The Bible teaches, and the ten commandments affirm, that since God is the giver of life, all life is to be lived on His terms. It follows by necessity, that death is only justified when it too occurs on His terms. This is the subject of the sixth commandment. Thou shalt not … [Read more...] about The 6th Commandment
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The 5th Commandment
Honour is basic to the longevity of any society. In the 5th Commandment, we are taught to recognise the God-ordained authority of parents as an aspect of honouring the Lord. The reward for those who honour those who give us life, is life. God is the Father of all mankind, and … [Read more...] about The 5th Commandment
Life in The Spirit
Many Christians hear the words, "Holy Spirit" and immediately think, "born again", which is true as far as it goes, but it doesn't go very far. The Spirit has a much broader skill set than just converting a man’s soul. He does do that, but He does a lot more besides. When … [Read more...] about Life in The Spirit
#18 Jesus and Death
When it comes to dying, there are three positions you can take. You can not care less whether you live or die. You can deny the reality of death, or you can defy it. The Christian position is to defy it. The first option is the one we see in the days of Rome's collapse, and … [Read more...] about #18 Jesus and Death
The Testimony of Jesus Christ
Jesus came into this world to bring life to people who were dead. Being dead in this sense does not mean that you can't walk around. Being dead means you can't see. And, apart from God's intervention, man is dead in his trespasses and sins. Blind, dead and under … [Read more...] about The Testimony of Jesus Christ