Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Apr 7th, 2022
In the dictionary a vow is defined as, “a solemn promise or declaration by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition.” In Scripture, over and over again, we see references to vows and oaths. “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, Do not break your […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Apr 4th, 2022
I suppose I could have titled this article, “Celibacy,” but then I am fairly confident that the majority would not take the time to read the content. However, of all the challenges that we face as the Church in today’s society, sexuality, and more specifically, being single and a Christian, is undoubtedly one of the […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 31st, 2022
Silence Does Not = Love Today, faithfulness, obedience, allegiance, and courage require the telling of “truth” that is often not safe to tell. While a segment of the Church continues to consciously and deliberately avoid the subject of homosexuality, God, however, is not silent and has never been silent. As true faithful followers of Christ […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 28th, 2022
There is no doubt the winds of social change have and continue to blow aimlessly across America with continued and relentless emphasis being placed upon “tolerance,” which is to be extended to everyone and anyone without limitation, and to any and all forms of sexual expression. Is there nothing wrong with sex as long as […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 24th, 2022
If the Christian community is ever to meet the challenge of the relentless pro-gay assault upon the Church and God’s Word, it is essential and imperative the Church recover its purpose and proper place by preaching and teaching the entirety of Scripture as it applies to all of life – which includes the realm of […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 21st, 2022
In the dictionary, a vow is defined as “a solemn promise or declaration by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition.” In Scripture, over and over again we see references to vows and oaths. “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, Do not break your […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 17th, 2022
Last year, I gratefully had numerous ministry opportunities to share and teach about what can only be labeled as one of the most demanding subjects of our time – homosexuality – the hot button issue in our churches and culture. However, even today, few subjects remain as fraught with confusion as the subject of homosexuality. […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 14th, 2022
Today, many have adopted the opinion that for any man or woman to be saved and healed from same-sex attraction, they must not have even a hint of a homosexual orientation. In other words, victory over temptation is not good enough. Causes me to ask, “Is my right standing with God the Father determined by […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 10th, 2022
The book of James sheds light on this important question: “But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin.” (James 1:14-15) There is always a time gap between conception and birth. A thought occurring in our mind […]
Posted in Answering The Culture, by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 7th, 2022
Am I gay or am I Christian? What’s wrong with having a homosexual identity? If I’m not acting out homosexually, do I really need to give up the gay identity? Let me begin by offering and answering another question which I believe will get to the heart of the matter. Is it possible for a […]