Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 08062 The idea of generational curses has become deeply embedded in certain streams of Christian teaching, particularly within charismatic and deliverance ministry contexts. The claim is that the sins of ancestors can pass spiritual curses down family lines, binding subsequent generations to patterns of addiction, poverty, illness, or spiritual oppression until those curses are…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 08092 Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 4:4 that “the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.” The phrase “god of this world” is a startling title, and it raises immediate questions. In what sense is…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 08141 Few pastoral situations require more care than the moment a church member approaches their pastor and says, “An angel spoke to me.” The claim touches on deeply held convictions about the supernatural, personal experience, and spiritual authority, and handling it badly can damage the person, the congregation, or both. Getting it right requires…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 08137 The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness reveals something deeply instructive about the way Satan operates, and one of its most striking features is that the devil quotes Scripture in the process. This is not a detail to gloss over. It has direct implications for how believers understand the nature of spiritual deception…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 08123 It would be a mistake to think of Satan as a figure confined to the opening chapters of Genesis and the closing chapters of Revelation with nothing much happening in between. Scripture presents him as active, purposeful, and relentlessly engaged in opposition to God’s work in the present age. Understanding what Satan is…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 08110 Martial arts encompass a vast range of disciplines with very different histories, philosophies, and purposes. The question of whether they are spiritually dangerous cannot be answered with a blanket statement, because the category includes everything from Olympic judo and boxing to practices deeply embedded in Eastern religious philosophy. A biblically informed answer requires…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 08105 Deliverance ministry occupies a prominent place in certain charismatic and Pentecostal circles, often presented with the expectation that dramatic results should follow dramatic prayers. When nothing visible seems to happen, the person seeking help can be left confused, discouraged, or burdened with the suggestion that their own faith was insufficient. The question of…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 08102 The question of whether Christians should read books about demons and the occult requires a distinction that is often overlooked: there is a significant difference between reading about the occult in order to understand and resist it, and reading occult material out of curiosity, fascination, or a desire for forbidden knowledge. Scripture addresses…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 11064 The word “stewardship” appears regularly in Christian vocabulary, often in the context of annual giving campaigns or building projects. But biblical stewardship is a far richer and more comprehensive concept than fundraising language suggests. It touches every area of life, from money and possessions to time, abilities, relationships, and the gospel itself. Understanding…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 11003 The question of tithing generates strong opinions among Christians. Some insist that giving ten percent of income is a binding obligation. Others argue that tithing was an Old Testament law that does not apply to New Testament believers. What does Scripture actually teach, and how should we think about this today? Tithing in…