Articles

• 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,” “idle,” “careless” and so on, […]

• 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 beginning the Creator ‘made them […]

• “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 thanksgiving, 5 because it is consecrated by the […]

• 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.

• 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.”

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Can Christians Drink Alcoholic Beverages?

  Drinking an alcoholic beverage is not a sin in and of itself. But it can be a sin – or, at least, unwise – for certain people or in certain environments, not to mention anything done without moderation becomes negative by default.