Let's walk through the Scriptures and seek the full counsel of God on the subject of fighting, war, and pacifism. The Lord is not silent on this issue, and His heart is revealed through His actions, commands, and the teachings of Christ.The first place we must...
The term “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” comes directly from the words of Jesus. In Matthew 12:31-32, He says, “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a...
Main QuestionHow does the Holy Spirit personally help believers while always glorifying Christ and honoring Scripture?Primary PassagesJohn 14 through 16; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 5; Ephesians 1, 4, and 5.Unforsaken ConclusionThe divine Helper indwells,...
Main QuestionWhat does Peter mean by calling the wife the weaker vessel, and what does he require from her husband?Primary Passages1 Peter 2:11-3:7; Genesis 1-2; 1 Corinthians 11; Ephesians 5; Galatians 3.Unforsaken ConclusionThe wife is generally weaker in...
Main QuestionWhat makes planning a wicked scheme, and how should Christians respond to deceit and calculated harm?Primary PassagesGenesis 3; Psalms 10, 36-37; Proverbs 6; Micah 2; Matthew 26.Unforsaken ConclusionGod condemns plans ordered toward evil or carried by...
Main QuestionHow does sinful pride distort the heart, and what does biblical humility look like?Primary PassagesProverbs 16; Isaiah 2; Daniel 4; James 4; Philippians 2.Unforsaken ConclusionGod opposes self-exaltation and gives grace to those who tell the truth...
Main QuestionHow should a Christian evaluate wagering when Scripture never names the modern category directly?Primary PassagesProverbs 13 and 28; Luke 12 and 16; 1 Timothy 6.Unforsaken ConclusionMost gambling deserves avoidance because it readily joins greed, loss,...
Main QuestionCan a born-again believer act carnally, and does Scripture permit a permanent life surrendered to sin?Primary Passages1 Corinthians 3; Romans 7-8; Galatians 5; 1 John 1-3.Unforsaken ConclusionBelievers can act fleshly and need correction, but grace...
Main QuestionWhat does it mean to honor father and mother through childhood and adulthood, especially when a parent is unbelieving, controlling, neglectful, or abusive?Primary PassagesExodus 20, Deuteronomy 5, Proverbs 1 and 23, Mark 7, Luke 2, John 19, Matthew 10,...
Main QuestionDoes “You shall not murder” prohibit every killing, and how does Scripture distinguish murder, accident, negligence, defense, civil justice, and war?Primary PassagesGenesis 4 and 9, Exodus 20 through 22, Numbers 35, Deuteronomy 7 and 19, Matthew 5,...
