Should I support gay marriages?
Thank you for your question on this current topic. In the last few years, there has been an enormous change in the United States on this issue. One problem with U.S. laws occurs when two heterosexual people of the same sex chose to live together as friends throughout their adult lives. Their bonds of friendship [...]
Is stuttering in the Bible? And is it caused by a demonic spirit?
We suspect that stuttering may have been the case in Exodus 4:10-12, when Moses said unto the LORD, “O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent… I [am] slow of speech; and of a slow tongue”….And the LORD said unto him….Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shall [...]
Is it a sin to be cremated?
No, it is not a sin to be cremated.The Jews and countless other cultures have historically buried their dead. Ancient heroes like Sarah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and David were all buried according to tradition. So also, Jesus was laid in a tomb, according to Jewish Law. They followed carefully proscribed anointing and burial practices because [...]
In Luke 10:41, what did Jesus mean when he said, "Martha, Martha, thou are careful and troubled about many things."
This account is covered in Luke 10:38 through Luke 10:42. Martha had invited Jesus to her home and she was distracted with all her preparations in serving Jesus. While Martha was worrying about all the details and doing all the work, Mary sat at Jesus’ feet listening to his wonderful words of life. This situation [...]
What is the biblical stand on the use of wedding rings?
None of the rings mentioned in the bible are wedding rings. The majority of rings found in the bible are generally referring to a king’s signet ring indicating a person of authority. There are two scriptures in the bible that could indirectly be applied to wedding rings. “. . . that the women adorn themselves [...]
Is it right in the eyes of God for an Elder to backslide, cheat, drink and party out in the world then able to come back into the pulpit in just a couple of weeks after repentance?
No! and it would be questionable if one should ever be allowed to return as a teacher. Romans and Galatians describe the seriousness of the sins you listed: Rom 13:12-14 … let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (13) Let us walk honestly, as [...]