Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful to Spell Out the Name of God?

Sin is defined by Scripture as lawlessness, the breaking of God’s laws (1 John 3:4; Rom. 4:15; 7:8).  Concerning man’s usage of the name of God, we are commanded to treat his name in a “hallowed,” or holy or reverent, way (Matt. 6:9; cf. Is. 29:23; Lk. 1:49; Ex. 20:7).  Yet the specifics on how we are to treat his name as holy are not found in Scripture. … Read More Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful to Spell Out the Name of God?

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Are Sins Forgiven Before Baptism?

When asked the specific question, “What shall we do?”, Peter did not tell his listeners on Pentecost to pray to Jesus and ask Him into their hearts.  He told them, “Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38), before stating that this promise is not only for them and their children but also “for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself” (Acts 2:39).… Read More Are Sins Forgiven Before Baptism?

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Bible Q&A: Did The Rebellion of the Angels Occur Before the Creation of the Earth?

Did the rebellion of the angels occur before the creation of the earth? From the biblical data available, it seems that it occurred after the creation of the earth.  Christ created everything (John 1:1-3), including angels (Col. 1:16).  While it is possible that they had been created before Genesis 1:1, they had definitely been created… Read More Bible Q&A: Did The Rebellion of the Angels Occur Before the Creation of the Earth?

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