The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, and those who practice evil will be held accountable. Pastor Rick Gaston discusses Romans Chapter 1, highlighting the ugliness of the world and the importance of intercessory prayer. He emphasizes the need for Christians to stand against moral decay and to understand God's judgment on sin. [... more]

The concept of God hardening Pharaoh's heart in the book of Exodus raises questions about God's relationship to evil and human responsibility. The Bible teaches that God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart is a judgment of a person who is already sinful and that it is a restraint that allows Pharaoh to do what he wants without fear of punishment. God's purpose in hardening Pharaoh's heart is to make it clear that salvation is of the Lord and not of human effort or power. [... more]