In Biblical times, a man could have as many wives as he could afford. Just like today.
ABIGAIL VAN BUREN
ABIGAIL VAN BUREN
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I was taken in the Spirit to the burning bush on Mount Horeb, Moses’ “first ascension,” and allowed to witness the encounter he had with the Lord there. Throughout the visitation, I was enabled to know and feel the thoughts and emotions of Moses’ inner being. …
Bob HartleyBob Hartley If the biblical account of creation in Genesis isn’t true, how can we trust the rest of the Bible?
Beverly LaHayeBeverly LaHaye Yes, religion and politics do mix. America is a nation based on biblical principles. Christian values dominate our government.
Beverly LaHayeBeverly LaHaye The Christmas spirit brings home to us-or should bring home to us-the profound Biblical truth that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Anything which inspires unselfishness makes for our ennoblement. Christmas does that. I am all for Christmas.
B. C. ForbesB. C. Forbes Folks will quickly applaud you and tell you how much they admire you for “taking a stand” on biblical truth. Except if you quote Matt. 5:44 and invite people to apply it in any sort of meaningful, literal way.
Benjamin L. CoreyBenjamin L. Corey If one takes a public stand against, say, most any sin you can think of, one is considered “courageous” and a “defender of the faith.”
Benjamin L. CoreyBenjamin L. Corey The person who renders loyal service in a humble capacity will be chosen for higher responsibilities, just as the biblical servant who multiplied the one pound given him by his master was made ruler over ten cities.
B. C. ForbesB. C. Forbes Because religious training means credulity training, churches should not be surprised to find that so many of their congregations accept astrology as readily as theology, or a channeled Atlantean priest as readily as a biblical prophet.
Barbara G. WalkerBarbara G. Walker