Revelation’s Perspective on Persecution
While in some parts of the world religious persecution is rare, in other parts it is a daily plight. This articles takes a look at the Apocalypse to find out what it has to say about persecution as a Christian experience.
Read MoreChristian Life Style and Appearance
While millions of humans suffer, hunger, and die, others live extravagant lives. They own the hottest gadgets, have the newest and largest houses, seek constantly new forms of entertainment, and dedicate their lives to ever-changing fashion by wearing the latest and most expensive clothes.
Read MoreWorship and Ethics: A Reflection on Psalm 15
A short study on the inextricable relation between worship and conduct in Psalm 15. From this short Psalm we learn that those who genuinely experience God's presence in the place of worship will mirror God in other places.
Read MoreMarked
It doesn’t say much. In cultures around the world tattooing has been a common practice for ages. So your question is about an ancient practice that continues to be part of the human experience in many places. Tattoos are usually understood to refer to designs or symbols or art on the body by inserting, through…
Read MoreAre They Real?
Nothing! Of course, some have argued that they are mentioned in the Bible (e.g., 2 Kings 2:11), but there is nothing in it comparable to what some claim to have seen today. However, some Adventists—emotionally and spiritually balanced believers—have informed me that they have seen such objects and that they would like to know how…
Read MoreA Question of Obedience
Does not the biblical emphasis on obedience lend itself to legalism (e.g., Deut. 4:1)?
Read MoreHomosexuality in History
Various types of same sex relations are not new phenomena but are found thousands of years ago. This background information is important when biblical texts are interpreted.
Read More“Who is My Neighbor?”: Some Thoughts on Racism and Nationalism
This essay offers a biblical reflection on the challenges of racism and nationalism.
Read MoreAttending Church
Today, more and more people are just concerned about their own wellbeing without caring much about society, family, or other groups of people. This may also influence Christians and their relation to the church. On the other hand, people like to meet in clubs, pubs, at sporting events, etc. because humans are sociable beings. But…
Read MoreProhibitions of Homosexual Practice in Leviticus 18 and 20: Moral or Ceremonial?
This study shows that the laws against homosexual activity in Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 appear in contexts that exclusively consist of moral laws that guide God’s people in morally pure and holy living, which indicates that these laws are permanent.
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