Scripture References: Ephesians 1:13: “In Him you also trusted… you were SEALED with the Holy Spirit of promise.” Ephesians 4:30: “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were SEALED for the day of redemption.” George Tipps’ View: Idolatrous Gentiles had physical seals of ownership. Christians receive a spiritual seal, not a… Continue reading

Marriage is God’s Idea Genesis 2:18-24 Romance in Marriage is Important Genesis 29:10-11 Marriage Holds the Best Environment for Rearing Children Malachi 2:14-15 Commitment is Essential in a Successful Marriage Genesis 24:58-60 Marriage Holds Times of Great Joy Jeremiah 7:34 Unfaithfulness Breaks Down the Bond of Trust, the Foundation of Relationships Matthew 5:32 Continue reading

Dr. Howard A. Matzke, Professor of Anatomy at the University of Kansas, explains the physical effects of crucifixion: Pain and Breathing Difficulty: “Crucifixion resulted in severe pain because the body was hanging on the nails through his hands. It also placed a considerable stretch on the muscles important for breathing, thus preventing normal expiration. This… Continue reading