What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos?

[@kansaspeach7727]

Pastor Chad just rocked the boat for many with this teaching 😅"Context Matters!" The Father does ALL things well. He gave us Jesus! He has freed us if we accept it! ❤TY Lord for the message from your servant.

[@SheIsADaughterOfTheMostHigh]

Beautiful ❤ I told my grown children, choose wisely in your freedom. Do all things for the glory of God. If you choose to decorate your temples, do so with the glory of God in mind. 🕊️

[@wendyteague3835]

Well said, Thank you. Will be sharing that with others.

[@SheIsADaughterOfTheMostHigh]

@@wendyteague3835 ❤️

[@brycemaurer2280]

A lot of people are gonna be real surprised with the people who are in heaven.

[@hp7093]

A lot of people are gonna be real surprised with the people who are in hell. Just sayin

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

....do you mean WILL be in Heaven?

[@lc-mschristian5717]

Real world teaching. Thank you for sticking to Scripture and context, context, context. I have several tatoos and do not struggle with it, but I know several Christians that do. Most peopke that condemn tatoos have body modifications like pierced ears or are circumstanced, etc. Godspeed and God's peace be with you.

[@brianb.9154]

ha. never thought about your point. love it!

[@DerKirchenhocker]

Why do the people of God always end up copying what the people of the world do? This practice clearly did not begin among saints.

[@chadbird1517]

Where do you draw the line? The people of this world use social media, dress in the latest fashions, cut their hair in the latest fashion, invest money, pierce their ears, wear makeup, etc. It is OK for Christians to do all of these things? Why or why not? And what objective criteria do you use to decide when something is "copying what the people of the world do"? Thanks!

[@Travis-xf1hm]

Chad this was excellent!!could you please give us your take on the head covering of Corinthians 11? Is that something that is a binding command that applicable to every woman everywhere who is a believer? It is mentioned in the context of the new covenant was brought up in a tradition that believes that is the case..

[@singsang9460]

One becomes good through good deeds, evil through evil deeds. It's as simple as that.

[@fellowshipofgraceassemblyp2160]

If people of the 'world' tattoo, they mostly do, how then can the church be different in that regard?

[@KDTif]

They also wear jewelry. Wedding rings. Cut their hair. Put on clothes. Eat. Sleep. You people are clueless. Good luck because God says that if you’re going to live by the law, you will be judged by the law and it also says nobody can keep the law.

[@StevenCroft04]

Thank you so much for this. It gave me peace.

[@Jake-hn6yt]

Tattoos are a product of culture, not Jesus.

[@Zoekiki85]

You can say whatever you want on this matter but me as a believer and knowing there’s nothing good pure coming from this world tattoo is not a good thing

[@cleanhabitats]

I remember my dad saying : know yee not your body is not your own it is a temple of God. In other words don't disfigure it and don't spray graffiti on it

[@chadbird1517]

I addressed the temple argument in the video itself.

[@edgargonzalez1394]

The context of the "temple of God" that Paul mentions in the NT is regarding sexual immortality

[@singsang9460]

Leviticus 19,28 has no meaning for christians because it is from the holy book of the jews.

[@keyman8072]

Aside from the truth just presented, I so appreciate the brief lesson & snapshot of Hermeneutical Considerations when interpreting God's Word. THANKS CHAD! Context is king!

[@arlenebrooks5163]

I've always thought this way, because if tattoo's are forbidden then those with tattoo's could never be saved. I know several people that got tattoo's before knowing God, that would be like saying none of us could get into the kingdom of heaven because of things we did before knowing God.

[@dalelinebarger8439]

We are all sinners. God justifies the ungodly. All manner of sin can be forgiven. But what you did before you believed is , you sinned. But now we are called to a life that is different from what the world lives like. We are to obey, be holy and pure and act like what we are, children of God. There are many people who got tattoos before they were in Christ, they are now forgiven and should conduct themselves in a manner worthy of our calling. Cover up your tattoos, be ashamed of them, have a testimony as to why you are ashamed and don’t be a stumbling block to other Christians especially children in the church. We are sinners, Christ rescues us, and now we live in newness of life. Lay aside the sin that does so easily besets us!!

[@sarco64]

@@dalelinebarger8439 Where do you get the idea that people who got tattoos before they were in Christ need to be forgiven for them and should now be ashamed of them and cover them up? Should men who trimmed the edges of their beards be ashamed and now let them grow out? Did you even watch the whole video?

