On the surface, seem much more caring than those farther back in history. I like to believe that over the centuries we have slowly come to listen more closely to the word of God. I like to think that man is growing more tolerant of others, more aware of the needs of those around us, and is doing more in general, to help all of those in need. I like to think that we have formed safety nets for those in need of protection.
This series by Brother Mark is being crossposted from our Facebook Page
Since the Bible does not address gender in terms other than male and female, all classifications save one, listed in a previous post on this subject, have no Biblical bearing, no Biblical support. The one is “H”, heterosexual. The Bible does, however, address sexual behaviors. It covers those behaviors from thinking about sex (lusting) to the various methods through which humans might participate in sex or in sexual acts. Please bear in mind that homosexuality in any form, that is, sex between men or sex between women, is not mentioned in the Bible. The words “homosexual” and “homosexuality” were coined during the late 1800’s and could not therefore, have been used in the Bible which was written thousands of years ago. The behaviors that are components of homosexuality are mentioned repeatedly throughout the Bible.
This series by Brother Mark is being crossposted from our Facebook Page
Thus far, Moyock Christian Fellowship has made few comments about sexuality, though we have stated that we believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God. We do not pick and choose verses to support our beliefs; we believe the entire Bible to be the word of God, inspired by God, written down by man.On the subject of human sexuality, we recognize that it is a difficult and complex subject to address, especially when the Bible is added to the discussion. However, during this, still the first week of the new Presidential administration, the President has already signed an executive order on sexuality. In part, because of the President’s action, I believe it is time to have a discussion on sexuality and our beliefs.
May God continue to bless each of us as we move into a brand New Year. This is a time to renew ourselves in God and in His son, Jesus Christ; a time to ponder our vows to them and think of new ways to live our lives in them. It is a time to think of our neighbors and ways we can help them to live better lives and to be enriched by ours, and for our lives to be enriched by theirs. As Paul often alluded, our lives are a race to be run, a race on a path leading to the acceptance of God’s unconditional love and to eternal life, a race to be run to honor Him in all that we say and do. Sometimes we fail, we trip, we fall, but always we arise and continue the quest. May God bless us all.
This post comes to us from Brother Mark On Thursday of this week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day here in the United States. For the first time in my life I find myself wondering for what we should be thankful. I find this to be a strange question . . . here in the…
Brother Mark brings the Book of Joshua to life in this lesson and ties in with one of the most well-known verses in the Bible, Joshua 1:9 which reads:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
As our Nation and the World are faced with the pandemic of COVID-19, we do not need to be afraid, God has this.
During the past couple of months we have been studying the exodus of the tribes of Israel from Egypt, the crossing of the sea, the march to Mt. Sinai, the handing down of the 10 Commandments, 40 years of wandering in the wilderness; all because the tribes of Israel refused to have faith in God.
Our churches have been closed and have cooperated in that endeavor. Did we ask God for permission to lock the doors of ten of thousands of His churches? Our primary responsibility to our children is to love them and train them to exist and succeed in God’s world. Yet we have made the decision to keep them out of school, keep them at home, and have accepted the blatant lies that our children are being educated. Why have we done that?
Brother Mark writes on our facebook page, but that doesn’t automatically translate to this site. I have crossposted the post below: By Brother Mark, Moyock Christian Fellowship As the fallout from the current political and medical crisis in our country drags on and on, it is difficult to really know what is going on. Do…
By Brother Mark Brother Thom, Brian, and I spent the last three days, helping Moyock Baptist Ministries build an access ramp for an elderly lady in Chesapeake. It has been hot, humid, hard and dirty work. It however, was God’s work. It was, as is, one of the things we are here on Earth to…
