Life of an Eagle
The emailed story below is not factual!!! Please be sure to read the entire answer - the second part of the answer tells the "rest of the story" First, IIIM did not send the email entitled, "Life of…
God Save Me - Again?
Your question is a great testimony of a growing faith! Yes, once a person is truly born again, they cannot be saved again. However, there are several things that come about in our lives from day to…
Is hoarding sinful?
Thanks for your question. I wouldn’t think that all hoarding is sinful. Some hoarding might be considered necessary. For example, in Genesis 41:49 we're told "Joseph stored up grain in great…
What are the consequences of a nation turning away from God?
Thanks for your question. Nations and individuals that turn away from God incur his wrath. Romans 1:18 states, " For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and…
Is God in Esther?
R. Sproul states: The question of whether the Book of Esther belongs in the canon of Scripture has been raised from an early period by both Jews and Christians, though the books commendation of the…
Jephthah and Sinful Vows
Some commentators believe that Jephthah would not have sacrificed his daughter. They believe this on the basis that such human sacrifice would be abhorrent to God, suggesting instead that she was…
50 Reasons Jesus Came to Die
Yes, John Piper wrote a book called, Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die . The Table of Contents gives the 50 reasons, but I suggest reading the book for a more complete explanation of each reason…
Military Mottos and the Bible
While I am not aware of the full history behind US military mottos, they can be "somewhat" re-applied to Scripture. However, it should be noted that they probably did not originate from Scripture.…
Jephthah and Sinful Vows - Part 2
Thanks for writing! I appreciate your perspective. It's one shared by many Christians. To clarify, please understand that the question of Jephthah relates to vows, and not to thoughts and statements.…
Satan Wears Nike?
I think I remember receiving an email hoax many months ago saying that the president of Nike (Philip H. Knight) was a satanist, but I may be mistaken. If I recall correctly, it encouraged a boycott…
Un-forgiveness in the Church?
Thanks for your question. Since I have only limited space and time I will only give a general answer. Books have been written on this topic. I highly suggest reading Ken Sande's works, "The…
Non-Violent Resistance to Evil
Generally, the idea of non-resistance to evil is based on passages such as Matthew 5:39: "do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also"; and…
How is a Christian to deal with a spouse who has no interest in sex?
This is a very complex question with several different possible things to address, thus, I may only make general comments. As most are aware, a husband and wife should not "defraud" one another…
Puritan Quotes on Adversity
You are most certainly welcome. Here are some quotes concerning adversity: ROBERT LEIGHTON - Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with. JOHN TRAPP - One son God hath without sin…
Christian Women That Made a Difference
Books abound from multiple denominations (thousands of them) with names of women who have made a difference in Christianity's history. I'm sure there are as many more that never made it into a book…
The Impact of the Gospel
The gospel is God's message for all mankind, for every aspect of man, and for the world in which man lives. It's a message that reaches the physical parts of mankind, because God desires the health…
Why the possibility of evil in creation?
The answer to this question is rather complex. To understand it, we need to understand the nature of God from numerous perspectives under these headings: (1) For God's Glory: The Purpose of God in…
Are Holidays Unholy?
Paul was instructing the Galatians (Gal. 4:10) not to engage in false religious practices. While he did not identify these practices specifically, it seems logical to conclude that he was speaking of…
Pop Culture
These kinds of questions are largely wisdom issues. There is a mixture of good and bad in most things in this fallen world where God has decided to let us live, and wisdom helps us know how to…
Puritan Quotes on Self-Examination
I am glad you enjoyed the Puritan quotes on salvation . Here are some quotes regarding self-examination that I have enjoyed: MARTIN DAY - There be many things that move, and yet their motion is not…
Birds of the Bible
We can learn many wonderful things both about God and ourselves from God's creation (general revelation). This includes the animal kingdom. As part of the creations story, Genesis 1:20-23 says: And…
Puritan Quotes on Atheism
You are most certainly welcome. EZEKIEL HOPKINS - Unless the being of a God be presupposed, no tolerable account can be given of the being of any thing. WILLIAM BATES - Now, if according to the…
Sin, Trespass, Iniquity, Perverseness, Trouble, Unjust, Transgress, Wicked, Revolt, Wickedness, Treachery, Shameful, and Fault
There are many synonymous words to represent the outworking of man's total fallen nature. As these are not always translated by the same English word, it is necessary that we should distinguish them.…
Should we pray before meals?
While we observe no direct commands in Scripture to pray before meals it is wise and dutiful to follow the numerous examples set down in Scripture (Matt. 26:27, Mark 14: 22-23, Luke 22:17, 19, etc.).…