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What Does the Bible Say about Celibacy?

The growth of celibacy, first as a custom and then as a rule of discipline, was gradual among Catholic clergy…

Are the Words “In God We Trust” in the Bible?

The underlying thought of In God We Trust was current long before the motto was first placed on US coins…

What Did Jesus Look Like Physically?

Every action of His that is recorded in the Gospels indicates that He was a man of physical courage…

What Is Open Theism as Opposed to Classical Theism?

Classical theism affirms that God is unchanging in His being, character, purposes and promises…

Do Paul and Jesus Contradict Each Other Regarding the Doctrine of Original Sin?

There is no question that Jesus taught that all men had to repent and that Paul said the same…

Did the Virgin Mary Die or Fall Asleep before Her Assumption? Is Mary in Heaven Today?

From the earliest Christian traditions surrounding Mary’s Assumption, the answer to whether the Virgin Mary died has been yes…

Why Was the Woman Taken in Adultery Brought to Jesus?

A defense of the authenticity of one of most beautiful and remarkable stories in the New Testament…

Will We Be Reunited With Our Loved Ones in Heaven?

Those who have believed on Jesus will be in heaven together…

Is the Desire for Sex Wrong?

We don’t have to fear sex. We have to fear the consequences of using it in ways God doesn’t intend…

What Is the Jefferson Bible?

A closer look at the personal Bible and project of the third president of the United States…