7 Things to Know About Sexual Sin in the Church by Perry Noble The costs of concealment are far greater than the costs of confession and repentance. For the past two weeks at NewSpring Church, we dove into the subject of sexual sin IN the church (based on the fact that Jesus rebukes two […]
“What does the Bible say about overcoming lust?”……Most words in the Bible that are translated “lust” mean “a passionate desire.” Strong desire can be either good or bad, depending upon the object of that desire and the motive behind it. God created the human heart with the capacity for passionate desire so that we would […]
A Church Confronts Sexual Sin by Spence Shelton Without question one of the dominating issues facing the church is sexual sin. It destroys marriages and families and festers in the dark corners of people’s lives for years. Here at the Summit, we are taking a collective stand against it next month. Our EQUIP ministry is […]
Toxic Porn, Toxic Sex:…A Real Look at Pornography Find freedom from porn addiction, see the 9 lies of pornography and how to break free. By Gene McConnell Porn & addiction…sex out of context On a cold, dark night, there’s nothing better than a blazing fire in the fireplace. You can pile on the […]
“What is the flesh?”……John Knox (c. 1510–1572) was a Scottish clergyman, a leader of the Protestant Reformation, and a man who is considered to be the founder of the Presbyterian denomination in Scotland. Knox has been admired by contemporary theologians as someone who personified a zeal for God, and a commitment to the truth of […]
“What does the Bible say about sex addiction?”……The concept of sex addiction being a psychological disorder similar to other obsessive-compulsive disorders, or similar to other addictions, such as alcoholism or illicit drug use, is a recent development. Previously, a man (or woman) who was promiscuous was said to be immoral and filled with lust. The […]
“Why is sexual temptation a bigger problem for men than for women?”……Answer: While women are by no means immune from sexual temptation, men struggle with sexual temptation to a much greater degree. Far more men commit adultery than women. In premarital relationships, men are far more likely to seek sex from their partners than women. […]