Category Archives: Sin

Porneia

Author : Ron Daly I would like your help on an issue pertaining to the word “porneia.” Some now claim that looking at pornographic literature, etc. is porneia. Can you elucidate on that? Keith I am finally able to give brief attention to … Continue reading

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Romans Seven and the Problem of Sin

Author : Keith Sharp There is language in Romans chapter seven which, if read casually, seems to teach we lack the ability to keep from sinning. This is particularly apparent in the English Standard Version translation of Romans 7:18: “For … Continue reading

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A Question on Modest Dress

Question Brother Sharp, I’ve just read the article on modest apparel by Michelle Sharp. I’m somewhat perplexed. In most all of our young peoples bible study workbooks they show artists perceptions of the clothing worn in the 1st century. I … Continue reading

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Sin Leading To Death

Author : William Stewart The apostle John, near the end of his first epistle addresses sin in God’s people, and our reaction to it. He wrote: If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, … Continue reading

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Profanity

Author : Keith Sharp Recently the Sharps and another couple enjoyed some cheap but wholesome entertainment. We drove to the Beaver River Central School in Beaver Falls, New York to hear a concert by the Orchestra of Northern New York … Continue reading

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Avoiding Sexual Sins

Author : Keith Sharp You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with … Continue reading

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Homosexuality According to the Word of God

Author : Keith Sharp Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their … Continue reading

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Question on Dancing and Music

Questions Dear Brother, I am very happy write you today. I have been longing to do so for a long time now. However, I would love you to answer just one question which I find very difficult to deal with. … Continue reading

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Question on Meat from Strangled Animals

Question Beloved, We have a problem with Acts 15:20. Apart from fornication, can we eat meat strangled today and be condemned or disfellowshipped? Answer Dear Brethren, Eating blood has been sinful in every age. 

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Severing The Ability To Blush

Author : William Stewart A few days ago, I heard about a ‘new and amazing’ breakthrough in cosmetic surgery. For approximately $6,000.00 U.S., you can have the nerves which affect blushing in the face severed, and thus never again suffer … Continue reading

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