Tag “sin”

Does James 2:10 imply that God doesn’t consider some sins more serious than others?

James 2:10 states: “For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble at one point, he is guilty of …


How Should We Recognize and Respond to God’s Discipline in our Lives?

Both the Old and New Testaments make it clear that God disciplines and corrects His people. In the Old Testament, …


What Did Jesus Mean, “Lead Us Not Into Temptation”?

What did Jesus mean when He taught His disciples to pray, “lead us not into temptation”?

When Jesus taught His disciples…


Can Someone Be Forgiven if They Commit the Same Sin Again After Confessing and Repenting it?

Can someone be forgiven if they commit the same sin again after confessing and repenting it on an earlier occasion?


What’s the Old Testament View of Homosexuality?

What was at the core of the Old Testament view of homosexual behavior?

The second chapter of Genesis is the basis…


What Should Be Our Approach Toward Homosexuals?

Why is it important that Christians not allow their legitimate concern for people with homosexual orientations to cause them to …


Why Must Christians Continue to Affirm Biblical Sexual Values Despite Culture’s Views?

Why must Christians continue to affirm biblical sexual values in the face of widespread modern social approval of behaviors like …


How Can Christians Believe that the Human Race Is Depraved?

How can Christians believe that the human race is depraved when there are some very nice people who do lots …


Are Homosexual or Pedophilic Desires Sinful?

Are homosexual or pedophilic desires sinful?

Most people don’t sexualize their awareness of the beauty of children or of other people of…


Is Sexual Sin and Temptation a Bigger Problem Today Than It Was in the Early Church?

Is sexual sin and temptation more of a problem for Christians today than it was for Christians in the early …