践行同性恋者能进天堂吗？
这个问题十分复杂，涉及神学的多个方面，基督徒对此的答案并不总是统一的。但在我看来，它本质上是更广泛的问题“罪人能进入天堂吗？”的一个具体版本。我认为，答案是：一些但非所有实践同性恋的人会进入天堂，另一些人则会下地狱。…
Have I Blasphemed the Holy Spirit?
It is true that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit can never be forgiven. Although the Old Testament Law does not state this explicitly as such, this subject falls under the broader prohibition against…
Sexual Fantasy and Masturbation
In the Bible, "adultery" is sexual activity between parties when at least one party is married. Fornication is sexual activity between unmarried people. However, sexual desire and fantasy are not…
Making Out
The short answer is no, the Bible does not say that it is wrong to kiss before you are married. Of course, there are lots of different kinds of kisses mentioned in the Bible - mostly kisses used as…
Is Oral Sex a Sin?
Actually, the Bible doesn't specifically address the issue of oral sex. It does differentiate between marriage, heterosexuality, male and female homosexuality, bestiality, and incest, but it really…
Is Cosmetic Surgery a Sin?
First, we must clearly state that there are legitimate uses for plastic surgery. As a former police detective, I have seen several people that have been disfigured by accidents, crimes, fires, etc.…
Same-Sex Love?
In answering this question it is necessary to define some biblical terms from God's holy perspective and to understand God's definition of "love" in regards to couples (families). Biblical romantic…
Smoking
Smoking is one of those things that the Bible doesn't address directly, so we have to figure out what God would have us do based on principles we draw from other teachings. In my opinion, the…
Blasphemy or Superstition?
From your description, it does not sound to me like what you have done qualifies as blasphemy. To be honest, it sounds more like you have a superstitious view of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and…
Emotional Adultery
I take it that "emotional adultery" is falling in love with someone who isn't your wife, or perhaps lusting after someone else? Clearly there is a connection between this and physical infidelity. For…
Can I Divorce and Remarry?
Your question is so painful and difficult that I receive it with a heavy heart. I feel terribly for you and for your husband, and especially for your children. I advise you also to solicit the…
Images of Christ
Many Reformed theologians have been and are of the opinion that the second commandment forbids any visual depictions of Christ, including those found in paintings, sculptures, movies, etc. A great…
What does 1 Corinthians 6:12?
For a bit of detail on 1 Corinthians 6:12, please take a look at: https://thirdmill.org/newfiles/ric_pratt/NT.Pratt.1Corinthians.6.12-20.html In general, the idea of "mastery" in 1 Corinthians 6:12…
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
In the immediate context of Luke 12:10, there is not much to indicate specifically what Jesus meant by "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit." It seems to be somewhat paired, at least in a rhetorical way…
Contraception
It does appear that many, many Protestants wrote or spoke against the practice of birth control on the basis of the Onan incident (in Gen. 38:8-10 Onan "spilled his seed on the ground" every time he…
Self Abuse?
In fact, the Bible never directly addresses the issue of masturbation. Throughout history, most Christians have condemned masturbation on one of several bases, including but not limited to: 1) the…
Suicide Mortal Sin?
Actually, the Bible does not teach that people who commit suicide necessarily go to hell. At various times, some people have argued that suicide sends you to hell because you don't have the…
Divorce and Remarriage
Whether or not a divorced Christian can remarry depends upon the circumstances of the divorce, and to some degree upon the conduct of both ex-spouses after the divorce. In general, Christians are not…
Capital Punishment
The Bible regularly supports capital punishment; it nowhere suggests that capital punishment is inappropriate. In the Old Testament, there are many mentions of valid capital punishment (Gen. 9:6…
Tattoos
Leviticus 19:28 condemned tattoos in ancient Israel. This prohibition was part of the "holiness code," a large section of Leviticus dedicated to laws that were given to Israel in order to distinguish…
Fornication
The Bible commonly uses terms such as "knowing," "lying with," "uncovering nakedness," "immorality," and "adultery" to refer to a variety of sexual sins (e.g. Matt. 15:19; Acts 15:20,29; Rom. 13:13…
Unequally Yoked
The Bible teaches in various ways that believers are not to marry unbelievers. In the Old Testament, Israelites were prohibited from marrying non-Israelites who did not convert to the religion of…
Marriage, Divorce, Children, and Heresy?
I am grieved to read of your difficult circumstances, the behavior of your husband, and the troubles you and your children face. I have prayed that the Lord will give you wisdom as you seek his will.…
Kissing Cousins
Actually, the Bible doesn't say anything about marriage between cousins (defined in the United States as the children of uncles/aunts). The primary chapters that deal with these issues are Leviticus…