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Category Archives: Ethics
What’s Your Cause?
It is normal for one to want a cause in life. By “cause,” I mean: “a goal or principle served with dedication and zeal” (yourdictionary.com). A person desires meaning and purpose in life. A Christian has a cause. Jesus taught, … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, culture, Ethics, evangelism, History, Priorities, Soul Winning, Stats, stewardship, Technology
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Biblical Gender Equality
Let me begin by clarifying what is meant by “gender.” Cambridge Dictionary’s first listing says, “the male or female sex, or the state of being male or female” (dictionary.cambridge.org). One certainly can find other definitions. However, this is how I … Continue reading
Posted in church, Church Organization, culture, Ethics, Family, Marriage
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Misused Passages (Part 1)
There are certain passages which are commonly misused. I am speaking of passages which are misused by brethren, not the passages which are misused by the world at large. These passages are sometimes used as crutch passages, to support a … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Ethics, evangelism, hermeneutics, Soul Winning, Word Study
Tagged abstain from all appearance of evil, abstain from every form of evil, asv, book baptism and the greek make simple, counting the cost, dave miller, easter, epieekes, esv, forbearance, gentleness, God is no respecter of persons, hesiod, honor, j.w. mcgarvey, james burton coffman, kjv, leon crouch, make disciples, marry only in the lord, Matthew 28:19-20, misused passages, moderation, moderation in all things, nkjv, participles, perfering one another, Philippians 4:5, proegeomai, Romans 12:10, roy deaver, teach baptize and teach some more, thayer, the great commission, wayne jackson
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Your Brother’s Bloods
God said to Cain, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground” (Genesis 4:10). The literal language is “bloods” (plural), not “blood (singular). What is the significance? (1) Does it refer … Continue reading
Ghosting (Don’t Ghost Me)
Are you familiar with this word, and its modern usage? I was not, until recently. What does the word mean? Here are some definitions – Psychology Today: “Ghosting… is having someone that you believe cares about you, whether it be … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Ethics, Family, Fellowship, Forgiveness, friends, Marriage
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Christmas, Should We or Shouldn’t We?
Some people welcome Christmas, and go “all out” for it. Trees are set up and decorated with lights, ornaments, and tinsel. Lights and decorations are placed on the exterior of houses, and in lawns. Christmas music is played. Presents are … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Ethics, History, holiday
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