Sex addiction is a real and complex issue that many people struggle with today. The Bible does not specifically mention sex addiction, but it has a lot to say about sexual immorality, lust, and living according to God’s standards of holiness and purity. By looking at what the Bible teaches, we can gain insight into how to understand and address sex addiction from a biblical perspective. The Bible condemns sexual immorality The Bible consistently condemns any sexual activity or lustful thoughts that occur outside of the marriage covenant between a man and woman. Passages like 1 Corinthians 6:18 tell us…
Author: Kristal Wheatley
Henotheism, monolatrism, and monolatry are related concepts that describe beliefs systems where one god is supreme while acknowledging the existence of other gods. While they have similarities, there are also key differences between these three terms. Henotheism Henotheism comes from the Greek words “heis” meaning “one” and “theos” meaning “god”. It refers to the worship of one particular god without denying the existence of other gods. A henotheist believes in many gods but focuses devotion on just one god. In a henotheistic religion, the supreme god may be chosen because that god is considered more powerful, knowledgeable, accessible, or appropriate…
This is a profound question that many have pondered. The Bible does not give a direct answer, but it does provide some clues that can help us think about what God was doing before creation. God has always existed The Bible teaches that God is eternal and has always existed (Psalm 90:2). He was not created and did not come into being at a point in time. God exists outside of time and space since He created those dimensions. As Revelation 1:8 states, God is “the Alpha and the Omega,” who is and who was and who is to come.…
How should a Christian view realism? Realism is a philosophical view that claims that what we perceive through our senses depicts the world as it really is. It stands in contrast to idealism, which says that our senses only reveal appearances and not reality itself. As Christians, how should we approach this debate between realism and anti-realism? What does the Bible have to say on whether our senses reveal the true nature of reality? To begin, we must recognize that God created our senses and has declared His creation to be good (Genesis 1:31). Our senses are a gift from…
This is a difficult question that many people struggle with. Why does God, who is good and just, allow evil tyrants like Hitler and Saddam Hussein to gain power? The Bible does not give a direct answer, but it provides some perspectives that can help us think about this issue. 1. God has given humanity free will One of the key teachings of the Bible is that God has given human beings free will – the ability to make our own choices and decisions (Genesis 1:26-28, Joshua 24:15). This free will includes the freedom to do good or to do…
The question of whether God divorced Israel is an interesting one that sparks much debate among biblical scholars. At first glance, there are some passages in the Old Testament prophets that could suggest God “divorced” or abandoned His relationship with Israel. However, when we look at the full counsel of Scripture, we see that God’s relationship with Israel is more complex and nuanced. In the Old Testament, God often described His relationship with Israel in marital terms. He portrays Himself as a husband and Israel as an unfaithful wife who pursued idols and broke their covenant relationship. For example, the…
When reading the Bible, it’s clear that Jesus is often referred to simply as “Jesus.” He is not given a last name in the scriptures. However, this does not necessarily mean that Jesus did not have a last name. There are several possibilities that can help explain why a last name for Jesus is never used in the Bible. 1. Surnames were not commonly used at that time During Jesus’ life in the first century AD, surnames were not widely used or necessary to identify someone. People were often distinguished by their father’s name, their town of origin, or their…
The phrase “taking every thought captive” comes from 2 Corinthians 10:5, which says “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” This verse speaks to the importance of evaluating our thoughts and beliefs in light of God’s truth and taking control over the thoughts and ideas that influence us. To understand what it means to take every thought captive, we first need to understand the context. In 2 Corinthians 10, Paul is defending his authority as an apostle of Christ in response to some in the Corinthian…
The land of Shinar is mentioned several times in the Bible, most notably as the location where the Tower of Babel was built. Shinar was part of Mesopotamia, the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern day Iraq. Here are some key points about the biblical significance of the land of Shinar: Shinar was the location of early civilizations after the Flood According to Genesis 10, Nimrod established cities and kingdoms in the land of Shinar: “The beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar” (Genesis 10:10). This was where early…
The Bible never explicitly states whether God is male or female. However, there are several passages that provide insight into how God transcends human gender while using masculine imagery and pronouns to reveal Himself to humanity. Ultimately, God is spirit and does not have a literal biological sex. In the Old Testament, God is mainly referred to with masculine names and pronouns such as “He”, “Him”, “Father”, “Lord”. For example, in Deuteronomy 32:6 it states “Is he not your father, who created you, who made you and established you?” This masculine language aims to convey characteristics of strength, protection, provision…