Are there gradations of sin? I flinch a little bit when you ask me that question because I have in my memory not so fond recollections of having answered that question in the past when people got very upset with what I said. What mystifies me is that it seems that there are a lot […]

“What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?”……Answer: The concept of “blasphemy against the Spirit” is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and Matthew 12:22-32. The term blasphemy may be generally defined as “defiant irreverence.” The term can be applied to such sins as cursing God or willfully degrading things relating to God. It is also attributing […]

Blasphemy: The Most Serious Sin……By Kersley Fitzgerald……Etymologically, “blasphemy” means to “speak evil of” or injure a reputation. More specifically, it means to speak or act contemptuously or profanely toward God or a sacred deity. It also includes the act of assuming the rights or qualities of God on oneself or another. ……Of the Ten Commandments, […]

“Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?”……Answer: The Roman Catholic Church divides sin into two categories, mortal sin and venial sin. The issue of sin as the Bible teaches it is one of the most fundamental aspects of understanding life with God and what it means to know Him. As we walk through this […]

“Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?”……While there is not a Bible verse that specifically states we commit a sinful act each day, we do have verses that remind us that we have inherited the capacity to sin at any moment. Romans 5:12 When Adam sinned, sin entered […]

“What is Demonology?”……Demonology is the study of demons. Christian Demonology is the study of what the Bible teaches about demons. Closely related to Angelology, Christian Demonology teaches us about the demons, what they are and how they attack us. Satan and his demons are fallen angels, true and real personal beings who wage war against […]

“How can I control sinful impulses?”……Impulse control is never easy. All of us struggle with overcoming sinful impulses. James says, “Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed” (James 1:14). Part of the human condition is to feel impulses, and part of the Christian life is to […]