As a pastor with 15 years of experience in the Christian ministry, I have come across people with different views regarding condoms. I have heard some people condemn it while others approve of it because it prevents unplanned pregnancies. Since I am passionate about Bible reading, I wanted to know what the Bible says regarding … Read more
Human beings have a nature of wanting more than they have. It is hard to be contented, especially in a world that embraces “the more” factor. This is, in the best way, called greed. So is greed a sin? The Bible implies that greed is a sin. It is a form of idolatry because greed … Read more
In the many years that I have served in the Christian ministry as a pastor, I have never seen a deceased member of our church cremated. I discovered that in modern society, there is a trend of cremating bodies upon death. Since people have different views on cremation, I decided to share my insights on … Read more
Lust, a strong sexual desire, is considered by many people to be a sin, while some people argue that it is not. Some people believe lust is just a feeling like any other; hence it is unavoidable. Many Christians believe it is a sin and that one should pray for self-control from God and keep … Read more
Research shows that more than 2 million people in the US are addicted to gambling. This topic is worth discussing since Christians wonder what the Bible says about gambling. Is gambling a sin? The Bible does not clearly state that gambling is a sin. However, it suggests that God hates greed in 1st Corinthians 6:9. … Read more
Working out has become more popular in the modern era due to its many benefits to the body. This topic is worth discussing since many people wonder what the Bible says about working out. Is working out a sin? The Bible suggests that working out is not a sin and encourages Christians to care for … Read more
Everyone hopes to one day enter heaven. Many people, however, are skeptical about the requirements for admission to heaven. They are unsure whether their physical appearance will secure them a spot. Since Leviticus forbade being short, many people wonder, is being short a sin? Being short is not a sin, as the Bible suggests. Many … Read more
The Bible is considered by many to be the main book to determine humanity’s moral compass. It is against any kind of injustice, including murder. The Bible is obvious in its stance on murder. However, does this apply to insects as well? Is killing ants a sin? The Bible does not explicitly suggest that killing … Read more
In the Christian world, there are plenty of discussions around theology – especially the theology surrounding salvation and how it works. Calvinism has become an integral aspect of this discussion for more than 5 centuries, and this raises a common question: what denominations are Calvinists? The denominations that are Calvinist in their theology are the … Read more
Lutheranism and Methodism are part of the Protestant movement, which means they have more similarities than differences. Researchers are trying to establish how the two churches differ in the Methodism vs. Lutheranism debate. Methodism and Lutheranism differ in a few ways. For instance, Methodists have two sacraments; Baptism and Holy Communion. On the other side, … Read more