[@davechalmers6309]

Thank you Chad for this in depth insight regarding tattoos. If it is a sin for you to have a tattoo then don’t get one. If you are okay with a tattoo by all means go ahead. I loved your cautionary note regarding the nature or message it presents. I threatened each of my kids that when they turn 18 I was going to take them to get a tattoo to which they vehemently protested! All of them are adults with no “tats” lol!

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

This like saying "if you're ok with murdering, by all means, go and do it. It's ok". Sin is defined as violating God's commands(1 Jhn 3:4), not church traditions, not society's rules, and certainly not one's own conscience.

[@KDTif]

Good grief

[@davechalmers6309]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 so eating meat is murder?

[@jodadu1994]

3:40 You says theses rules in the OT were to set the Israelites apart from everyone else. Are we not to be set apart as believers just as much as now as then.

[@chadbird1517]

Yes, but the ways in which Christians under the new covenant are set apart are not the same way in which the Israelites were set apart from the Gentile nations around them. If that were the case, all Christian males would be bound by divine law to be circumcised, all Christian women would have to obey the ritual laws of purity during their menstrual cycle, and all Christians would also be obligated to observe the dietary laws of the old covenant. These were ways in which the Israelites were set apart under the old covenant.

[@lesliebeach601]

And I believe Lutherans do not make doctrine from only one reference in Scripture. I believe you need at least two clear references for doctrine.

[@galenyoder5020]

Very well said. We just need to remember moderation and appearance. Someone who has face tats and full sleeves and so on I would have to question their values . That being said it has to be a personal choice and done with utmost Christian values in mind.

[@justindblankenship]

Maybe the issue of getting a tattoo is less about a specific rule and more about self-rule. “I want a tattoo, so I’m gonna get one,” versus, “Lord, what do You want me to do in this decision?”

[@pdyt2009]

If you don't like tattoos, or don't think Christians should get them, just say so. This spiritualising is just a way around being unable to accommodate them in your brethren. Tattoos are a non-starter. Always were. Always will be - did you not listen to the video?

[@justindblankenship]

@@pdyt2009 Spiritualizing is one way to put it. I like to think of it as learning to submit every part of my life to God, including decisions of life (which getting a tattoo or not falls into). It’s referred to as sanctification in the Scriptures. Also, I have MANY close friends who have tattoos. I love them deeply and accommodate them regularly. I just believe that, as with anything, we should take it to God first.

[@pdyt2009]

@@justindblankenship I agree (obviously). I just don't think it's anyone's else's business because it's so obviously not applicable. We night as well be discussing whether to consume chocolate or not. Yet you're not busy advising people to ask Jesus if it's okay to eat chocolate or not.

[@justindblankenship]

​@@pdyt2009 It seems the application here comes, not from the issue itself (whether to get tattoos or consume chocoloate) but in a more meaningful sense it includes obedience and devotion to God in everything, including tattoos...and, well, consuming chocolate if that's something you feel you need to submit to Him. Of course, I do recognize this isn't an essential issue, but it is worth talking about as it does come up frequently in my circles. I also don't have a problem hearing someone else's interpretation or view on it, even if I may disagree. This is clearly an issue that must be responded to based on conscience. I appreciate your replies.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

God prohibiting it Himself is not "self rule" issue. If that was the case, He wouldn't have mentioned it within the broader context of Him explaining to Israel that the Canaanites engaging in these kinds of occult practices is why they were to be put to death. It's mind-boggling how "Christians" can accept God's words at face value when it comes to homosexuality or abortion, but they play these kinds of games with equally straightforward commands.

[@htc6025]

Content matters, the reason why God gave this commandment is even more important. If the reason applies then Christians must absolutely follow.

[@singsang9460]

It is from the holy book of the jews. Christians are allowed to tattoo themselves.

[@JeffGrove-ev4zz]

Bible says we are to have the mind of Christ then you will operate in the Holy Spirit he will lead and guide you into all truth tattoos are a symbol of worldly system not Godly I have several because I was not always a saint of God I plan to get them removed as soon as I can afford to in Jesus Christ name hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah

[@johndavidesquierdo2958]

Hi Pastor Chad! What exactly do you mean by not getting an "ugly" tattoo? Is it in terms of its aesthetic value or other things?

