Are the Jews God’s Chosen People?
The view is commonly expressed, “The Jews are God’s chosen people.” John Hagee and other similarly premillennial teachers insist Christians are obligated to support the secular nation of Israel. If Israel holds preeminence in God’s sight, such a conclusion would follow, as would other heavier conclusions. There can be no doubt that a nation of Israel plays a central role in the Bible’s unified theme of redemption. “But,” you ask, “Are the Jews God...
The Number One
Most people understand that one does not mean two or more. However, in the field of religion many often become confused. When we consider the many ways man has devised to try to worship and serve his Creator, it is apparent that very little consideration has been given to the significant role the number one plays in God’s scheme of redemption. In Genesis 3, we have the introduction of sin into this world. In Genesis 4, we have the introduction of worship in the form of animal sacrifice. ...
A Biblical Look at Social Drinking Part 3
The “Health” Argument The fourth argument to be examined in this series on “social drinking” is the “health” argument. If drinking alcoholic beverages is healthful to one’s body, then drinking alcoholic beverages contributes to responsible stewardship of one’s body. Certainly, responsible stewardship of one’s body is part of Christian living (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 4:2). However, is the recreational drinking of alcoholic bever...