Judging Art What is Christian art? Is it simply art that a Christian produces? Is it art with a Christian theme? Our focus should not be “Christian” art, but simply ‘good art’. We need not insist on overtly religious themes for art to uphold a Christian worldview. The Christian’s goal...
Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.” Psalm 29:2 – “Give unto...
What used to be a rather nerdy activity done by a few teenagers has now come to dominate culture. Few adults have not encountered some sort of electronic game on their phones. 63 % of U.S. Adults play games, and the average age of a gamer is now 35. Not only...
Biblical Principles Regarding Dress (continued…) Distinct Masculinity and Femininity Deuteronomy 22:5 – “A woman shall not wear a man’s garment, nor shall a man put on a woman’s cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.” Egyptian or Canaanite culture apparently contained some form of perverse trangenderism....
Clothing is notoriously associated with legalism, and rules. “Not more than three fingers above the knee, three fingers below the neckline” “No pants”. The reaction to stringent rules about clothing and dress codes has produced an unfortunate backlash which dresses rebelliously, or thoughtlessly. The motto today becomes “God looks at...
Particular Sins With Food … (continued) Legalism “In the nineteenth century there were prominent liberal and sectarian theologians who believed that the sinfulness of man could be curbed through diet and hygiene. John Harvey Kellogg, a Seventh-Day Adventist, invented corn flakes as a meatless breakfast food designed to reduce the...
Given the amount of space given to the topic in Scripture, eating can be a major source of spiritual stumbling or growth. Assorted sins surround an abuse of food, as do opportunities to do well. Broad Biblical Principles Regarding Food Foods are not equal. Some meals are better than others:...
Drugs Drugs were an integral part of many ancient Near East societies. For example, the pagan cultures surrounding the nation of Israel used drugs as part of their religious ceremonies. Both the OT and New Testament condemn sorcery and witchcraft. In those days, drug use was associated with sorcery (the...
Strong Drink Twenty-two times the Bible uses the word “strong drink,” which comes from a root meaning “to drink deeply,” or “to be drunken.” Strong drink refers to intoxicating drink of any sort not made from grapes. Various concoctions made from pomegranates, apples, dates, barley, etc. were known to the...
Why “recreational alcohol”? Simply because the Bible recognises other uses for alcohol or narcotics. It had medicinal uses (1 Timothy 5:23). It is described as an antiseptic (Luke 10:34). It was used not only to disinfect wounds, but to sterilise water. It was used as an opiate for the terminally...