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Is It Biblical For a Christian To Own And Use Firearms?
Exposition What is a weapon? An instrument or device used for either attack or self-defense when contending against another. Note that an instrument or device becomes a weapon when it is used for a specific purpose. A kitchen knife is not a weapon when being used to make steak. It is a weapon when used…
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If God Isn’t In Charge Of Your Salvation, Then Who Is?
A couple of Sundays ago after service, I went up to a man whom I haven’t seen in quite some time and struck up a conversation. A few months ago, I noticed that he and his wife were no longer members of our congregation. This gentlemen (I estimate) is approximately 10-15 years older than I,…
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What Does The Bible Say About Aliens?
When I say “aliens,” what most people tend conjure up in their heads are images of Martians, little green men or odd-looking, super-intelligent beings from another planet. Yes, aliens are far more of a cultural phenomenon than a major biblical talking point, but here we will address two questions: Generally, what does the Bible have…
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Can The Devil Prevent You From Being Saved? (Luke 8:4-15)
Today’s episode was prompted by a question from a listener. Stephen actually asked three interrelated questions. The first was, “In Luke 8:12, Jesus describes a type of person who hears the Word and then the devil snatches it away so that they do not believe and are not saved. The implication seems to be that…
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How To Fight In The Current Spiritual War (II Corinthians 10:3-6)
Introduction In his epistle to the Church at Corinth, the apostle Paul made it clear that the Church of God was engaged in a spiritual war. II Corinthians 10:3-6 says: For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage battle according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of…