Entries by Bruce Gust

Is Homosexuality Sinful (Part IV)

Is Homosexuality sinful? There’s some who would insist that it isn’t based on a “trail” of reasons and logic that looks compelling at first, but is revealed as being less than credible once you really pop the hood on Scripture and examine the depth of what God has to say. Welcome to Part IV! Objection: […]

Is Homosexuality Sinful (Part III)

Part III of an article designed to answer the question: “Is homosexuality sinful?” Objection: The Old Testament’s objections pertaining to homosexuality were documented when the earth was still in need of being populated. That’s not the case now, so same sex marriages are permissible. Overruled: The issue isn’t the number of people on the planet, […]

Is Homosexuality Sinful (Part II)

Is Homosexuality sinful? This is Part II of a five part series that attempts to answer that question. Objection: The New Testament doesn’t specifically refer to homosexuality, rather it addresses male prostitution and promiscuity. As far as Paul’s commentary on the issue, he also said that women are to remain silent and never assume authority […]

Is Homosexuality Sinful? (Part I)

There’s a graphic floating around facebook that’s entitled, “So You Still Think Homosexuality is Sinful?” and it goes on to use a flowchart to suggest that it’s both logical and sensible to embrace Homosexuality as an acceptable lifestyle, even from a Biblical standpoint. The first red flag is that it doesn’t reference any specific chapter […]

Christianity – It Cannot be Believed by a Thinking Person

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, (1 Pet 3:15) I) Intro There are a number of very vocal and very articulate people out there […]

He Loves the Sin, but Hates the Sinner…Really?

God is love, but God is just. Both characteristics are represented perfectly and completely in Him. I am the LORD who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. (Lev 11:45) He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A […]

Ten Questions Christians Can’t Answer – Part III

7) If you believe the creation account in Genesis is allegorical, they why don’t you treat Paul’s epistles in the same way since he references the creation account in Genesis as historical? Paul uses the fact of creation throughout his epistles. Here are some examples: For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his […]

Ten Questions Christians Can’t Answer – Part II

This is Part II of “Ten Questions Christians Can’t Answer” – a response to a video on youtube that suggests that the questions being posed can’t be adequately responded to by believers. This article demonstrates that such is not the case. To access Part I, click here. 6) When Jesus rose for the grave, how […]

Ten Questions Christians Can’t Answer – Part I

Popping the Hood on Scripture The critic bangs his hand on the desk and insists that unless he can break down the Word of God to the point where it can fit comfortably within the boundaries of his intellectual preferences, his skepticism will remain intact and the condescending tone he uses when he addresses believers […]

Maundy Thursday | Part I

It’s Thursday, the 14th of Nisan. Tomorrow begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread – the high water mark of the Jewish spiritual calendar. At 3:00 today the Passover Lamb will be slaughtered and the Passover meal will be served. While it’s a ceremony in and of itself, over the years the Jews have merged the […]