The Christian’s Response to Homosexuality
Remember the open practice of homosexuality was common: In the Old Testament: Genesis 13:13; 18:16-19:29 1 Kings 14:24; 15:12 “perverted persons” religious rituals In the first century: Romans 1:24-32 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy 1:10 Stop acting as though homosexual behavior is the unpardonable sin – Mark 3:30. Alongside homosexuality in Romans 1 is envy, strife, deceit, whisperers, ignorance, proud, undiscerning, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful, disobedient to parents. Stop openly showing or overselling your personal feelings of this sin – Romans…
What is the Message of the Cross?
Introduction: The word translated “preaching” in the KJV and “message” in the NKJV is the Greek logos = “word” (cf John 1:1). The cross was a hindrance to Jews (a crucified Messiah) and Gentiles (who did not believe in the resurrection – Acts 17:32 and worshiped deified men). What comes to mind when you see all the images of the cross in our society (pendants, bumper stickers, etc). This is what the cross should say to me when I see…
Seven Things to Remember When Reading Your Bible
Introduction: The Bible is our God’s guide to life: Psalm 1:1-3 Psalm 19:7-11 Psalm 119:97-105 2 Timothy 3:15 2 Peter 1:3 Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17 Body: Seven Things to Remember The Bible is a Divine book given thru human instruments. Paul, Peter, John, & Hebrews author: “I have written to you” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Peter 3:14-18 – “Paul, according to the wisdom given to him” 2 Peter 1:20-21 – this includes the Old Testament (cf Jer 22:29-30) 1 Corinthians…
