-
Article
What Did Christ Mean By EMPTY (IDLE) WORDS in Matthew 12:36?
In Matthew 12:36 the Lord said that people will be held accountable for every “empty” word they speak when they stand before their Creator. The Greek word translated as “empty” is argos (ar-GOS), which means “idle,” “thoughtless” or “unprofitable.” The various English versions of the Bible translate it as “empty,”..
22nd April 2020
-
Article
What IS Marriage? (and Related Topics)
Marriage was defined by our Creator at the very beginning of physical creation: That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 Christ confirmed this definition of marriage: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the..
16th April 2020
-
Article
HOLY WATER and SAYING GRACE
The Bible doesn’t say anything about “holy water,” but the concept would apply to anything we consume to live — which would include what we drink — and is relative to this passage: For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with..
29th March 2020
-
Article
Understanding HUMILITY
In this article we’re going to see what genuine humility is as opposed to false humility (Colossians 2:18-23), such as self-loathing or pretending to be meek. And then we’ll observe how humility is key to receiving God’s favor, i.e. grace.
26th January 2020
-
Article
ALTARS & ALTAR CALLS and How They’re Relevant
An altar in the Old Testament was typically a raised platform used for offering sacrifices. It’s not surprising therefore that the Hebrew word for ‘altar’ stems from the root zabach (zaw-BAKH), which means “to slaughter for sacrifice.”
18th January 2020
-
Article
The NOAH’S ARK Account – Real or Fable?
The account of the global flood and Noah’s ark is detailed in Genesis 6:5-9:3. Skeptics argue that the story is too fantastical to be accepted as history, particularly the Noah’s ark element.
13th January 2020
-
Article
Comparing Jesus Christ With… SUPERMAN
Did you know that Superman is the “superhero” version of Jesus Christ? If there’s any doubt, watch the movie Superman Returns (2006) where the parallel is laid on so thick it’s nigh impossible to miss.
10th January 2020
-
Article
Can a Certain Style of ART Be Evil?
To answer this question, let’s first define art: Art is creative expression to entertain or share a message. Forms of art include paintings, illustration, sculpture, music, movies, poetry, crafts, photography and storytelling.
5th January 2020
-
Article
Should You OBEY Your Pastor?
If your spiritual leaders told you to jump off the roof of a building, should you do it? Of course not. If they instructed you to do something immoral, should you do it? Clearly not.
31st December 2019
