Abortion and the Bible: Can Pro-life and Pro-choice Both Be Right?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1VZLW5P In view of today's landmark decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, here are two extracts from my book, Abortion and the Bible: Can Pro-life and Pro-choice Both Be Right? Preface While perusing the Scriptures and considering their logical application to abortion, it became apparent that the word of God is…

The Bible Is Both Good News and Bad News

Picture: ba1969 (Billy Frank Alexander) Do You Want The Good News or Bad News First? The good news is that the Bible is 100% accurate and God's word. The bad news is that the Bible is 100% accurate and God's word. It is either good or bad depending on how you answer Jesus' question, "Who…

A Faith-Based Approach to the Coronavirus

Image: rgbstock.com Light in a Dark Time We have an opportunity to be the light in a dark time. Some Christians believe their faith will protect them from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are complaining at our governments for passing laws to hinder our movements. Even if you have lots of faith and are feeling fine,…

If you Dare to Love, you Might have to Speak

Though not about him, this movie reflects the heart of Israel Folau, a professional rugby player who lost his contract with Australian Rugby for daring to warn the homosexuals that God so dearly loves. https://lnkd.in/g_JdQW8  

Doesn’t the naming of Eve show that Adam had authority over her?

Q - Doesn’t the naming of Eve show that Adam had authority over her? A - No, both male and female were created in the image of God and they were given shared authority to rule (Gen 1:28). Brief explanation: There is a Jewish tradition that the one who does the naming of another has authority…

Isn’t the wife supposed to be the husband’s ‘helper’?

Q & A Q - Isn’t the wife supposed to be the husband’s ‘helper’? A – Yes and No. The woman that was made to be with Adam was called his ‘help meet’ (Greek EZER KENEGDO), not his ‘helpmate’. Brief explanation: Ezer (help) does not mean from a lesser being. The same term is used…

Doesn’t the Bible say that wives are to submit to their husbands as their ‘head’?

Q - Doesn’t the Bible say that wives are to submit to their husbands as their ‘head’? A - Yes and No. Yes, only if the term ‘head’ (Greek: kephale) is understood as ‘origin’ or ‘source’ without the meaning of rank. The Bible teaches mutual submission between spouses. Brief explanation: 1 Corinthians 11:3 reads: ‘But…

Can women be elders (leaders/pastors) in the church?

Q - Can women be elders (leaders/pastors) in the church? A - Yes, Paul says, ‘If anyone (Greek tis – a gender neutral term) wants to be an elder...’ Brief explanation: In Christ, we are restored to the equality at creation (Gen 1:28). Male rule came about as a result of the Fall (Gen 3:16),…

Doesn’t the Bible say that women are to ‘keep silent’ in church?

Q - Doesn’t the Bible say that women are to 'keep silent' in church? A – No. In fact it says just the opposite. Brief explanation: Paul was clearly exasperated that such an idea was proposed and responded with ‘What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?’ (See…

Women in the Church – Common Questions

CLICK ON THE QUESTION OR ANSWER FOR A FULLER EXPLANATION 1. Doesn’t the Bible say that women are to ‘keep silent’ in church? NO 2. Can women be elders (leaders/pastors) in the church? YES 3. Doesn’t the Bible say that wives are to submit to their husbands as their ‘head’? YES and NO 4. Isn’t…