Should a Christian become a bartender? The answer is not a simple "yes" or "no." Scripture does not explicitly condemn bartending as a profession. Yet, it does provide principles that should guide every believer's conscience and conduct. First, the Bible distinguishes between the use of wine and the abuse of wine. Jesus Himself drank wine … Continue reading Should Christians Become Bartenders?
Preceding Grace: God’s Light that Goes Before
In CLARE Theology, no sinner comes to God independently. Fallen humanity never initiates salvation, creates faith from within, or approaches Christ by unaided will. Jesus declares, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him” (John 6:44). God's grace always comes first. CLARE calls this Preceding Grace. Before any sinner … Continue reading Preceding Grace: God’s Light that Goes Before
