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Was it OK to kill all the Canaanites? (Part 4 of 4)
If you've been following these Q&A's for the past month, you know we've been thinking through the divine command that the Israelites...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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Was it OK to kill all the Canaanites? (Part 3 of 4)
In part 1 of this Q&A we saw that we should not AVOID the troublesome texts where God commands and Israel carries out the destruction of...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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Was it OK to kill all the Canaanites? (Part 2 of 4)
Last week we talked about how God commanded Israel to wipe out the Canaanites. This reality rubs many of us the wrong way. We can't avoid...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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Was it OK to Kill the Canaanites? (Part 1 of 4)
Let's be honest...the Bible contains some troubling texts. Not least of these are the numerous Old Testament passages calling for the...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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Should Cremation be considered by Christians?
Perhaps surprisingly, this is one of the questions I have been asked the most in my years as a pastor. People want to know if cremation...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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Was Paul saved on the Road to Damascus?
Christians often refer to Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus, but was he really saved at that moment or was it a few days later?...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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How could David be called 'A man after God's own heart'?
The Prophet Samuel labeled David a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). The Apostle Paul seconded this notion by referencing that...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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How old was Adam when God created him?
There are a couple technicalities I'd like to get out of the way before I attempt to answer this question directly. First, we should be...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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Should We Still Keep the 4th Commandment?
In my observation, there are few issues that Christians are more ignorant about than the biblical laws concerning Sabbath. I don't mean...
Katie Rose
May 6, 20212 min read
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Should Christians Pledge Allegiance to the Flag?
Since today (Saturday) is July 4th, I delayed posting my usual Q&A Friday until today (or, to put it more honestly, I totally forgot to...
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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How could sinful Satan enter God's presence in the Book of Job?
Scripture tells us far less about Satan than we sometimes realize, but one thing we know for sure is that Satan is the Bible’s bad guy....
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20213 min read
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What is a Sin-Eater?
Some years ago I watched a Christian film called The Last Sin-Eater. Previous to that, I don’t think I would have been familiar enough...
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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Can I be Pro-Life and Pro-Death Penalty?
It is quite common, within Evangelicalism, to be Pro-Life in regards to abortion, but also in favor of the Death Penalty. This strikes...
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20213 min read
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What is 'Entire Sanctification'?
Historically, one of the distinguishing marks of The Wesleyan Church has been its emphasis on the doctrine of sanctification and, in...
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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How should Christians respond to the transgender issue?
Last month, Bruce Jenner revealed on 20/20 that he has struggled with gender identity and now, for all intents and purposes, sees himself...
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20213 min read
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What is Purgatory?
Since at least 1274, the Roman Catholic Church has officially affirmed a doctrine of Purgatory. Purgatory is thought to be a place of...
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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Is it possible to lose your salvation?
This is, obviously, a very important question. Perhaps that is why it has been debated so many times and for so long. At this point, it...
Katie Rose
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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What happens to babies who die before they're born?
Many people ask about what happens to children who die before they reach the so called 'age of accountability.' The question is caused by...
Katie Rose
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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What are we to make of dreams?
I’ve always been interested in dreams. Some people remember their dreams vividly and frequently. Other people claim not to dream at all....
Katie Rose
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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