Pastor Marc Bertrand

"Why is 'You shall not commit adultery' in the Ten Commandments?" Before we can answer this question, we need to be clear on the definition of adultery. The dictionary defines “adultery” as “voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not his or her spouse.” The Bible would concur with this definition. In Leviticus 18:20, God told Moses, “Do not have sexual relations   with your neighbor's wife and defile yourself with her,” and in Deuteronomy 22:22, we find a similar definition: “If a man is found sleeping with another man's wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die.” It is clear from these definitions that adultery refers to a consensual sexual union. What is not explicitly clear is whether or not both partners in this illicit sexual union are married. The biblical commands prohibit a man from taking another man’s wife, but do not indicate whether or not the man is also married. Be that as it may, it is safe...

"What does the Bible say about adultery?" The word adultery is etymologically related to the word adulterate, which means “to render something poorer in quality by adding another substance.” Adultery is the adulteration of marriage by the addition of a third person. Adultery is voluntary sexual activity between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse. The Bible begins its teach ing on marriage with the pattern of Adam and Eve: one man and one woman, husband and wife, united by God (Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:7–9). Adultery is forbidden by the seventh commandment: “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14). The fact that the prohibition is simply stated with no explanation indicates that the meaning of adultery was well understood at the time Moses gave the law. Scripture is consistent in the prohibition against adultery. In spite of the clarity of the original pattern of marriage and the prohibition against adultery, sinful humanity has developed ways to att...

Why not "Sweep Sin under the Rug"? One who claims to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior  cannot be busy About the Masters Business and regard iniquity in their hearts at the same time....and to regard iniquity in our hearts Psalm (66: 18). Is to "sweep sin under the rug" ( my paraphrase) We can go through all the religious exercises of living out a Christian lifestyle but remember, our God is a person and He wants a relationship. From this same passage of scripture we learn that the Lord will not hear me. That intimate relationship whereby we "draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you" ( James 4;8) is instantly forfeited. We can pray until we are "blue in the face" but the Lord will not hear us until we take the rug off and expose that sin. " If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Have you ever heard the expression "this book w...

"What is the danger/consequence of unconfessed sin?" First John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just to forgive our sin and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This verse is written to Christians and hinges on the word if. God offers total pardon for every sin His children commit IF we confess it to Him. The word confess implies agreeing with God about how bad our sin is. Repentance, or turning away from it, is part of this confession. For those who have not been pardoned by the blood of Jesus, every sin is unconfessed and unforgiven. Eternal punishment awaits those who refuse to repent of their sin and accept Jesus’ sacrifice for it (2 Thessalonians 1:8–9; John 3:15–18). But what about a Christian with unconfessed sin? According to Scripture, all our sin was paid for when we accepted Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf. Second Corinthians 5:21 says, “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righte...

???.. For those church goers who believe that going to church can save there souls even thou they're not a member or a part of that man made structure or there souls are sealed there or they have found Salvation with God or those who believe that being part of a religious organization opens Heavens door,and Peter will be there to open the door,and say to them come in.You are all in for a (BIG SHOCK!). For if you do not have a intimate relationship with God the Father (CREATOR),and walk in the light of His Son ( YESHUA) You can do all you can to get there (HEAVEN),but it will profit you none unless ,so you can keep on believing the lies that your man made church keep feeding you or believe what God's (HOLY WORD) says for you to do,and act,and live. For you can allow yourselves to be lead by all of the false prophets,and also follow false prophecies that leads you nowhere quickly,but for sure leads you straight to your death the final judgement on that...

We Can Remain Chaste. “Cleanse your hands, . . . and purify your hearts.”—JAS. 4:8. HOW DO THE FOLLOWING VERSES HELP US TO REMAIN CHASTE?. 1-James 1:14, 15 2-James 4:8 3-James 5:13-15 1. How does the world view chastity? CHASTITY is not a popular virtue. That is particularly true in our time. In many lands, homosexuality and sex outside of marriage are viewed as normal. These lifestyles are even promoted in advertising and entertainment. (Ps. 12:8) Immorality has become so pervasive that you may wonder, ‘Is it really possible to live a chaste life?’ Our confident reply is, Yes, with God’s help, true Christians can remain chaste.—Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5. 2, 3. (a) Why is it essential to fight unclean desires? (b) What will we consider in this post?. 2 First, however, we must recognize that in order to live a chaste life, we must reject immoral desires. Just as a baited hook may attract a fish, so immoral thoughts and lewd desires—when not immediately dismissed—may begin to draw out ...

The morality and immorality of sexual fantasies Sexual fantasies is not the same thing as having a "wet dream" where you are literally asleep and can't control your dreams. To fantasise means your are leading your thoughts to imagine and visualise and thus stimulate yourself. To entertain such thinking is not moral and thus not normal or healthy. Instead of answering hormones as if they are moral we should understand what sex really is and that only via romantic love does it ever serve a moral purpose. Train the libido, do not pander to it. Also, by that reasoming, hormonal state excuses what we think or do. I am sorry but that is grossly irresponsible a thought. God made us capable of choosing what we say or do irregardles of how we may feel or how our hormones behave. What about bipolar? A hypomanic episode doesn't mean they lose their mind and no longer understand right from wrong. Your libido kicking up does not excuse what you CHOOSE TO DO. Our ...