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This week we’re talking about how marriage is the foundation for society. Unfortunately, many young people are not only not being taught about God’s design for marriage, they are being encouraged to engage in behaviors that are contrary to God’s will and detrimental to the future of our society. In light of this, there are certain things we need to remember. That’s what we’ll talk about today.Continue Reading
“Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge” (Hebrews 13:4).
Marriage was instituted by God in the beginning as a blessing for mankind. Sadly, this God-ordained union between a man and a woman has been corrupted, abused, broken, and disregarded in every generation since then. We certainly see this in our society and will continue to see it as long as people ignore and reject God’s plan for marriage.
The Hebrew writer said that “marriage is to be held in honor.” To hold something in honor is to esteem it and recognize it as being valuable. The same Greek word is used to describe the “precious blood” of Christ (1 Peter 1:19) and the “precious…promises” that God has given us (2 Peter 1:4). Clearly, when we see this word being used by the New Testament writers, we are reading about something that should be treasured.
What does it mean to hold marriage “in honor”? Consider a few points:Continue Reading
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This week we’re going to be talking about two things that can help keep us from unhappiness even when we face difficulties and challenges in life – marriage and the church. This is based upon research and it is not a coincidence; rather, it reflects God’s design for these two institutions.Continue Reading
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This week we’re going to be talking about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which ends federal protections to the practice of abortion. This is a monumental step in ending the practice of abortion in this country. We talked about this back in May when the decision was leaked, but now that it is official, there are a few things for us to consider.Continue Reading
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This is the last episode for the month of May – time for our monthly news roundup. In this episode, we’ll be talking about overturning same-sex “marriage,” the pope declaring ten new “saints,” and the new abuse report about the Southern Baptist Convention.Continue Reading
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This week we’re going to be talking about a woman who married her cat. Obviously, the Bible’s teaching on marriage pertains to this. As our society continues to move further away from Biblical principles on marriage, we should not be surprised by stories like this. However, there is more to this story than just marriage. We’ll discuss that in the episode.Continue Reading
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This is the last episode for the month of February – time for our monthly news roundup. In this episode, we’ll be talking about the group who are most likely to still be missing from the local church, the number of babies born to unmarried mothers, and global persecution in 2021.Continue Reading
What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
Whether you are new to the Bible and want to grow in your understanding or want a simple way to explain these core gospel doctrines to others, this book will be helpful. With a focus on the Scriptures, Big Words in the Bible helps break down these fundamental topics to shed light on the life-changing message of the gospel and the salvation found in it.
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