Is “Original Sin” Biblical? What does Psalm 51:5 mean?
As with many things, the question “Is Original Sin biblical?” depends on how you define “original sin”. There isn’t a universally agreed upon definition, which can muddy the waters. …
Author: Berean Patriot
Book Review: “The Making of Biblical Womanhood” by Beth Allison Barr
The book: “The Making of Biblical Womanhood” by Beth Allison Barr has been on my “to read” list for quite a while. I know several female churchgoers who say …
How Crucial are Women to a Biblical Household? Very!
This article is sort of a follow-up/spin-off to my article What’s the Best Bible Translation? And More Importantly, Why? In that article, I make the case that the Bible …
What are Social Justice and Critical Race Theory (CRT), and are they Biblical?
Social Justice and Critical Race Theory (CRT) are widely discussed lately, and thus it’s important for Christians to know if they are biblical. Important: This article is in skeleton …
Are Porn, Masturbation, and Fantasy Sinful? Does the Bible/God Allow Them?
One of the most popular articles on this website is Why “Lusting” in Matthew 5:27-28 Doesn’t Make All Men Adulterers. I’ve gotten more emails about that article than any …
Was the Pericope Adulterae (Woman Caught in Adultery) Original or Added?
In John chapter 8, there’s a story of a woman who was caught in adultery and brought before Jesus. Her accusers want to trap Jesus, who writes in the …
What’s the Best Bible Translation? And More Importantly, Why?
This article won’t be a quick read because it’s an in-depth treatment of the topic, not a gloss. Deciding on the best Bible translation to use is a very …
Biblically, What’s the Role of Women in Society and Marriage?
This is the 6th article in our series about marriage. In the previous article, we answered the question: Does God View Women as the (Social/Political) Equals of Men? (We weren’t …
Does 1 Corinthians 11 Require Women To Wear “Head Coverings”
Because the issue of whether 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 requires “head coverings” is such a contentious issue in the church, we’ll look at it in great detail in this article. …
Patronage and Reciprocity: The Context of Grace in the New Testament
What follows are selected excerpts from “Patronage and Reciprocity: The Context of Grace in the New Testament” written by David A. deSilva. The full document is linked above, and …