[@domonkospap2421]

Ugliness in all its forms is probably just as self-evident as beauty in all its forms is You can probably ‘know it when you see it’, as you cannot deny intuitive aesthetic sense any less than the intuitive sense of conscience, only willfully deny it I am not sure however whether I am willfuly denying the truth making this statement or if it is true…

[@chadbird1517]

I mean aesthetic value. Strive for beauty in all things, especially art.

[@johndavidesquierdo2958]

​@@chadbird1517 Thank you. I was just curious about that, since there are people that purposely get tattoos that are "ugly" but have sentimental meaning, ex: the last doodle of a deceased child. So perhaps, ugliness is more than just a matter of aesthetic value, rather it's the lack of soul that makes an art ugly.

[@petitblanc7343]

Your teaching here has great meaning. I have long toyed with the idea of getting a tattoo, but would definately want it to be a confession of my faith. I can't settle on what form that would take though, and I feel a lack of conviction about something like that is also a sign to not act on it yet, perhaps something to consider prayerfully.

[@mikecarr4576]

If you have a confession of faith written on you. You better be living that confession 100%.

[@mkshffr4936]

I understand that the Leviticus argument is weak at best. However, I do think that such permanent body modifications is suggestive of a dissatisfaction and/or disrespect for the handiwork of God. One should IMO be circumspect about such things.

[@gaopeng7627]

This message gives me peace. Thank you, Pastor Chad, and thank the Father too! I was born and raised in China in a Christian family, and I have several tattoos. So, hopefully, you all can imagine the dual pressure from Chinese culture of 'your body is from your parents' and the interpretation of verses in the Old Testament. I was condemned many times, and I even condemned myself for having tattoos for a very long time. I have to wear long sleeves in the summer to cover my tattoos during Sunday services. This is relieving, and thank you again, Pastor Chad, and thank you, Lord, for letting me receive this message from your servant.

[@weewillywanka5904]

So are you happy in the end that you permanently marked your skin? Just curious

[@samidole59]

That was some excellent teaching. Really appreciate you Chad.

[@gregorytaylor1119]

Could you please help me understand? The word says come out from among them and be ye separate, Yesuah also said you do as I do and I only do what the Father in heaven tells me to do. Can you clarify for me?

[@jasonjones2176]

If your conscience says to not get a tattoo then don’t.

[@Rockytophomestead1206]

We should do all things for the Glory of God.

[@DanBires]

Yes, you have to watch out. There are some legalist out there that will condemn you for having a tattoo that think they are under the law of Moses and being saved. Not understanding the Christ brought his law, the law of love and salvation.

[@singsang9460]

Leviticus 19,28 has no meaning for christians because it is from the holy book of the jews.

[@lbowen9432]

Tattoo’s are like adding bumper stickers to a Ferrari They represent the world to me and I’m free not to ink. I am fearfully and wonderfully made as is. Glad to be in the minority 💜💜💜

[@camise2836]

Amen!❤

[@wendyteague3835]

Didn't Jesus say, "I have not come here to change the laws one iota." So how does the New Testament cancel out the Old Testament... thats confusing when i here others say the Old Testament doesnt count

[@Kenn-rb7gq]

It's not the Old Testament that's obsolete and taken away, but the Old Covenant is obsolete and those laws within that Covenant are abolished, see Hebrews 8-10, Ephesians 2 etc. The Old Testament hasn't passed away or been abolished. At the time Christ was speaking , the Old Covenant was still in effect, as the New hadn't come yet.

[@monoergon]

Are there similarities/points of agreement between Covenant Theology and Lutheran Theology?

[@nathanielyost3736]

The general equity of Lev 19:28 is to not mourn as the pagan mourns. We are to have hope. So this does apply to Christians in the new covenant in that you are not to make your temple a memorial to those that have died. But otherwise he is correct that it is not a prohibition of tattoos. But as he also said think about what you are doing. Are you glorifying God or yourself with getting a tattoo and if you are glorifying God then what you are tattooing needs to glorify God as well for anything that is not glorifying God is sin.

[@tresgib]

@StevenCroft04 I agree it gave me peace as well. Thank you Pastor Chad.

[@remnantstewpodcast]

Great message! Freedom in Christ.

[@fountainofblessings9142]

This Video has been very helpful. Thank you very much!

[@fr.constantinevalantasisca2215]

Excellent teaching. However, doesn't the overall message of the Scriptures communicate a "phronema" a mindset which we are to incorporate into our world vew. For example, not that tattoos are inherently evil or a sign of spiritual weakness, but are they appropriate to the dignity of the Body based on what the Scriptures reveal to us in relation to our physical temple? Which again as you pointed out, according to St. Paul are Temples of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your work.

