Stephen Baker
Contributing Writer
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Why Have We Become Okay with the Sin of Greed?
The sin of greed can be defined as the excessive desire to acquire something. The most familiar form of greed pertains to material wealth.Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Why Did God Kill Aaron's Sons Nadab and Abihu?
Along with their father and other brothers, Nadab and Abihu underwent a meticulous seven-day cleansing/consecration ceremony. This assured they might be presented as holy before the Lord and fit...Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Who Is Rehoboam in the Bible?
Rehoboam was King Solomon’s son, and God’s chosen instrument to divide the nation of Israel. While his arrogance had consequences, we can learn something from how God used him as an instrument for...Monday, February 14, 2022
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What Are Mortal Sins and How Are They Different from Venial Sins?
Are we saved through works, or grace through faith? Asking what are mortal sins cuts to the core of this complicated question.Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Are We Born with a Sinful Nature, or Do We Earn It?
Why then do people feel it’s acceptable to do this when it comes to the reality of our sinful nature? Sin is an abominable offense against our holy God, and its act deserves eternal condemnation.Monday, August 9, 2021
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Why Did God Create the World in 7 Days?
The seven days of creation recorded in Genesis reveal the very origins of the universe by the hand of our magnificent Creator.Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Is Adoptionism Still a Heresy Invading the Church Today?
Adoptionism came about in the second century from the teaching of Theodotus of Byzantium, a region located on the straight between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea (modern-day Istanbul).Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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How the Prophet Amos Warns Us against Fake Worship
Shepherds were considered among the lowest caste of society and the very poor commonly ate sycamore figs. Amos’ background adds irony to God’s choice for a spokesman because the wealthy oppressed...Friday, June 4, 2021