There exist numerous testimonies and defenses made by Christians, denominationalists, and non-Christians advocating social drinking or drinking in moderation. The previous article discussed the fallacy that God accepts social drinking, and addressed passages that condemned drinking in moderation, but there are many arguments made in defense of this practice that one article could not contain…

Most Christians would agree that God condemns drunkenness (Gal. 5:21; Rom. 13:13), but several Christians would argue that the Lord accepts social drinking. Social drinking is drinking in moderation, not exhibiting the outward signs of intoxication while consuming alcohol. Let us consider what the Bible states about the act of social drinking.   While many…

To quickly recap, the Bible mentions wine or drinking under three categories: (1) a teaching illustration or metaphor (Matt. 20:1-8; Luke 20:9-16), (2) a cause of misery and the emblem of eternal wrath (1 Peter 4:3; 5:8; Prov. 20:1), and (3) as a blessing used in celebrations (Judges 9:13; John 2:1-12). Based on these observations,…

This series will hit a number of topics and questions that I have received since moving to Northeast Mississippi. The series will be controversial, not everyone will agree with the conclusions in the articles. Nevertheless, I hope the facts will speak for themselves. Hopefully, all readers will consider the biblical and scientific evidence with an…

Almost every church in Christendom requires some form of repentance, or at least expects it to naturally happen from those saved by Christ. Even those who teach “Faith Only” still expect to see changes from an individual who has been saved and lets Jesus into his/her heart. No Christian leadership would expect a person to…

I was asked not long ago about the example of a Christian, the fine line between people not judging based on appearances and Christians who have led people to believe in a false idea through their examples. It was asked, “I know gambling is wrong, but is it also wrong if I work for the…

I was asked a question about marriage, divorce, and remarriage. It was asked, “I know Matthew 19:9 says that one cannot divorce except it be for fornication, but what if your spouse is physically abusive, should you not be able to divorce and leave that person?” Sadly, some people have been trapped in terrible situations…

I was asked a question not too long ago by an individual that had a background in Greek studies, and he had a question about Matthew 16:18. I have used Matthew 16:18 to teach that Christ made a promise to His apostles that the church would always exist, and there would never be a time…

The church exists in a time of gender equality and equal rights for all, where the majority of the world believes that anything a man can do, a woman can do. Popular culture puts tremendous pressure on all men to agree! Those who study the Bible find commands and practices divided for men and for…

Some weeks ago, I was asked about the appearances of evil. One young Christian asked, “Is it wrong for one to live with a member of the opposite sex even if you are not committing fornication?” The Bible warns of fornication and the fact that it condemns a person (Heb. 13:4, Matt. 19:9, Gal. 5:19-21).…