[@chadbird1517]

You asked, "Are they appropriate to the dignity of the Body based on what the Scriptures reveal to us in relation to our physical temple?" That is a good question. One that can be debated rationally. At the end of the debate, Christians may believe one side or the other won the argument, but they are still free in Christ to decide whether to ink or not to ink. Ultimately, no biblical law mandates whether a Christians gets a tattoo or not. Peace to you.

[@melaniek.h.]

Great teaching, dear Chad❤🙏🏽!!!

[@Dm-jv3gt]

Per jewish interpretation, this tattooing issue is part of 'Kedoshim': Leviticus 17-20, which describe various acts of holiness / sanctities for Israel AND THE NATIONS...for us believers in Jesus the Messiah, 1st Peter 1:15-16 is indicating us to read this portion of the bible and apply it accordingly, irrelevant of it being old or new covenant... Therefore, the act of tattooing is a biblical sin and not an act of biblical sanctity...

[@chadbird1517]

My only question is this: how do you know, with certainty, that this Hebrew word (which occurs only here) means "tattoo"? As I pointed out in the video, there is uncertainty because it only occurs here. How, then, with an uncertain word can we, with certainty, tell people tattooing is a biblical sin?

[@jamesrlee]

Yes, we are under the new covenant, but according to Hebrew 8 that quotes Jeremiah31:31. The law is the same law, but it has moved into our hearts Jesus, made it very clear to not even think that anything in the law was going to be abolished until the earth passed away and that hasn’t happened Furthermore, according to Ephesians 2 we were once in the past gentiles in the flesh, but now we have become part of the Commonwealth of Israel when he made the 2 become 1 But it’s still true that this cannot be applied to everyone everywhere even if you had clarity about what the word meant

[@sarco64]

If that's what you really believe then I hope that you aren't trimming the edges of your beard or wearing cotton/polyester blends.

[@jamesrlee]

@@sarco64 that seems to be your assumptions not my theology.

[@samaleemyrrh634]

Thank you so much sir

[@Theworldviewclass]

I have a Christian friend who was raped, impregnated, and then had a miscarriage. She grieved the loss of the baby despite the crimes of its father. She put a small tattoo in an inconspicuous place on the inside of her wrist with the date of loss. I know this doesn't affect her salvation, but I wonder if she would have chosen the same memorial method had she known God had wanted the Israelites to not mourn/honor the dead in the same way as the pagans did with tattoos/cuttings. I think of 1 Thess 4:13 that encourages us that we don't grieve the same way as the rest of mankind (unbelievers), but we have hope. The focus of this NT scripture is not on tattoos, but on our hope in Christ. Still makes me wonder.

[@louisduplessis1730]

I have sort of made my peace with Christians and tattoos...but nowadays I find untattooed bodies VERY refreshing...

[@laurabigeagle2075]

I am so grateful for your ministering heart. God has blessed you and you are a blessing 🙏 to us! Love you and peace be with you.

[@garyjames-ij4fr]

How about doing a lesson on how new covenant believers can benefit from correct understanding of the law. Such as Ephesians 6:1-3 (LSB): Children and Parents 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), 3 so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long in the land.

[@paulao220]

You've just demonstrated why Jesus Christ was crucified. Amazing. Thank you

[@lisaalston2236]

What about Isaiah 49:15-16? Is that inscription like a tattoo?

[@chadbird1517]

No, I don't think so. The Hebrew verb in Isaiah 49 is חָקַק ḥāqaq which carries more of the idea of carve, inscribe, or engrave, not ink or tattoo. The overall idea is still the same--a permanent image--but the means of making this image is different.

[@abbysharp9059]

We can learn the God did not want His people to mark themselves or copy the nations. Perhaps even to abstain from pagan practices like blood letting.

[@jcbenju]

Thanks a lot pastor Chad. I have a question: where can I get information about the old temple decorations (besides 1 Kings 6)? Thanks!

[@patwilliamson4701]

When Yahweh says forever or throughout your generations I’m pretty sure the creator of the universe knows what forever means. Jesus said I did not come to do away with the law but to fulfill it and write it on our hearts. It also said if you hate your brother then you have committed murder in your heart. If you lust after another then you have already committed adultery in your heart. He didn’t do away with the law He reinforced it by placing it within us. Jesus would never nullify anything Yahweh stated forever or eternal. Just clear your mind and open the Bible and start in the beginning without any preconceived beliefs. You will be surprised at what we have been taught is actually very different from what the Word actually says. Test everything.

