Why Didn’t the 10 Commandments Forbid Things Like Rape and Slavery?

Christians are occasionally asked thought provoking questions such as why God didn’t forbid sinful behaviors like rape and slavery in the Ten Commandments, as found in Exodus chapter 20. The quick answer to that question, is that it does so by giving an overarching, governing principle that automatically forbids the sinful behaviors under consideration. In…

All These Things Are Against Me

“And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.” (Gen. 42:36) When we endure tragedy, we have a tendency to develop a “woe is me attitude”. It is very easy in…

Biblical Timeline of the Old and New Testament

By David Wise I have attempted to compile these timelines and bible study aids during my personal bible studies over the last few years.  This collection covers a general overview of major events in the Old and New Testament, presented in the form of a timeline.  This has been beneficial for me during my studies…