Jerun E. Franklin Part 1 That’s a catchy heading, isn’t it? Sex is fascinating! Not the immorality bit. No one really likes that part, except those who’ve dulled their consciences enough to derive pleasure from immorality. For those who’ve groomed their consciences, the immorality interferes with the fun part. But even the fun part isn’t as fun if … Read more
An addendum to the article about persistent and addictive sin, this is in response to some who allege that addictions are nonexistent, and to some who allege that addictions are permanent features of the human existence once they’ve been initiated. I disagree with both allegations. I’ve heard it myself, the admonishment to exert self control, … Read more
1 KINGS 2:2 I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. JOB 38:3 Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. PROVERBS 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. JUDGES 6:12 And the angel … Read more
One of the least discussed topics in the life of a Christian, or among Christians in general, I believe, is that of sexual sin. It’s been far too little discussed whenever we come to the imposing matter of details, such as sexual acts with one’s own gender, dressing in clothing of the opposite gender (Deuteronomy … Read more
This has been a subject slathered with copious quantities of debate, from what I’ve witnessed. What is church, and what is its role in the life of a Christian? I’ve read several articles about the etymology of church, and the translation of words used in the origin language of the Holy Bible, but I think … Read more
I opine that one of the most misunderstood concepts to the entirety of mankind, even Christendom, if you will, is that of love. When we refer to love in contemporary speech and literature, or even in speech and literature from recent centuries, we are most usually referring to an emotional state, or an emotional experience … Read more
We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the … Read more
There seems to be a sufficient amount of confusion regarding the Christian duty to “submit to the authorities placed over you” to warrant yet another a discussion on the matter. I have wrestled with confusion over it, having read differing “interpretations” of Scriptural references, and having heard a variety of teachings that also differ in … Read more