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by Daryl WinerdThe argument is tight and convincing. 9/10I could wish that they had dealt with Rom. 7:2-3 in its own chapter. Also, the syllogism of Eph. 5:25:
1. A husband must be like Jesus Christ.
2. Jesus Christ never divorces His wife.
Conclus…Though he ought to have loved his wife by listening and asking better questions, Sir Percy took risks in a noble cause and devoted his life to preserving the lives of others.by Tim MarshallGeography heavily influences the politics and economies of the world’s nations.An interesting and perhaps important book which educates the citizen to vital factors about the region and country to which he is obligated to vote, pray, …
by John BunyanPerhaps the greatest book ever written outside the Bible.For its glorious and compelling presentation of Christ as well as intensity that comes straight from Scripture, this book deserves more honor than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Plot:
1….Feminism is one more wave of attack on Western culture. 7/10.
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Killing is a Common Sin: The Doctrine of Murder 4
Who thinks they have murdered? The percentage of people is large who will admit to lying. But almost no one thinks they have either done this or are seriously tempted with it. This is, however, a very common sin first … Continue reading
7 Reasons Murder is Evil: The Doctrine of Murder 3
Killing is a great evil. Killing is evil for at least 7 reasons. It is forbidden in Scripture repeatedly and explicitly. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy explicitly condemn murder. Also, the Sermon on the Mount, the Synoptic gospels (Rich Young … Continue reading
The Doctrine of Murder 2: Wrong Views and the Right View
Five wrong views of murder The sin of killing is not the death of animals because they were not made in the image of God. Since animals do not have souls, killing them is not murder. Eating meat is not … Continue reading
The Doctrine of Murder 1: Roe v. Wade
“Thou shalt not kill” is only 2 words in the original, 6 little Hebrew letters. The first word is a negative: Not or literally “never.” The second is a verb: Murder. This is the same pattern for several of the … Continue reading
A Review of Dane Ortlund’s Gentle and Lowly
Introduction Gentle and Lowly is an expositional attempt to tell us what Christ’s heart towards sinners and sufferers is. The answer provided in this book states that Christ is full of compassion toward those who are hurting. The key text … Continue reading
The Destruction of Christless Empires
By guest author: Caleb Meyers The cause of any nation’s downfall is one of the most interesting and debated subjects. This is especially true if the nation in question was a powerful one, or if it fell in a sudden … Continue reading
Sins of Unbelievers in the New Testament
Having compared and listed the virtues that the NT presents as being dominant in the Christian life, here are the largest lists of sins in the NT compared to demonstrate the kind of life that marks those who are outside … Continue reading
Four Ways Christianity Honors Women
In perhaps the greatest example of Christianity’s opposition to the world, the religion of Jesus Christ honors women. Women are presented commonly throughout Scripture and often in positive ways. Num. 27— In the case of the daughters of Zelophehad, God … Continue reading
Three Ways the World Hates Women
The world dishonors women in many mays. Amazingly, even the governments and organizations that profess to honor women commonly dishonor them. Women are commonly loaded with more work than is fit. Among the Tsonga women, an eye witness who lived … Continue reading