Believers

well as in commentaries. There wasn’t that much in our text book that pertained to this passage of reading, Romans 14 – 15:13. The only thing Gundry (2012 p. 444) had to say on this topic of weak versus strong Christians was, “Paul indicates that believers must allow one another freedom to differ on ritual questions so long as damage is not done to weaker, uninformed people.” You can say that in a nutshell that is important, but there is so much more information to glean from those Scriptures…

institutions a financial benefit, the government is, intentional or not, supporting religion. Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, William O. Douglas stated his legal opinion on this matter, saying "If believers are entitled to public financial support, so are non believers. A believer and non believer under the present law are treated differently because of the articles of their faith… I conclude that this tax exemption is unconstitutional."…

This message is very important to all, unbeliever and believer. For the unbeliever, life is short, death is sure, sin is the cause, and Christ is the cure. Time is running out and no man knows the hour or the day (Matt 24:36) this present age will end or the end of their life. In order for one’s eternity to be secure in the age to come, they must choose Jesus as Lord and Savior for there is no other way to eternal life. For the believer, the harvest is plentiful and the laborers are few…

Like any religion, the formation of Islam is a highly disputed topic in regards to when and how long it took Islam to form. Along with that, what characteristics fall under the early formation of Islam is also contested among experts. Though Muhammad introduced a vague basis of the forming religion to the people of Mecca around 610, that does not necessarily mean that is when the religion of Islam took shape. Though there is evidence suggesting that Islam as a religion developed over a period of…

brings about catastrophic storms, floods and drought that necessitate migrations by African nomads (mostly Muslims) and farmers, (Muslims, Christians and other believers) to new territories best suitable for agriculture. Migrations lead to increases in populations and a substantial expansion of religion across the region. As the number of believers increase in Islam and Christianity, the amount of conflicts do…

Muslims had a special regard for both the prophet Muhammad and his numerous wives. Due to their close relationship with the prophet, Muhammad’s wives had special counsel from God through the Prophet, therefore earning the title as The Mothers of the Believers. Although glorious and powerful this title may be, it accounted for many restrictions that the wives of the prophet had to follow, such as limiting their time in the presence of men as well as the social sphere while also fulfilling their…

the reasons for Wanda hesitation. Does she believe that starting a business with a non believe goes against biblical teaching, or is she worry that a non-believer ethics and values may be so different from her own that she is at risk for potential liabilities partnering with a non-believer. If she is concern that a partnership with a non-believer goes against biblical teaching in general, I would advised her of the following. To be “yoke” is not necessary a negative, Jesus says in Matthew 11:29…

“fenced the table” strictly, only allowing the regenerate believers to partake in the Supper. They called this a love feast, or “agape feast,” and the service spilled over into the meal. This meal became a part of the worship service, and after they ate the meal, the believers praised God and ate and drank of the bread and wine in remembrance of Christ. This love feast became one of the major tenants of first century Christianity. The believers celebrated the Lord’s Supper each week, which…

that baptism should be reserved exclusively for those who believe, have repented, and have upheld their faith. The conclusions and discoveries presented by the authors are deeply rooted in biblical truth. They offer real-world application for the believer of today, while also giving possible explanations for the existence of paedobaptism (the practice of infant baptism) and how people came to believe that infant baptism is linked to the covenant relationship found in the Old…

in Scripture. Paul begins by reminding his readers about the sinfulness of humanity. Since humanity rebels against him, God condemns all people. However, God in His grace offers justification by faith in His Son, Jesus. Once justified by God, the believer receives redemption, or salvation since Christ’s blood covers that person's sin. Paul goes on to present a clear message that the believer’s pursuit of God doesn’t stop with salvation. As…