I recently posted this verse as one of the revolving quotations on TuscanyCircle:

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will also be like him. Answer a fool as his folly deserves, that he not be wise in his own eyes. Proverbs 26:4-5 » read more »

Just as Stan writes to Condi, I, too, warn Americans of the account they will soon give for their support of an administration that stands opposed to Israel and the Word of God:

All Christians who believe the Bible and strive to live by it are responsible for conveying its truths. We have a calling, a duty, a responsibility; and a day is coming when we will have to give an account. » read more »

There's been a lot of press these last few years about torture being used by the U.S. against prisoners in the "War against Terror". Most definitions of torture define in terms of physical or mental pain, usually inflicted to extract information or for the pleasure of it. I don't care to debate the definition--it's not terribly important--but I am interested in discussing the morality of torture. » read more »

Last Sunday, my pastor tried to equate Judaism to a number of false faiths. To be sure, the modern perversion of Judaism is at odds with the TNK (Bible) in many ways. However, my pastor didn't mention modern Judaism but essentially named Abraham as father of a false religion (akin to Buddha, Confucius, and Muhammad). I'm sure he's not cognizant of just how much he violated Biblical/Godly doctrine in so doing. » read more »

With a claim like this, and given most of my believing friends are self-identified conservatives, I suppose I should explain. » read more »

Please show me the Biblical basis of and parameters for evangelism.

Matthew 7:1 must be one of the more frequently abused Scripture verses.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. (Matthew 7:1 KJV)

First, let's put it into its immediate context, Matthew 7:1-5: » read more »

2 Corinthians 11:19 may very well be the most sarcastic line penned by Paul. Its meaning is quite evident, though: the wise are not to tolerate fools. Put another way, stupidity is not at all kosher. Foolishness, stupidity, and sin are almost synonymous. A fool, in the Biblical sense, is one who practices sin, as opposed to a true believer whose sins are unwanted exceptions rather than preferred. I personally like the word "stupid" over "foolish" only because it's more insulting (I hate sin!), but it's pretty much the same thing in my book. After all, one must be pretty stupid indeed to disobey the Supreme Judge, let alone make it a habit. » read more »

Preachers are fond of talking about "advancing", "furthering", "adding to", or "growing" the Kingdom. These phrases are usually used in the context of Christian ministry and witnessing, suggesting that our evangelism can/will make the Kingdom expand. I have not been able to find any Biblical references to this concept. Where in the Scriptures does our Lord mention anything about our ability, let alone responsibility, to advance or grow His Kingdom? » read more »

Hermeneutics is simply a fancy word for Scriptural interpretation, specifically philosophies and principles thereof. There are several different schools of hermeneutics, different ways of interpretation Scripture. Many are inconsistent with themselves, and most are ultimately inconsistent with Scripture. Here I'd like to describe what I have come to believe is the proper, best way to interpret God's Word. » read more »