[@pdyt2009]

I don't like tattoos. I have people I love who like tattoos,and some have lots of them. Because it mattered to me, and I cared for them, I checked into this decades ago, and came to the conclusion that whatever these markings/"tattoos" were, they were some sort of ritual for the dead - and THAT is where the prohibition lay. I've never found a reason to change that conclusion. So I continue to not like tattoos, and I continue to accept that there is nothing wrong with a Christian having a tattoo (with the possible exception of the tattoo representing something pagan or cultish). Who am I to judge the servant of another. By his Master he stands or falls, and stand he will because his Master is able to make him stand. None of my business. And none of your either.

[@martinianoajoc1355]

Is tattoo needed ? If yes for what? To look beautiful? Are we not good enough in God's eyes?

[@Brandaniron]

Very well exegeted! An honest handling of Gods word!

[@bradcooper2961]

why do we always start with what "we can and can't do?" - Chad - I really enjoy your ministry, but using your hermeneutical method stated in this vid ...we can now seek breast augmentation (not for injury reconstruction) without issue? I think we can do better!

[@chadbird1517]

These hermeneutical methods prevent us from legalism, that is, making mandates or prohibiting actions without a divine Word. They leave intact the freedom Christ has given us-the freedom which we use, guided by love of the neighbor and reason.

[@gordonshumway1857]

Breast augmentation would not be a sin, I doubt you would dare to tell a woman who had a mastectomy and seeks reconstructive surgery to feel more as she used to that she could not have one. You have missed the point in a similar way to the pharisees. If someone seeks the augmentation for vanity then clearly it is wrong, but it is wrong due to the vanity, not the augmentation.

[@bradcooper2961]

@@chadbird1517 Thank you Chad? - "...in omnibus caritas" I should have pointed out in more detail the stated "methods" that I take issue with - but fare enough. Side note: as a pastor & minister of the Gospel, 1 Cor. 10:23 has really helped shed light on many tough topics/conversations.

[@benjaminperez1149]

Tattoos become an idol for most people who get them.

[@adeserti]

In my Strong's concordance, qa' a' qa is identified as an incision or a gash

[@roberthatten]

Wisdom! Thank you!

[@johnnylopez9268]

Wow what well reasoning with the images 😅 , I don't want tattoos and I agree with you. I got a tattoo on my hand and it's horribly bad so yeah 😅

[@romanlegions3384]

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Matthew 5:17-19 17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

[@chadbird1517]

Thanks for the Bible quotes, although simply quoting them, without applying them to the topic under discussion, is not very helpful (in my opinion). I have dealt with that text from Matthew in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJK9i2d8pbZpY7c

[@romanlegions3384]

​@@chadbird1517 In your video, you suggest that God’s Law was temporary. On the contrary, God’s Word is eternal, as stated throughout scripture and explicitly stated by Messiah in Matthew 5. Thus, according to Messiah, each and every one of God’s instructions stated in the Torah do not require repetition by Messiah or the Apostles to remain in full effect. Messiah, of course, did echo many of them as would be expected by God’s Word made flesh. Psalms 119:160 The very essence of Your words is Truth; all Your just regulations will stand forever. John 7:16-17 So Jesus answered them, my teaching is not mine, but His who sent me. If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. Romans 7:7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the Torah, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.”

[@sarco64]

@@romanlegions3384 Read Acts 15:1-21

[@gmg9010]

I’ve been thinking of getting a tattoo that’s about my Ukrainian ancestry and heritage. Though my ancestors are obviously dead I want to show who I am and what I support.

[@anandrew6641]

As a Ukrainian myself, I would not do it. Get a bumper sticker or flag for your flag pole. Don't desecrate the temple of the Holy Spirit.

[@gordonshumway1857]

@@anandrew6641You literally didn't watch the video did you?

[@weewillywanka5904]

Why is it that every American I know who believes strongly in something decides to express their belief by spending money on a tattoo? This is just bizarre. It's a sign of the times. Why can't people just carry their beliefs and passions deep inside their hearts? You say there is no prohibition against tattoos. True. All things are lawful but not all things are profitable. Have you considered how marking your body permanently affects those around you? For instance the person who becomes addicted to getting tattoos and starts putting them on their neck and face? A lot of those people cannot work in certain jobs because of it. You can show and support your Ukrainian heritage in better ways than getting a tattoo.

