The Exodus story is one of the most well-known narratives in the Bible. It tells of the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. A climactic moment occurs when the Israelites are trapped between the pursuing Egyptian army and the sea. The water miraculously parts to allow the Israelites to cross on dry ground, but closes over the Egyptian army, drowning them (Exodus 14). The exact location of this crossing has been debated over the years. The traditional view is that the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, known today as the Gulf of Suez.…
Author: Kristal Wheatley
Exercise is an important topic for Christians to consider. The Bible does not directly command or prohibit exercise, but it provides principles that can guide believers in deciding whether to exercise and how to do it in a God-honoring way. The Body Is a Temple of the Holy Spirit According to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, our bodies belong to God and are temples of the Holy Spirit. This means we have a responsibility to care for our bodies because they are not ultimately ours but God’s. As His stewards, we should aim to be good stewards of the bodies He has…
The verses Romans 10:9-10 say “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” This seems to indicate that public confession of faith in Jesus is necessary for salvation. However, looking at the broader context and the rest of Scripture provides some important considerations. First, it’s important to understand the original context of Romans 10. Paul is speaking about the nation of Israel and…
The Bible does not explicitly state that any one individual has absolute spiritual authority over another. However, there are principles and biblical examples that can help us understand how spiritual authority may function between individuals. We are all equal before God The Bible teaches that all human beings are created equal before God. Passages like Galatians 3:28 declare: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Our status before God is not based on earthly hierarchies or human distinctions. At the same…
The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 songs, prayers, and poems that express the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Israel. These psalms reflect a wide range of human emotions from joy and praise to anger, doubt, and despair. There are several different types or classifications of psalms, each serving a different purpose in ancient Jewish worship. Psalms of Lament The most common type of psalm is the lament psalm, which expresses pain, grief, or sadness as well as a plea for God’s help. There are more than 60 psalms of lament, including Psalm 13: “How long, O…
The question of whether a Christian should be a vegetarian is a complex one with arguments on both sides. Ultimately, the Bible does not provide a definitive answer, leaving it up to individual conviction and interpretation. However, there are several biblical principles and passages that can inform a Christian’s perspective on vegetarianism. God’s Granting of Plants for Food In Genesis 1:29, God grants Adam and Eve all seed-bearing plants and trees for food. This implies that God’s original ideal diet for mankind was vegetarian. It was not until after the flood in Genesis 9:3 that God permitted the eating of…
The issue of whether a Christian who is a virgin should marry someone who is not a virgin is a complex one that requires careful consideration of biblical principles. There are good arguments on both sides of this issue, and Christians of good faith can disagree on the best approach. Ultimately, the decision depends on the specific circumstances of the couple and their own conscience before God. However, there are some biblical guidelines that can inform this decision. Biblical Teaching on Premarital Sex and Virginity The Bible consistently teaches that God’s plan is for sex to occur only within marriage…
There are differing views among Christians regarding whether it is biblically permissible for women to use tampons during their menstrual cycles. This article will examine relevant biblical principles and perspectives to provide guidance for Christian women considering this issue. Menstruation in the Bible The Bible provides some regulations concerning menstruation, indicating that it rendered a woman ceremonially unclean for a period of time under the Old Testament Law (Leviticus 15:19-30). However, this ceremonial uncleanness was temporary and did not imply any sort of inherent spiritual or moral deficiency in women. Jesus made it clear that outward cleanliness is less important…
Brigham Young was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was born in 1801 in Vermont and later converted to Mormonism in 1832. He became a close associate of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. After Smith’s death in 1844, Young became the leader of the largest faction of Latter Day Saints, which later became The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He eventually led his followers west to Utah, where they founded Salt Lake City. The Bible does not directly mention Brigham Young, as he lived centuries after the biblical texts…
The Bible has a lot to say about debt and provides wisdom and guidance for Christians on the topic. Here is an overview of some of the key principles from Scripture: 1. Avoid going into debt if possible Several verses encourage staying out of debt and living within one’s means. For example: Romans 13:8 – Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Proverbs 22:7 – The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. While debt is not prohibited, the Bible warns…