It is clear that as you go through this passage that Paul is referring broadly to sexual immorality, but specifically to homosexuality. Verse 24 makes it clear that communal degradation of the body through sexual impurity is the natural desire of man’s heart. In other words, homosexuality is part of the nature of all men. [...]
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Repent and Serve–Jonah 3
As we go through Jonah, chapter three, there are a handful of important factors which all lead up to one major theological point and one major implication. This chapter of Jonah continues in the theme of the sovereignty of God to do His perfect will, but it also shows us that salvation was no different [...]
Mortifying Sin
For if you live for the flesh, you will die: but if through the Holy Spirit you mortify the deeds of the body, you shall live. (Romans 8:13 KJV ~ simplified) Understanding Lust The secular definition of lust goes as follows: An overwhelming desire or craving. Intense eagerness or enthusiasm. craving, desire, hunger, itch, longing, [...]
Homosexuals Can Be Saved
Homosexuality is one of the biggest challenges for Christian families. Homosexuality challenges the very nature of creation and the ordinance of marriage set up by God. But, in an act of condemnation, we often cause ourselves to sin. So there is a paradox. The following is one of the passages which suggests that homosexuals cannot [...]
The Apostle Paul’s Instructions on Biblical Church Leading
There are many different denominations of Christianity which all come with variances in practices of worship. This has to do with traditions. Traditions are perfectly acceptable in the church, even if they vary between churches, so long as they do not distract from or contradict the word of God. Regardless of traditions, there is only [...]
Defining Incarnation of Jesus by the Word of God
Incarnation, according to the English language simply requires a spiritual or supernatural being to be embodied within a human. It can be said that someone is the Devil incarnate if in fact Satan were dwelling within him. It can also be a personification, of sorts, of a spiritual or supernatural being. Some relate this to [...]
Are You Sanctified Through Christ?
Are You Sanctified Through Christ? In the following passage Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Corinthians. Paul addresses the characteristics of their sanctification as well as acknowledgment of his own sanctification through the evidence of confirmation in Jesus Christ of the Corinthians. It is interesting that Paul always thanks God when others show evidence of [...]
Differences between Denominations
Differences between Denominations Denominations are a tough concept to understand. It is even tougher to accept that there are differences. After all, if we believe the same gospel, then why are there differences between denominations? In other works (Search for Denomination) we have hit on the cultural aspect of denominations. In this case, I am [...]
Celebrate the Unleavened Bread
“Celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread” (Exodus 12:17 NIV). Leavening is the process of aerating bread dough. Typically the leavening agent is yeast, a microorganism from the fungi kingdom which is used to turn starches and sugars into carbon dioxide. Most strains of yeast reproduce exponentially when introduced to the right environment, such as flour [...]
Parable of the Sower
In analyzing the “Parable of the Sower”, there are a couple ground rules to set down. First, the seed is the word of God. Specifically, it is the Gospel, the message of salvation. Christ says in the parable that those who are the path “may not believe and be saved.” The second thing to understand [...]