[@carolindalancaster7334]

We as Christians are adopted into the commonwealth of Israeli blessings along with prohibitions including tattooing…Best to obey and not do markings in our body, the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT dwelling in us…

[@Dirkkkkk]

Is it necessary? Is it a responsible use of funds ($)? Does it glorify God? Think of every word you can, associated with tattoos: I bet you never said “humble”. It’s usually a form of self exaltation. “All things are lawful, but all things are not helpful.” Tattoo your hearts. Let your light so shine before men that when they see your good works they glorify your father in Heaven. Let yourself die, so He can live and be gloried through you.

[@gsestream]

dont judge, its the same as if you do the things you measure law judgement to someone. no believer is judged by law and God saves.

[@christerzan8935]

Thx Chad!!! Revelation 19:12 & 16... "His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many royal crowns; and He has a name inscribed [on Him] which no one knows or understands except Himself. And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

[@smokymountainchurchpca5829]

I belong to a team of ministers who are inviting people to tell us the stories behind. their tattoos. Yesterday 2 moms told me about wounds from infertility. Others are thanking us for simply listening to their stories without judgment.

[@StephenDyer53]

If you have a beautifully designed building and someone comes along and graffitied the building, no matter how good the graffiti is it adds nothing to the beauty of the building.

[@dancalkins97]

What about a commissioned mural?

[@iam1hobbit]

So… don’t wear clothes? Or a fancy hat? Don’t paint nails? (And commissioned “graffiti” most certainly can add to the beauty of a building.)

[@bradcooper2961]

@@iam1hobbit your missing the point

[@iam1hobbit]

@@bradcooper2961 I understand the point, but I don't agree with the logic of it. I'm pointing out that the logic doesn't follow when applied to other things we can do to "adjust the appearance" of our body, whether temporarily or permanently. Use Christian discretion and wisdom with the reason that God created us with.

[@gordonshumway1857]

I see you know nothing about art, while not a fan just look into banksy, clearly people value his graffiti on buildings

[@clewertonmoreira4024]

If Christ walked among us today, would he be inked (tattooed)? Or with piercings? Churches today became circuses because leaders are pleasing the people.

[@pdyt2009]

What does it matter? Would he dress as a first century Jew or as a modern version of Pat Boone? What does it matter? Would he speak English or Aramaic? What does it matter?

[@dancalkins97]

In other words, we must agree with you or we are wrong and have no hope for eternal life?

[@clewertonmoreira4024]

@@dancalkins97 You must agree with Jesus and follow His example or there is no hope for eternal life. We are free FROM sin not TO sin.

[@clewertonmoreira4024]

@@pdyt2009 Exactly my point, nothing matters to Christians anymore. They live like worldly people, speech, appearance and actions. Tell me, why were Christians called Christians? Because they imitated Christ. Does it matter? YES.

[@dancalkins97]

So, those people who claim tattoos as the mark of the beast, and people who have tattoos cannot be saved...are they taking the verse too far?

[@chadbird1517]

I have not come across those who say such things. But if they exist, It is too mild to say they are taking it "too far." They are abusing Scripture, lying about God, and trampling on the consciences of the children of God. In short, they should repent of great evil.

[@dancalkins97]

@@chadbird1517 I'm just thinking of one guy, so I should have said "that person." He was an evangelist I heard about 15 years ago. Not sure if he's online, or even still alive.

[@thereseservais924]

Very good analysis, bringing light on our real moral obligations. I have some friends going to messianic churches having their assemblies on saturday and not sunday because of their "respect for the Shabbath law". It's a difficult subject to talk about with them. How can we express our freedom in that context? How can we treat that topic?

