For centuries, even millennia, the Catholic church has maintained a position of monks and nuns who take a vow of celibacy to never marry. This vow is premised on the founding of a doctrine – a doctrine not actually found in the Bible. Today, Christianity is fundamentally impacted by this ideology. The idea is founded on an interpretation of one of Paul’s letters to the church at … read more
Do you work on the Sabbath? Do you play on the Sabbath? Do you do chores, or scold your children or spouse, or gossip on the Sabbath? Do you sit back and have a good time, eat, drink, and be merry on the Sabbath? You may think that at least two of the above – playing and having a good time – are acceptable on the Sabbath. … read more
If you have grown up in the church, surely you have heard this verse many times, and you may even have it memorized. It is certainly one of the most famous Bible verses today. In fact, it could be said that the whole chapter of 1 Corinthians 13 is one of the most famous chapters, perhaps because being loved is one of the most important human needs. … read more
