The Bible Says
(16 articles)
Curious about what the Bible says about fasting, war, the second coming or criminal punishment? You can find those topics and more below, just follow the links to find the information and supporting Bible verse.
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Christian Values
"Christian values" is a hot topic of discussion, but what are Christian values? Here is a list of ten values or principles for living that are emphasized most strongly in the Bible...
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Baptism
Baptism is a rite practiced in most Christian churches. Commonly, a minister or priest sprinkles or pours water over the head of the person to be baptized and says, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." In some churches the person is briefly immersed entirely in water...
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Marriage & Divorce
In Biblical times, marriages were arranged by the parents of the bride and groom. The parents sometimes allowed their children to have a say in the choice, but frequently...
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Adultery
Adultery is the most widely condemned of the sexual sins; it is mentioned in the Ten Commandments, all four Gospels, and ten other books of the Bible...
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Abortion
Abortion, infanticide and child abandonment were permitted under Roman law at the time of Jesus. Surprisingly, abortion is never mentioned in the Bible, despite...
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Alcohol
Both beer and wine were known in Biblical times. Wine was made from pomegranates, dates, honey and apples as well as from grapes. There was no technology...
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Women in Ministry
The question of women ministers, pastors, priests, etc., is very controversial within Christianity. Many of the larger Christian denominations...
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God Allowing Evil
The reasons why a loving God would allow so much evil in the world are a mystery and a stumbling block to faith for many people. Why do good people sometimes suffer terribly while evil...
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War
In early Old Testament times war was often seen as a holy war, a conflict initiated and led by God. Such a war was declared...
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Tithing
A tithe means a tenth part. Old Testament law required that a tenth of all produce, flocks, and cattle be given to support...
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Suicide & Depression
The Bible mentions several instances of suicide, but does not give any specific laws about it. However, there are several passages that indicate life...
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Tongues
Speaking in tongues means speaking in a way or in a language that is not normally understood by the speaker or the...
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The Second Coming
The Bible presents God's work of redemption as an ongoing process. Throughout the Old Testament, He leads His chosen people toward truth and righteousness. The final phase of the process...
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Capital Punishment
Life was harsh for the Hebrews in early Old Testament history. They had just been freed from slavery in Egypt, and wandered in the desert for 40 years. When they...
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Birth Control
Two passages in the Bible are sometimes interpreted as being opposed to birth control. First, after the creation, God said to man...
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Fasting
Fasting means self-denial by going without food for a period of time. Fasting may be total or partial -- avoiding certain foods or eating smaller than normal...
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