Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Respect, Salvation, Society, Truth

Accidental Christians

That's a phrase I've been thinking about a lot lately. I've really started to realize that on the most basic level, serving God is all about attitude. I mean, I've known that that's important; Christ said that not only is murder wrong, but hatred is too. Not only is it wrong to commit adultery, but… Continue reading Accidental Christians

Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, Freedom of Speech, God, Homosexuality, Religion, Respect, Society, Truth

Hatred in the Name of God

First of all, I'm sorry it's been so long since I last posted. I'd like to tell you that I'll be more regular from here on, but I really have no idea if I will be or not. Just been way too busy lately. Anyway, I want to rant for just a minute on a… Continue reading Hatred in the Name of God

Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Salvation, Society, Truth

Is Baptism a Work?

This is a major question among religious people today.  The majority of denominations would say that baptism is a work, and therefore, not something necessary for salvation.  Of course, much of the reasoning behind that belief is found in Eph 2:8-9, where Paul says that salvation is not of works but of grace, lest anyone should… Continue reading Is Baptism a Work?

Alcohol, Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Salvation, Society, Truth

An Attitude Toward Biblical Warnings – by Keith Crews

How should we treat Biblical warnings?  Some treat Biblical warnings like a caution and speed up to see how close they can come to an accident!  Others treat Biblical warnings like a red light and start braking to avoid any possibility of an accident.  What should be our attitude toward Biblical warnings?  Do we treat… Continue reading An Attitude Toward Biblical Warnings – by Keith Crews

Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Salvation, Society, Truth

I Am My Brother’s Keeper

Yesterday I was talking to a friend about how we are supposed to watch out for fellow Christians and help them through difficult times. We had been discussing the passage in 1 Tim 4:1-3 where it talks about those who have their consciences "seared with a hot iron," and how that can sometimes force us… Continue reading I Am My Brother’s Keeper

Bible Geography, Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Salvation, Society, Truth

Looking for Clues of the Exodus in Today’s World

I was looking online for some maps of the Sinai peninsula in order to prepare for class I'm going to teach this coming trimester, and I came across a really interesting site that tries to tie in the Biblical accounts of the Iraelites' exodus from Egypt to Canaan with the geography of the area. If… Continue reading Looking for Clues of the Exodus in Today’s World