Previously in the post Where is Sodom? there was some discussion about abominations. Here is John MacArthur explaining abomination and what that includes.

Thus, homosexuality is viewed in Leviticus as morally equal to sins such as adultery, incest, and bestiality. As noted earlier, such sins are wrong in any age and in any culture, …

This is an interesting passage especially in light of the passage in 2 Peter 2:7-9.

Have you groaned and lamented to the Lord enough so that you are marked by the Lord?

Do you cry out for lost sinners?

Or are your tears for yourself and for your own?

When was the last time you cried out to the …

Just a few verses to ponder.  The point of these verses in Scripture is to show us how wicked we truly are, how Holy God is and how we need the salvation from the Lord.  We can never earn our way into Heaven.
Proverbs 6:16-19 (ESV)
16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that …

In the discussion about Sodom, I have mentioned how churches have focused on some particular sins while other sins seem to get a free pass with nothing more than a sad shake of the head.  Last night I happened to pull out an old church directory from a previous church for some reason and while …

What is Sodom referring to in Scripture?

I have found three different types of references to Sodom.

1) Sodom the City

Sodom, of course, in Scripture refers to a real place, a real city.

We are told the location of Sodom.

Genesis 10:19 (ESV) And the territory of the Canaanites extended from Sidon in the direction of Gerar as far …

What your young men are today is very likely what they will be as Fathers. 

Are they selfish and self-centered?

Are they given to pleasure and shun work?

Are they impatient with others?

Do they listen to those in authority over them?

J.C. Ryle in Thoughts for Young Men

What young men will be, in all probability depends on what …

This weekend I had the opportunity to listen to a couple of speakers at a church nearby.  As is to be expected with our family we all carried our Bibles and I was prepared to take notes like I usually do.  But the first night I didn’t make any notes nor did I ever have …