1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:9-11

To begin our understanding of the passages found in 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy let’s first take a minute to understand the author. The Apostle Paul was blessed by God in two areas of his life, which gave him the special ability, along with Holy Spirit’s inspiration,...

Romans-What does “natural” mean?

Romans – What does “natural” mean? The book of Romans is the book where Paul provides us with a theological masterpiece on the grace of God. Interestingly however, Paul begins the book by describing those who have rejected God’s goodness in order to...

Leviticus 18:21-23 and 20:13

Leviticus (The holiness code) The book of Leviticus includes a collection of laws known as the Holiness Code, so named because the dominant idea in Leviticus is God’s command: “2 You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy” Leviticus 19:2 Leviticus means “about...

Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:1-25)

Genesis (Sodom and Gomorrah) The story of Sodom and Gomorrah found in Genesis 19 has traditionally been used to condemn homosexuality. Further study of the context reveals the sin of inhospitality which in that day and age could be considered a matter of life or...