Taboo Texts

Taboo Topics
Seldom Discussed Topics That Are Considered Taboo By Many Christians

By
Timothy S. Morton

There are popular "doctrines" promoted by large segments of believers that are based primarily on tradition, emotion or assumption and have little or no biblical support. Also, there are other issues dealing with certain "religious" matters that can be very revealing and even embarrassing to some when the facts are known. From time to time we will deal with one of these topics from a biblical perspective.

The Extent of Biblical Inspiration

Is it Possible to Carry Inspiration Too Far?

The Value of the Human Soul
Just How Much are You Worth?
An "Unconventional" View of the Scriptures
Considering the Bible's Natural Structure
The Death of Hell?
Is the Concept of Hell Old-Fashioned?
The Weakness of "Strong"
Is Strong's Concordance the Final Authority?
Power In The Blood?

Is the Blood of Christ Literally Applied to the Believer?
The Conditions of "Unconditional Love"
Does God's Love Have Conditions?
Jesus Christ an Extremist?
Could the Lord be Considered an Extremist by Even His Followers?
The Unknown Jesus
The Jesus Christ Many Believers Refuse to Acknowledge
Christian Cussing?
Cussing, Swearing, & Profanity; A Matter of Opinion?
Old Testament Salvation
Could Old Testament Saints Keep the Law?
A Fundamental Excess
An Examination of an Accepted Indulgence Among Fundamentalists
The Rapture In October?
Date-Setters and Their Dilemmas
Called Into The Ministry?
A Candid Look At Fundamentalist Ministers And Ministries.
Tribulation Salvation
Are Believers In The Tribulation Saved The Same As "Church Age" Believers? Can a person in another dispensation loose their salvation?
Answering the "Unanswerable"
Answers to "Unanswerable Questions" Posed by King James Bible Critic, Gary Hudson.
"Touch Not the Lord's Anointed"
Do pastors, preachers, and other ministers have a special "anointing" from God making them beyond question? Are ministers an "elite" class?
The "Greek Game"
Are the "Greek Nuggets" many use to correct or "amplify" the King James Bible really "nuggets" or only "fools gold'?
Logical Lunacy
A brief examination of the "logic" and mentality of those who act as if logic and reason are independent of God.
The Marks Of A Legalistic Pharisee
Do you or your favorite preacher harbor any pharisaical characteristics? Click to go to Chapter 2 of our new book, "From Liberty To Legalism."
The Arrogant Assumptions Of The "Autograph Only"
or "How To Reason Yourself Into Unbelief." Is the position many Christians hold concerning the Scriptures based only on assumption?
The Impeccability Of Christ
Could the man Christ Jesus have sinned? Was He subject to the full effect of trials and temptations all men share?
Christians And Demon Possession
Is it possible for a born again Christian to be possessed or indwelt by a devil? How much influence does Satan have over a believer.
Are Christians Commanded To Tithe?
Must Christians adhere to the Old Testament practice of tithing to remain in God's will? Does God even ask a tithe of Christians?
Are All "Doctors" Really Doctors?
Here we examine the abuse of the coveted "Honorary Doctorate" by many preachers. Your favorite "doctor" may be a phony!
Can A Divorced Christian Ever Remarry?
Is it ever Scriptural for a Christian to remarry, or even divorce? Our book "From Marriage To Remarriage" answers this question.
Is Salvation Exactly The Same In Every Age?
Click to go to chapter 2 of our book "The Difference Is In The Dispensations," where we address this issue.

Look for more "Taboo Topics" in the coming months!