Dear Daily Apostle: Can a Christian own a slave?

There a many passages in the Bible that clearly show that God condones the practice of slavery (Deuteronomy 15:12-15; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1). Slavery is seen by God as a necessary part of His perfect creation and should be celebrated as such. Confusion arises from Galatians 3:28 which states that there is ‘neither slave nor free’. The true interpretation of this passage is best understood … Continue reading Dear Daily Apostle: Can a Christian own a slave?

Dear Daily Apostle: How do I respond to my Gay son?

The Bible is clear that homosexual activity is a sin (Leviticus 18:22) and that homosexuals will not inherit the Kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9). The Bible also teaches that same-sex attraction is a result of sin (Romans 1:24-27) and that God allows the purveyor of iniquity to be “given over” to more depraved and wicked desires. Therefore, it’s impossible for someone to be Gay … Continue reading Dear Daily Apostle: How do I respond to my Gay son?

Dear Daily Apostle: Should a Christian be single?

Before the fall God determined that man should not be alone and that he needed a woman for companionship (Genesis 2:18). However Jesus is clear that in the resurrection there is to be no marriage, instead we will be like the angels in heaven (Matthew 22:30). Although the Bible does not explicitly mention singleness as a gift from God, the apostle Paul does seem to … Continue reading Dear Daily Apostle: Should a Christian be single?

Dear Daily Apostle : Are interracial relationships wrong?

There are two examples in the Old Testament that deal with this topic and the conclusions we can draw from these instances give us a good indication of God’s view on interracial relationships. Firstly, we have the Israelites who were forbidden by the Old Testament Law to engage in interracial marriage (Deuteronomy 7:3-4). When the Israelites broke this law they angered God who allowed them … Continue reading Dear Daily Apostle : Are interracial relationships wrong?