If you’ve been in the church for very long you’ve probably heard, “All sins are the same!” Yes, there are some ways they’re equal: The Greek word for sin is hamartanō, which is an archery term meaning “to miss the mark.” All sins are the same in that they’re examples of “missing the mark,” or […]
Bible Commentary
5 Christian Reminders for the 4th of July
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, because of the Christian reminders that come with it. 1. The 4th of of July reminds us that our nation was founded by men who recognized God was their Creator. The 4th of July celebrates the adopting of the Declaration of Independence by Congress on July […]
Three Blessings When Choosing God Over Family
There aren’t many situations more difficult for Christians to face than those involving choosing God over family. Consider the following: A loved one claims to be a believer but wants to marry an unbeliever. So you’re unable to support the relationship. Family members invite your child to stay with them, but you know they’ll be a negative […]
Generational Curses: Are Children Punished for Their Parents’ Sins?
If you’ve been in the church for any length of time, you’ve probably heard generational curses discussed. There are two conflicting opinions: God punishes children for the sins of their parents. God doesn’t punish children for the sins of their parents. Why the confusion? Verses Seem to Support and Argue Against Generational Curses Some verses […]
Don’t be discouraged when confused by Scripture!
Every Christian has been confused by Scripture at times. Here’s part of a message I received from someone after a study I taught: Last week, I took the entire chapter [from the study], copied it to Word, and then made spaces for notes. I thought I was prepared. But I wasn’t as prepared as I was […]
The One Thing to Avoid When Judging
In Matthew 7:1 Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Last post, 3 Truths About Judging, discussed what this verse is not saying: judging is wrong. So what is it saying? The primary rule for interpreting Scripture is to look at context. Let the Bible be the commentary on the Bible. Matthew 7:2 says: For with what judgment you […]