[@joshmanley6647]

He applied the rules listed to the other nations and enforced the punishment on the non Israelites. It's in Lev 20. If not, bastards will tell the sons what the rules will be. It's basically in Jeremiah 18 as well. It's forgivable of course but never dealt with really if the culmination of rules. is ignored w deference to rationalizing. Israel was to be a light. It seems to me that if plaiting the hair is not to be done then tattoos as well

[@janettownes3929]

You are great!! help us to understand freedom in Christ Jesus and why!❤

[@jty1999]

I have a tattoo sleeve that I hide when I go to church. Not because I'm ashamed - if anyone were to ask me about it, I'd address it plainly. But I hide it knowing that it can be a stumbling block for others who are weaker in conscience. While it was art that I had done while I was walking apart from the Lord, thankfully I didn't get any verbiage or graphic/immodest imagery, so I think that's part of why I'm not as ashamed of it as I would be otherwise. If I were to get any tattoos moving forward, it would certainly be Christ-centered, but at this point in my life I see no reason to have one when I'm satisfied in the Lord. To anyone reading this, do not shame those who have body art and exalt yourself as holier for not having any. If your assumption is that someone got tattoos because they're dissatisfied with how God made them, think again - that may often be the case, but you do not know their heart on the matter. For others, do not blindly prescribe practices that have lasting effects and potential consequences that can (not will, but can) hinder one's faith.

[@carmelo4896]

This was the first scripture that I thought of why you were speaking 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

[@roelhernandez3807]

What it says, what it communicate..i think that is what matters.. Now a days many tattoos are not "Godly"

[@garrycobb98]

Your not free to do what you want

[@stantonnaidoo953]

Telling people their allowed to even consider what tattoo to mark themselves with is compromise. But we've been called to be separate even in our day. Look at this deception in the last 25 years

[@2besavedcom-7]

By my estimate, 75% of the Christian religion is simply borrowed from the pagan religions that Rome conquered and to appease the new population, simply syncretized their worship into their one world religion. There is no Biblical basis for Christmas or Easter or triune gods or building opulent church buildings or Sunday worship etc. but these dates and practices are common in pagan religions.

[@drbill-r9f]

No one is going to hell because they have a tattoo. Nevertheless, Christians should remember their body is not their own. It is God's Temple and God should be glorified in their body. 1 Cor. 6:19-20. There are a few times God has approved cutting or marking the body, e.g. circumcision, the Mark of Cain, writing God's name as Lord on the hand and on the thigh. All of these are indicators that the marked one belongs to God. All things are lawful but not all things are helpful. 1 Cor. 10:23.

[@charlessudom288]

I must disagree, our culture has become obsessed with tatoos and those without are definitely a minority now. I can't begin to tell you how many get a tatto in memory of someone that has passed away so how is that any different than the context in Leviticus? For many it has become addictive (idolatry) in a sense that as long as there is a bare patch of skin there is always a reason to get another tattoo. I don't buy yhe argument that it is "just artwork" or "I need to express my uniqueness". Not having any tats is now unique. We are called to be holy (separate from the world) but far too often Christians insist on liberty resulting in little or no difference from our culture and tatoos are just one example of many.

[@soundoff61]

Leviticus 19:27-28 You shall not shave around the sides of your head, nor shall you disfigure the edges of your beard. [28] You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord. I have 4 tattoos. Only one visible even though all are on my arms. I'm at peace with having them. Sometimes I wish they were there simply because of reaction of people. The Christian man who condemned me to he'll because of my tattoo but had just finished 10 years in jail for beating his wife and children. The women who say it's evil and a thing men do. Not women. Some just worry that they'll get ugly if I gain weight or get old. What I don't like the most is the people,especially men who cherry pick verse 28 and stand their with their neatly trimmed beard and sides of face shaved, telling me my tattoos are a sin. Ignoring verse 27 by shaving and cutting the edges of their beard. If my tattoos are a sin then they've sinned twice according to verse 27. I have absolutely no problem with their shaved face and trimmed beard. I prefer a neatly kept beard over straggly unkempt. I don't like that they presume judgment on me using this verse, while wearing (according to their own logic and use of verse) sin on their own face. I think we are all fine with our tattoos as long as they are not demonic. And I think trimmed bearded or clean shaved men will be OK too. If Jesus can love and forgive a woman caught in adultery, Peter after denying Him and the man on the cross beside him, He can also forgive these things if He deems them as things needing forgiveness. Love listening to your videos. Keep up the good work spreading His Word and making us think.

[@soundoff61]

Should say... sometimes I wish they were NOT there. Left out not

[@donnettedarling2974]

The ten commandments are in the old testament. Should we not follow it because all ten are not explicitly stated in the new testament? God applies the rules that he gave to literal Israel to spiritual Israel. Spiritual Israel includes all those who claim to follow the creator God of the universe. 1 Corinthians 10:14: "Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry" 1 Corinthian 6:19 “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” 1 John 5:21: "Keep yourselves from idols" Romans 1:21-23: "Idolatry is the fundamental sin" Galatians 5:19-21: "Idolaters engage in works of the flesh, such as sexual immorality, impurity, and sensuality" 1 Peter 6:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; If originally people who were in darkness cut themselves and put marking on themselves to honor the dead, then they were practicing spiritism. The pathway to spiritism has not changed. Satan uses the same old tricks. So anyone willfully getting tattoos is opening themselves of to the demonic spirit realm whether knowing or unknowing. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. To ink is a choice, but it is not the choice if you call yourself a Christian.

