Men Going Their Own Way, often abbreviated as MGTOW, is a growing social phenomenon and philosophy that advocates for men to separate themselves from society’s expectations of them. Specifically, MGTOW encourages men to forgo marriage, cohabitation, and family life in favor of remaining single and independent. As Christianity has traditionally upheld marriage and family as divinely instituted and central to society, the MGTOW movement presents a challenge to some traditional Christian values. How then should Christians view and respond to MGTOW? Understanding MGTOW In order to properly assess MGTOW from a Christian perspective, it is important to have an accurate…
Author: Kerry Baysinger
Giving cheerfully is an important part of the Christian life. The Bible has much to say about giving and doing so with the right heart attitude. Here are 9000 words on how we can become more cheerful givers according to biblical principles. Give Generously The Bible encourages generosity in giving. We read in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Giving generously demonstrates…
The idea that the mind can exert power over the physical world is an intriguing one that has long captivated human imagination. In contemporary culture, this is often referred to as “mind over matter,” the notion that our thoughts and beliefs can directly influence physical events and outcomes. When examining the miraculous stories of the Bible, it’s natural to wonder if this principle can account for some of the supernatural occurrences described in Scripture. At first glance, there do appear to be some biblical miracles that seem consistent with a “mind over matter” explanation. For instance, there are several healings…
The Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is a Christian-based broadcast television network based in the United States. TBN was founded in 1973 by Paul and Jan Crouch, and today is the world’s largest Christian television network. It broadcasts 24 hours a day and offers a variety of Christian programming to millions of households across the globe. Some key facts about TBN: – It was founded in 1973 by Paul and Jan Crouch in California. They had a vision to spread the gospel via television using then-new satellite technology. – TBN’s flagship program is the “Praise the Lord” program, which features well-known…
The Bible has a lot to say about the importance of self-examination and reflecting on one’s spiritual state. Here is an overview of some of the key biblical principles regarding self-examination: 1. We should examine ourselves to assess our faith and repentance The Bible calls us to periodically examine our hearts and lives to see if we are truly in the faith. This includes assessing whether we have repented from sin and are walking in obedience to God’s Word (2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Peter 1:10-11). Self-examination is crucial to avoid falling into spiritual deception and making sure our faith is…
Peace is a central theme in the Bible. God desires peace and harmony among all people. Here are some key Bible verses about peace: Old Testament Verses About Peace “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14) “I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—but let them not turn to folly.” (Psalm 85:8) “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14) “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you,…
Loving your neighbor as yourself is a concept that originates from the Bible and is considered one of Jesus Christ’s greatest commandments. This article will examine what the Bible says about loving your neighbor, why it is important, and how to put this teaching into practice in daily life. At its core, loving your neighbor means caring for and serving others just as you would care for yourself. It goes beyond tolerance or coexistence and calls us to actively love and value others. As Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39, ESV). This commandment comes from Leviticus 19:18…
The Unification Church, also known as the Unification Movement or Unificationism, is a new religious movement founded in South Korea in 1954 by Reverend Sun Myung Moon. Moon said that he had a revelation from Jesus instructing him to finish the work of establishing God’s kingdom on earth. The Unification Church is based on Moon’s interpretation of the Bible and has drawn inspiration from other religions including Confucianism and Buddhism. Beliefs Some key beliefs of the Unification Church include: God is the Creator and Heavenly Parent who desires to have a loving relationship with humanity. Human beings fell away from…
Ananias is a significant figure mentioned in the New Testament book of Acts. There are three different men named Ananias mentioned in the Bible, each playing an important role in the early church. Ananias of Damascus The first Ananias we meet is Ananias of Damascus. He was a Christian disciple living in Damascus at the time of Saul’s conversion. Acts 9 tells the story of how Saul (later called Paul) was on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians when he had a vision of Jesus on the road. Saul was blinded and heard Jesus tell him to go into…
The Bible has a great deal to say about mortality – the state of being subject to death. From the very beginning, the Bible establishes that death entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3). As a result, all human beings are under the curse of sin and mortality. The Bible makes it clear that “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23) and that “it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). However, the Bible also provides hope in the face of death. Jesus Christ came to redeem…