ARTICLES
Category: Love
Are Christians Redefining Sin in the Name of Love?
More and more people are searching the Bible in an attempt to prove that certain contemporary moral standards are okay in God’s sight. Are some Christians attempting to redefine sin in the name of love?
Forgive—We Can—We Must
Forgiving others is much easier said than done. What does the Bible teach us about the nature of forgiveness that will help us to truly forgive others from our heart?
Is Sex Before Marriage a Sin?
Many Christian couples justify cohabitation with the rationalization that they’re going to get married eventually. Here are some positive steps believers can take right now to obey God in the area of sexual purity.
3 Attributes of a Christian Man
What separates a Christian man from other men? In a word, love. But what kind of love—what is the love of a Christian man?
5 Ways to Love People in the Midst of Their Sin and Frailty
Loving people tends to be easy when they are good and kind or strong and beautiful. We struggle, though, when people are at their worst and weakest. Here are five ways to love people in the midst of their sin and frailty.
Is It True That You Can’t Help Falling in Love with Someone?
The idea that we are helpless victims of love is a very ancient one. How should we respond when our passions, desires, and instincts urge us to have sexual intimacy with someone if the Bible forbids it?
Godly Submission: How to Have a Mostly “Functionally Egalitarian” Marriage (Part 3)
There are lots of erroneous and unhealthy stereotypes out there regarding wifely submission. What does the Bible actually say about a Christian wife’s submission to her husband?
Before You Pull the Ripcord on Your Marriage
One of the problems I’ve seen in the church is how quickly married couples want to pull the divorce ripcord. Why is it important for Christians to be very circumspect about making such a decision?
The Importance of Male Leadership in Romantic Relationships
Intentionality must characterize a man’s conduct with a woman during the entire relationship, not just at the beginning. What does it mean for a man to initiate and purposely pursue a romantic relationship?