Are Christians Required to Tithe? What the Bible Teaches
Tithing is a significant topic in Scripture, rooted in the Old Testament and practiced by Israel as a part of their covenant relationship with…
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Deacons in the New Testament: Their Role and Qualifications
A church may need someone who can organize a distribution, manage resources, or respond to a household in difficulty. Those abilities are useful, but…
War and Fighting: A Biblical Examination
How should a Christian think about war without making violence either unthinkable or easy? Scripture commands us to love enemies and refuse personal vengeance.…
What Is Meekness? The Strength Jesus Calls Blessed
Jesus called Himself gentle and lowly in heart, yet Matthew also records Him overturning the money changers' tables in the temple. He was confronting…
The Good Samaritan: What Jesus’ Parable Really Teaches
Before Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, a lawyer asked Him, “Who is my neighbor?” Luke tells us that he wanted to…
Can Christians Use Marijuana or THC? What the Bible Says
I do not believe a Christian should use marijuana or THC for the purpose of getting high. Scripture calls us to remain sober and…
God’s Providence and Provision: How He Rules and Cares
How do we trust God to provide when we have prayed and the need is still there? A lost job or an illness that…
The Sabbath: What Does the Bible Teach Christians Today?
Christians can talk past each other about the Sabbath because they are asking different questions. God's rest at creation, Israel's seventh-day command, Sunday church…
Onesimus in the New Testament: The Gospel and Restoration
Onesimus appears briefly in the New Testament, yet Paul's appeal for him brings the gospel into a difficult relationship. He was returning to Philemon…
The Nazirite Vow: What the Bible Teaches
The Nazirite vow set an Israelite apart to the Lord for a period of special dedication. Long hair was its most visible sign, but…
Judge Not Lest You Be Judged: What Jesus Meant
Jesus said, Judge not, that you be not judged. I do not want to hurry past that command just because other passages require Christians…
Should Christian Parents Homeschool? A Biblical View
I do not find a biblical command requiring every Christian family to homeschool. I do find commands that make parents responsible for teaching God's…