The story of the woman caught in adultery is found in John 8:1-11. This incident reveals several important lessons: 1. We are all sinners in need of grace The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery before Jesus, wanting to stone her according to the Law of Moses. But Jesus challenged them – “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7). All her accusers left one by one, from the oldest to the youngest, realizing they were also guilty of sin. Likewise, we have all sinned and…
Author: Erin Weitzman
The question of whether angels have souls is an interesting one that the Bible does not directly address. However, we can gain some insights by examining what the Bible does say about the nature and abilities of angels. First, the Bible is clear that angels are created spiritual beings, not physical beings. Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.” They do not have physical bodies like humans, but are pure spirit beings created by God. Because angels are spiritual creatures, it may not be technically accurate to say they have “souls” in…
The question of “Where was God on September 11?” is a heavy one that many people have wrestled with. September 11, 2001 was a horrific day in American history when terrorists hijacked planes and attacked the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day in an unspeakable act of evil. In the aftermath, countless friends and family members of the victims, as well as observers around the world, struggled to make sense of such a barbaric attack and how God could allow such evil to occur. The…
The question of why God allows innocent people to suffer is one that has challenged believers and non-believers alike for centuries. Scripture provides some insights into this difficult issue, even if it does not offer a complete explanation. First, the Bible makes clear that pain and suffering entered the world through human sin. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, their rebellion had consequences not only for themselves but for all of creation (Genesis 3:14-19). Ever since the fall, humanity has lived in a world tainted by sin, with sickness, natural disasters, relational brokenness, and death…
The Bible does not directly address the modern day theory of “chemtrails” – the belief that some contrails left by aircraft are actually chemical or biological agents deliberately sprayed in a clandestine program. However, the Bible provides principles that can help Christians think biblically about this and other conspiracy theories. First, we should evaluate claims with discernment and test them against reliable evidence (1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 John 4:1). The chemtrail theory makes scientifically dubious claims about contrails and lacks concrete proof. Legitimate research has not validated any part of it. As Christians, we should be wary of making accusations…
Libertinism is a philosophical view that emphasizes individual freedom and rejects moral or sexual restraint. At its core, libertinism promotes living life according to one’s own rules and desires, often in opposition to societal or religious norms. The term “libertinism” originates from the French word “libertin” which initially referred to freethinkers and nonconformists in the context of religion and morality. Over time it evolved to denote those who disregarded sexual and social conventions. Libertinism gained traction in Europe during the Enlightenment era as a rejection of the moral austerity of the church. Thinkers such as Denis Diderot espoused a liberties-driven…
The phrase “sing to the Lord a new song” comes from Psalm 96:1, which says “Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!” This verse encourages believers to praise God with a fresh, creative expression of worship. Here are some key things to understand about what it means to “sing a new song” to the Lord: 1. Singing a “new song” means worshipping God with originality and creativity. To sing a new song does not necessarily mean writing and composing brand new music. Rather, it signifies approaching our worship of God with fresh…
The World Economic Forum’s Great Reset initiative proposes major changes to how our economies and societies operate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other global challenges. As Christians, how should we view these proposals? First, we should evaluate the proposals biblically. The Bible gives principles for economic justice, care for the poor, stewardship of resources, and more that can guide our perspective (Leviticus 19:9-10, Matthew 25:31-46, Proverbs 14:31). We should pray for wisdom to understand which aspects of the Great Reset align with or contradict biblical values (James 1:5). Second, we should have a balanced perspective. Some Great Reset…
The Bible is the word of God and contains many important teachings that Christians seek to understand and apply to their lives. For many, listening to audio recordings of the Bible can be an enriching experience and promote greater comprehension and engagement with scripture. This article explores some common questions related to audio Bibles. What is an audio Bible? An audio Bible is a recording of the entire Bible or portions of it being read aloud. It allows people to listen to the word of God being read to them rather than reading it directly themselves. Audio Bibles are available…
The term “Whore of Babylon” or “Mystery Babylon” is found in the Book of Revelation in the Bible. It refers to an evil entity that will appear on earth in the end times and persecute God’s people. There are different interpretations as to the identity and nature of the Whore of Babylon among Bible scholars. The Whore of Babylon first appears in Revelation 17, where she is described as a woman sitting on a scarlet beast with seven heads and ten horns. She is dressed in purple and scarlet and adorned with gold, jewels, and pearls. She holds a golden…