Scripture taken from the NASB unless otherwise noted.
Some things are very black and white. Personally, I like that. When things are clearly black or white I don’t ever have to wrestle with how much is too much, or how far is too far. As believers, we usually don’t go around asking how much murder, stealing or adultery we can get away with before it’s sin. That doesn’t mean that we don’t ever have to wrestle with the sin itself, just not whether or not something
Scripture taken from the NKJV unless otherwise noted.
Do you own a fire extinguisher? What motivated you to get a fire extinguisher? Was it fear? Do you have a phobia of fire? Was it peace of mind? Does having a fire extinguisher make you feel safer? Do you sleep better at night having one? Was it a past experience? Have you ever been burned in a fire? Have you ever lost property to a fire? Was it a matter of fulfilling laws or regulations? Certain businesses and establishments are required by law to have one. They have to be inspected and be visible.
Now think back to the moment when you
(Or Hermeneutics for those who like multi-syllable words that sound funny)By Blake J. Matthews
How is it the there can be so many denominations and so many different beliefs among Christians who all say that they believe and follow the same Bible? How can so many well-meaning pastors, teachers and Christians arrive at such a variety of beliefs? For some, I would say it could be a lack of study all together. Others, while they may study intensely, interpret the Bible through their own presuppositions and experiences and impose their beliefs on the Bible. Some even have differing opinions of the Bible itself.
There are others, however, that humbly approach
