By Jefferson David Tant Introduction Since the Bible teaches that baptism is an essential part of my relationship with Christ (Mk. 16:16; Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3-5, etc.), then it behooves me to make sure that my baptism is pleasing to the one who has given the ordinance. I cannot please myself, my family, my church. I …
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By Clinton D. Hamilton Question: Does 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 apply to physical fitness, in that we should exercise regularly and eat healthy foods? Reply: Each passage should be understood in the relation to its actual language and the context in which it appears. The unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor. 6:9). Then follows in …
By Robert Hudson I ask you to think for a moment on this question: What is your passion? What are you passionate about? This very question is one that would often be misunderstood, one that would very often only be considered from an illicit sexual standpoint. This is an injustice to a very strong and thought …
By Donald P. Ames Looking back into the Old Testament, one can see many appropriate lessons that are still needed today. We can see many things God did not like about the Jews that we are warned to beware of today (see 1 Cor. 10). We can also see some things that they did that pleased …
