Sermons and Biblical Studies

No! and it would be questionable if one should ever be allowed to return as a teacher. Romans and Galatians describe the seriousness of the sins you listed: Rom 13:12-14  … let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.  (13)  Let us walk honestly, as … Continue reading “Is it right in the eyes of God for an Elder to backslide, cheat, drink and party out in the world then able to come back into the pulpit in just a couple of weeks after repentance?”

None of the rings mentioned in the bible are wedding rings. The majority of rings found in the bible are generally referring to a king’s signet ring indicating a person of authority. There are two scriptures in the bible that could indirectly be applied to wedding rings. “. . . that the women adorn themselves … Continue reading “What is the biblical stand on the use of wedding rings?”

This account is covered in Luke 10:38 through Luke 10:42. Martha had invited Jesus to her home and she was distracted with all her preparations in serving Jesus. While Martha was worrying about all the details and doing all the work, Mary sat at Jesus’ feet listening to his wonderful words of life. This situation … Continue reading “In Luke 10:41, what did Jesus mean when he said, “Martha, Martha, thou are careful and troubled about many things.”?”

If you use the Decalogue as your guide, the simplest answer would “No”. The Jews and countless other cultures have historically buried their dead.  Ancient heroes like Sarah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and David were all buried according to tradition.  So also, Jesus was laid in a tomb, according to Jewish law.  They followed carefully proscribed … Continue reading “Is it a sin to be cremated?”

We suspect that stuttering may have been the case in Exodus 4:10-12, when Moses said unto the LORD, “O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent… I [am] slow of speech; and of a slow tongue”….And the LORD said unto him….Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shall … Continue reading “Is stuttering in the Bible? And is it caused by a demonic spirit?”

Thank you for your timely question.  This is surely a current topic.  In the last few years there has been an enormous change in our country on this issue.  It appears that it will soon be the law of the land.  We often read that a public official has changed his mind on gay marriage … Continue reading “Should I support gay marriages?”

First we might inquire, what is it like to be like Christ? The apostle Paul offers some thoughts in Philippians 2:5-8 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied … Continue reading “Why do we need to be like Christ?”

We read in Matthew 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. (KJV) Jesus was quoting from the prophet Daniel 12:1. In both scriptures the context has to do with the return of our Lord. What we need … Continue reading “After the rapture, cometh tribulations and after tribulations, what follows?”

Understanding the context of Matt. 22:14 is crucial to a proper explanation of this verse. In Matt. 22:1-14 Jesus gives a parable of the kingdom of heaven, in which he weaves the concept of a “call” and selection of a spiritual family who will live and reign with him as his bride. Together they will … Continue reading “What does it mean when God says “Many are called, but few are chosen?””

The Old Testament is filled with prophecies pointing to a coming Messiah ("the Anointed"); some are vague and obscure, others direct and easier to understand. After Adam and Eve sinned, the first clue that there would be deliverance from sin and death is given in Genesis 3:14.  God curses the serpent (Satan) and says:  "And … Continue reading “Where in the Old Testament can I find about the coming Messiah?”