice of religion." Backsliding may mean that we now spend less time studying God's Word or praying. It may mean we meet less often with brothers and sisters in the Lord, or that we look for fewer opportunities to "do good unto all [...]