Episode Highlights: The passage describes a ritual test for adultery. The connection some have made to abortion is based upon a poor translation by the NIV, which mistakenly makes a reference to miscarriage. The passage has nothing to do with pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion.

Episode Highlights: It appears from the NT that it is not essential to know your gift in order to exercise it. As our gifts are manifestations of the Spirit (1 Cor 12:7), we should walk in submission to Him that we might be used in whatever way He chooses (Gal 5:16, Col 3:16, Rom 8:13, […]

Episode highlights: Chapter and verse divisions are not original to the biblical text. The verse divisions are tied to a Greek edition (Textus Receptus) that is based upon relatively few, relatively late manuscripts. Our modern translations are based upon many more manuscripts, some dating to the 2nd century AD. These better manuscripts indicate that some […]

The biggest issue is the spiritual test that comes from no longer having parents as a pressing influence toward church involvement/membership.

Episode Highlights: The Bible assumes a change in the parent/child relationship at adulthood. Prov 22:6; Eph 6:4 A key guidelines is to treat adult children as we would any other adult. We should: allow them to make their own mistakes; love them enough to prevent catastrophic mistakes; and, confront their sin as we would that […]

Episode Highlights An ectopic pregnancy results when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, virtually dooming the baby, and seriously imperiling the life of the mother. Some in the pro-life camp have found this to be a situation where a biblical love of life necessitates preserving the life of the mother by ending the doomed […]

Episode highlights: The NT indicates that introspection should be occasional, not vocational. As we spend time with the Lord, He will expose our hearts. Morbid introspection can be counteracted with some simple guardrails.

Episode Highlights: Does this friendship keep God at the center? Does this friendship image God through unity? Does this friendship entail service unto mutual sanctification?

Episode Highlights: We’re told explicitly to forgive the repentant. Luke 17:3 Forgiveness is distinct from emotional baggage handling. Eph 4:26-27 Forgiveness is inextricably bound to reconciliation. 2 Cor 7.

Episode highlights: A man should lead his children by bringing them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Eph 6:4 Our discipleship should utilize intentional observation and individual interaction.