Are we sure that the modern translation of the Greek of the word "perfect", in Matthew 5:48 --as "complete" is fully correct or even correct at all?
Some people I know lost their eldest son at the age of seven through a farm accident, they believe he came to salvation many years ago but has backslid over the years. I struggle with trying to come at this tragedy from a biblical perspective. Other well meaning folks have said to them that it could be God's way of bringing them back (and to) fellowship with Him. They cannot accept this and is in fact driving them away. I guess it comes down to the oldest question of them all "why did God allow this to happen?" As a family (2 other younger children ) they are really suffering.
In 2 Samuel 7, why was David picked to be king? Why he was labeled as the man after God's heart?
What does the Bible say about men going to school to be a preacher?
How should a pastor deal with the lost sheep in his church. For example - members whose family are drug addicts or youth with a troubled past.
Please explain 1 Corinthians 5:5
