Christian Liberty
The very nature of Christian liberty is such that you can't really draw the line. Where the line is drawn is in the direct, specific, and explicit commands of God. The danger that we take things that are not actually commands, maybe general principles, and find an applicational rule, and we make that rule equal with God's law. Why Christianity is Religion Free
True godliness is not necessarily religious. The world needs desperately to hear the gospel in its purity, unadulterated by religion. Those non-believers around us who by the Spirit of God are beginning to "hunger and thirst for righteousness" need to hear the good news of Jesus: "Come to me and you will be filled." Instead, too often, they hear, "Come to us and we will practice the true religion together." Doing What Comes Unnaturally
Christians are called to live by grace, which requires God's unending help in our life. It's doing what comes unnaturally! But law and grace are commonly misunderstood. Legalism, Grace, and the Motivation for Obedience
Legalism and legalistic are words that we Christians use with reckless abandon, but can we define this word accurately? Or would ten different people give ten different definitions? But that doesn't stop us from using the word. We use the word all the time, as if we knew what it meant, and as if we all meant the same thing when we used it. Moses’ Law or Christ’s Law?
Are the Ten Commandments (from the Old Testament) supposed to be the rules by which present-day Christians live? One might think so because the Ten Commandments have been placed on the walls of our courtrooms, school rooms, and churches. I suspect a huge preponderance of people, Christians and non-Christians believe that the Ten Commandments are basic rules by which all of us are to live. Is that true for Christians? The Law: The Misunderstood Covenant
What is meant by law? Who was the Law given to? How long was the Law intended to remain in effect? What is the nature of the Law? What was its purpose? These and many other questions will be addressed in this introductory article. Nadab and Abihu
“Remember Nadab and Abihu!" has been the mantra of rigid religiosity for generations. There is no question that these two sons of Aaron committed "sin unto death." For our God to punish them as He did ( indicates extreme displeasure on His part with regard to their attitudes and actions. Something was greatly amiss in the lives of Nadab and Abihu. But, what was it? Was it their use of a "worship innovation," as we often hear from those who so frequently appeal to their example? Or, was there something far greater, more evil, lurking in the hearts and lives of these two men? Before one presumes to appeal to Nadab and Abihu as an example, it would behoove one to first determine the exact nature of their fatal error. Are We Also Pharisees?
We, too, may set up rules, fences, and barriers that we feel will keep us on safe ground in keeping the Lord's commandments. Do we regard some of our traditions with as much authority as Scripture? Is it possible that we have set up fences of conduct for ourselves by which we also judge the conduct of others? Doing What Comes Unnaturally..
Christians are called to live by grace, which requires God's unending help in our life. It's doing what comes unnaturally! But law and grace are commonly misunderstood. The Christian and Worldliness
What does Christian separation mean? Your effectiveness as a Christian hangs on your concept of what separation means The Problem With Creeds
The word creed is from the Latin credo, meaning, "I believe." Of course, there is nothing wrong in itself with stating a belief. This is, in fact, necessary if we will take a stand for truth. One might even agree generally with the teaching of the material in a creed; but a "creed" goes beyond stating a belief. It is essentially an authoritative statement of a particular position (or positions) to which others are expected to assent.
Also See Christians and Alcohol, Tobacco and Tattoos Can Christians Drink Alcohol?
While there are a number of Scriptures in the New Testament which seem to imply that drinking wine is not necessarily sinful in itself, the Bible is very clear that drunkenness is a sin. The Bible and Alcohol
Some Christians have condemned others for wearing make-up, going to the opera, or even sending Christmas cards. Christians, it seems, have an incredible ability to invent rules and regulations. It’s endemic to human nature—but it’s also a modern, unvarnished form of Pharisaism. Is Smoking A Sin?
It's interesting that the culture of North American Christianity has made smoking an unacceptable, "unChristian" behavior or a sin, while in Europe, many Christians don't think twice about smoking, but consider American Christians' materialism and women's makeup unacceptable, "unChristian" behavior. Christian Tattoos
To some, a tattoo is a form of intricate artwork. Others may look at them as wild acts of rebellion. But the question remains ..Is it okay for a Christian to get a tattoo? Some would say "Absolutely!" while others would say "Not in the least!" Let's go the Word of God, the Bible | 
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