Heróis frequentemente esquecidos Depois disso Jesus ia passando pelas cidades e povoados proclamando as boas novas do Reino de Deus. Os Doze estavam com ele, e também algumas mulheres que haviam sido curadas de espíritos malignos e doenças: Maria, chamada Madalena, de quem haviam saído sete demônios; Joana, mulher de Cuza, administrador da casa de…
For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels. (Luke 9:26) Jesus gave a radical call to anyone who wanted to follow Him, to be His disciple. Jesus called people to find life in Him…
Is It Cowardly To Remain Silent About Biblical Truth To Avoid Conflict? Q: Revelation 21:8 lists sins that lead to the second death, including cowardice, and our culture is staying silent about biblical truth in order to avoid a conflict, a form of cowardice. Thoughts? Revelation 21:8 – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually…
Are Some Sins Worse Than Others In God’s Eyes? Q: We know that Christ equally paid the sins, paid the price of all sins (Hebrews 10; 1 John 2). But is it also biblically true that certain sins are more egregious in the eyes of God and man? I’ve heard an early church father delineate…
What Is The Difference Between God’s Love And The World’s “Love Is Love”? Q: Many say, “Love is love,” but biblically, love is defined by God Himself (1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John 4). How do we help people see the difference between God’s love and the world’s redefinition of it? A: As we see…
Is It A Sin To Be Same Sex Attracted, Or Is It Only Sin To Act Upon Those Desires? Q: I know that homosexual sex is a sin. But is it a sin to be gay/same sex attracted? A: Well, sinful attractions are themselves sin. It’s not good or right or even morally neutral for…
How Can We Be Biblical About Sexuality While Still Showing Love? How should believers stay faithful to Scripture on sexuality while still showing love? Romans 1:26–27 clearly calls homosexual practices sin, yet many churches today argue that “love” is more important than truth. How do we stay faithful to Scripture without being labeled hateful, even…
How Can Christians Show Kindness Without Compromise Around Pride Events? I work in an environment where Pride flags and events are everywhere, and I feel pressured to celebrate along with everyone else. How do I show kindness and respect to my coworkers without compromising my convictions as a Christian? One could wish that every Christian…
Quem é maior do que João Batista? Este é aquele a respeito de quem está escrito: ‘Enviarei o meu mensageiro à tua frente; ele preparará o teu caminho diante de ti’. Eu lhes digo que entre os que nasceram de mulher não há ninguém maior do que João; todavia, o menor no Reino de Deus…
Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna the wife of…
Was Mary, The Mother Of Jesus, A Virgin For Her Whole Life? Believers in the Orthodox communion and Roman Catholic Christians believe that Mary was a virgin even after she gave birth to Jesus. I would say that the Bible, in its most natural reading, tells us that this is not correct. The Bible makes…
What Does It Mean To Love Your Enemies? One of the most important meanings of loving someone else is to desire the best for them. Desiring the best for somebody isn’t always to desire that everything be comfortable and easy in their life, because sometimes we need challenges. Especially if a person is far from…