Christianity is unique among the world’s major religions in several important ways. Here are some of the key differences between Christianity and other faiths: 1. Focus on Jesus Christ as God incarnate Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human. According to the Bible, Jesus came to Earth, lived a sinless life, died sacrificially on the cross for humanity’s sins, and rose from the dead three days later. Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament and the savior of the world (John 3:16). No other religion centres on the…
Author: Matt Primack
The Bible does not explicitly mention the term “gay marriage,” as it is a modern concept. However, the Bible does address the topics of homosexuality, marriage, and sexuality in ways that have implications for the debate around gay marriage. Biblical passages on homosexuality There are several passages in the Old and New Testament that directly mention and condemn homosexual behavior: Leviticus 18:22 – “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.” (ESV) Leviticus 20:13 – “If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination;…
The concept of a husband and wife becoming “one flesh” originates from the Bible and is an important part of the theology of Christian marriage. At its core, it speaks to the profound unity and intimacy that God intends for married couples. Biblical Basis The Bible first introduces the concept of one flesh in Genesis 2:24 (ESV): “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” This verse describes God’s original purpose for marriage – that a husband and wife are joined together and united as a…
The fine-tuning argument states that the universe appears too finely tuned to support life without the existence of a God. It argues that the probability of the universe having physical constants perfect for sustaining life is so incredibly small, that there must have been some divine design behind it. Here’s a 9000 word deep dive into what the Bible says about this intriguing topic. The Evidence of Fine-Tuning Many physicists and philosophers have pointed out that the fundamental physical constants of our universe seem finely tuned to allow for life to exist. Examples include the gravitational constant, the strong nuclear…
The book of Job in the Bible tells the story of a man named Job who was described as “blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil” (Job 1:1 ESV). This description is given right at the beginning of the book, setting up Job as an exemplary person of faith and righteousness. But what exactly does it mean for Job to be called “blameless and upright”? Let’s explore this in more detail. Blameless To be “blameless” means to be free from blame, guilt, or fault. It signifies living in a righteous manner before God and others.…
The verse in Isaiah 40:8 reads, “The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God endures forever.” This poetic verse uses imagery from nature to teach an important truth about the eternal nature of God’s Word. In this verse, the prophet Isaiah points out that grass and flowers do not last forever. Grass withers and fades after a short period of time, especially in the dry climate of Israel. Flowers too, no matter how beautiful, fade and die. This imagery would have been familiar to Isaiah’s original audience, who lived close to the land and observed…
The practice of polygamy, where a man marries multiple wives, is seen several times throughout the Old Testament. Some major biblical figures like Abraham, Jacob, David and Solomon had multiple wives. So why did God allow this practice if Christianity later condemned it? There are a few potential reasons. First, in Old Testament times, polygamy was commonly practiced by many cultures and peoples. The taking of multiple wives was seen as a reflection of wealth, power and status. As the patriarch of the family, more wives allowed a man to have more children, which provided him with more labor and…
Michal was an important figure in the Bible, most well known for being one of King David’s wives. Here is an overview of Michal’s story and significance in the Bible: Michal’s Family Background Michal was the daughter of King Saul, the first king of Israel (1 Samuel 14:49). She was Saul’s youngest daughter and is often referred to as “Michal, daughter of Saul” throughout Scripture (2 Samuel 21:8). Michal had two brothers, Jonathan and Ishvi (1 Samuel 14:49). Michal’s Marriage to David When David was a young man he became a victorious warrior under King Saul’s reign. Saul grew jealous…
The principle of sufficient reason states that everything must have a reason or cause for its existence. This philosophical principle was formulated by German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz in the 18th century. It asserts that nothing happens or exists without a sufficient reason explaining why it exists or happens. In other words, everything that exists has an explanation for its existence. The principle of sufficient reason has significant implications for philosophical arguments related to cosmology, theology, and metaphysics. Here is an overview of what the Bible says about the principle of sufficient reason and how it relates to God and the…
The kalam cosmological argument is a philosophical argument for the existence of God based on the concept of causality. The key premises of the argument are: Whatever begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. Therefore, the universe has a cause. The argument concludes that the cause of the universe must be transcendent, timeless, spaceless, immutable, personal and powerful. Based on these attributes, the cause can be identified as God. The argument gets its name from the kalam tradition of Islamic philosophy during the Middle Ages, but has gained popularity in modern times through the work of…