This is a complex question that Christians have wrestled with for centuries. There are good arguments on both sides of the issue. Ultimately, whether a Christian should attend the wedding of someone from another faith tradition comes down to personal conscience and seeking God’s guidance through prayer and discernment. On the one hand, attending a wedding is an inherently celebratory event. It signals approval and support for the couple getting married. For many Christians, this raises concerns if the couple adheres to a different belief system or engages in religious rituals and practices that contradict their Christian faith. They argue…
Author: Emma Price
When it comes to witnessing to Muslims about the Christian faith, there is one key truth that we must focus on – Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior. This is the crux of the difference between Christianity and Islam. Muslims reject Jesus as the Son of God, while Christians embrace this truth wholeheartedly. Here are some important points to cover when witnessing to Muslims: 1. Jesus claimed to be the Son of God Throughout the Gospels, Jesus refers to God as His Father and Himself as the Son (Matthew 11:27, John 10:36, John 14:13). He claims to…
Foster care is a complex and emotionally charged issue for Christians to consider. On one hand, James 1:27 says that pure and undefiled religion is to care for widows and orphans in their distress. This seems to point to a biblical mandate to care for vulnerable children who lack stable homes and families. However, foster care also brings up concerns about attachment, loss, and the role of the state versus the role of the church or individual families in caring for children in need. There are strong biblical arguments on both sides of this issue. Ultimately, whether or not to…
The concept of limbo does not originate from the Bible, but was developed later by theologians to address the fate of those who die without being baptized. The Bible does not explicitly mention limbo, but there are some verses and passages that may relate to the topic. 1. The Need for Redemption and Salvation The Bible teaches that all people are sinful and in need of redemption (Romans 3:23). Without trusting in Christ for salvation, people remain under condemnation and cannot enter heaven (John 3:18). This raises questions about those who die without hearing the gospel or receiving baptism, such…
Throughout history, God has revealed Himself to people in various ways. The Bible records many instances where God gave people dreams and visions to communicate important messages, call them to repentance, or reveal His plans. This phenomena continues today, even in countries closed to the gospel. In Acts 2:17, the apostle Peter quotes the prophet Joel who foretold of the last days: “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old…
Onesiphorus is mentioned twice in the New Testament, both times in Paul’s second letter to Timothy. His name means “profit-bringer” or “advantage-bringer” in Greek. Although not much is known about him, the few details provided in Scripture paint a picture of a faithful and courageous follower of Christ. Onesiphorus Refreshing Paul in Prison Paul first refers to Onesiphorus in 2 Timothy 1:16-18 while writing from prison in Rome. He expresses gratefulness for Onesiphorus and his household because “he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.” This indicates that Onesiphorus made frequent visits to see Paul while he…
The Bible has a lot to say about money and possessions, including lending money to others. Here is an overview of some of the key biblical principles regarding lending money: Lending to the Poor The Bible encourages lending to the poor and needy as an act of compassion and charity. Passages like Exodus 22:25, Leviticus 25:35-37, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, Psalm 112:5, and Proverbs 19:17 speak of God’s care for the poor and the importance of meeting their needs. Lending without interest to the poor is seen as a praiseworthy act. As Proverbs 19:17 states, “Whoever is generous to the poor lends…
The Greek Empire, also known as the Hellenistic Empire, emerged following the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. This led to the spread of Greek culture and language across the Middle East and parts of Asia. Though brief in duration, spanning only about 300 years, the Greek Empire had a significant impact on biblical history. One of the most notable influences was the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek. During the 3rd century BC, Ptolemy II Philadelphus commissioned the translation of the Torah from Hebrew into Greek for the Library of Alexandria. This Greek translation…
The position of the pope in the Roman Catholic Church has been a topic of much debate and disagreement throughout church history. The official Catholic teaching is that the pope is the “Vicar of Christ” on earth, acting with the authority of Christ. However, there are differing perspectives on this within Christianity more broadly. To understand the different views, it is helpful to look at what the Bible says about church leadership and how the papacy developed historically. Biblical teaching on church leadership In Matthew 16:18-19, Jesus tells Peter that he will build his church on the rock of Peter’s…
The Babylonian Empire plays a major role in biblical history, particularly in relation to the kingdom of Judah and the Jewish people. Here is an overview of the significance of Babylon in the Bible: The Destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple In 586 BC, the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar besieged and destroyed Jerusalem, including the First Temple that had been built by Solomon. This event is recorded in 2 Kings 25:1-21. The Temple artifacts were carried off to Babylon and many of the leading citizens of Judah were exiled. This “Babylonian exile” is a pivotal event in the Hebrew Bible,…