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6 days ago · The sinful ways of Sodom and Gomorrah were so outrageous that God destroyed the two cities with fire sparing only the family of Lot. Discover more about the Bible Story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Historyprof September 25, 2024, 8:41pm 2. In the ancient Middle East, there was no concept of a sexual orientation. Men raping men was what it is today: a ...
2 days ago · Let us learn from the example of Sodom, who were described as “great sinners against the Lord” (Gen. 13:13), committing “very grave” sins (Gen. 18:20). Let us all resist the temptations to grow prideful and ignore the needs of the poor, as well as resist the sin of homosexuality. —Dylan Stewart Taken from The Whole Counsel Of God,
3 days ago · The Dead Sea is often associated with the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Genesis 19, the destruction of these cities occurred near this body of water. The area’s desolation serves as a warning against immorality and disobedience to divine commandments. Additionally, the region is linked to the Qumran community, where the Dead Sea Scrolls ...
1 day ago · I must confess and repent of my sins to restore fellowship with God (1 John 1:9). Pride and Wrong Motives. Praying with pride or selfish motives won’t get me far. Jesus taught about two men praying – a proud Pharisee and a humble tax collector (Luke 18:10-14). God justified the humble man who recognized his sin, not the self-righteous one.
5 days ago · In Abraham's story, justifying faith unlocked a life of sanctification and personal growth, a life responding to the constant overtures of God's grace. Faith in God is what led Abraham to leave his homeland, fight though radically outnumbered for his nephew Lot, give Lot the green lands near Sodom, and offer his son Isaac up to God. He trusted God.
5 days ago · “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9. Confession of sin is also not repentance. Repentance is action. Repentance is Action, Not Words “He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of ...
6 days ago · In John 3:16, Jesus makes an important distinction between "the world" and "everyone who believes," and this distinction carries deep theological significance. Here's a breakdown of that significance within the context of the passage: The World ("For God so loved the world")