[@BookZealots]

1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? Using reasoning, and all of God's word, permanently marking His temple is not a good idea. Especially since the spirit behind most people getting tattoos or piercings is in rebellion. That, I think, is the bigger issue, but still, our body doesn't belong to us.

[@atarahchomah1463]

everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. You are not your own......... i can't get passed how Christians follow the Catholic creation of Christmas and Easter. Weren't the Feasts of the L-RD good enough????? Even the newly pagan converted Christians in Corinthians at least knew what the Feast they were celebrating... We have strayed so far what G-D intended... i will play it conservatively and be tattoo free. What G-D created is good enough!!!!! Disclaimer: I am not condemning those that have one. i am also not condemning those that celebrate the Catholic created holidays. So if you don't know, i understand. But once you learn the truth, then what will you do with it. . I am just raising a question.... isn't what G-D gave good enough?

[@2besavedcom-7]

Tattoos or other skin markings fall under the same banner of Deut 18:9 “When you come into the land which Yahweh your Elohim is giving you, do not learn to do according to the abominations of those nations." The pagan nations used these markings in honor of their gods and for the dead primarily and there is no history of the people of Israel following this practice, because the Torah indeed does forbid it. The ridiculous claim that because you are part of some unfounded "New Covenant" that makes you "free" is the biggest lie of Christianity and many are completely unaware that they are not even on the path to salvation...

[@mircea_husar]

Our context is the NT covenant - the new covenant, wherein our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit - the images were to teach the people about God, the Law, etc - the Old Testament had the law written on stone tablets / in the new covenant the law is written on our hearts , and the body has to be honored as well without any markings/tattoos

[@pdyt2009]

And to not be overweight, smoke, etc. etc. :-(

[@theotheoth]

Thanks for elucidating on tattoos. Yes, God was just setting his people apart...and context is crucial. God was also setting his people apart when instructing them to commit genocide (although keep the maidens for themselves), kill those who sacrifice to another god, kill rebelliousness children, kill those who work on the Sabbath, kill those have premarital sexual intercourse, etc. God himself killed 70,000 Israelites because King David took a census. Please let me know if (or when) you do videos on those. (I'll check now.)

[@chadbird1517]

You bet! We have addressed all those texts in our podcast, “40 Minutes in the Old Testament.” Give it a listen. I pray it is helpful to you, no matter what your motivation in listening might be.

[@Tonezhomz]

Ask yourself…why get a tattoo today? Garner attention? Self-serving? Sounds like a heart issue…like coveting.

[@chadbird1517]

I hope you don't mean to imply that every reason for getting a tattoo is sinful. Surely not. Because if you did that, you would be judging the motives of your brothers and sisters in Christ, which motives you are incapable of knowing.

[@gordonshumway1857]

Ask yourself...why cut your fingernails today? to get attention? attract others? Sounds like pride to me ;)

[@danielhoward7310]

Cutting your hair and fingernails is hygene...that isn't the same thing...​@@gordonshumway1857

[@victorvolobuev507]

Freedom from sin, not to sin. Your body is God’s temple. So will Jesus enjoy living in a temple with the tattoo or piercing or what have you that you decided to like? Old Covenant is not done away with. New Covenant supersedes the Old Covenant, Jesus showed many examples how this works. Jesus said, in the OT it says, do not commit adultery, but I say unto you, he who has looked on a woman with lust has already committed adultery/fornication with her in his heart. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old, You shall not kill; and whosoever shall kill will be in danger of judgement. But I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without cause shall be in danger of judgement, and whosoever say to his brother, Raca shall be in danger of the council, but whosoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hellfire. He also said, “you are the salt of the earth” and “you are the light of the world”, so be a good and flavorful(not to mention, salt can be a painful disinfectant) example onto the world. Jesus speaking to Jews: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments( imo, Jesus refers to OT, but maybe im mistaken check for yourself) and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. New Testament is an upgrade of the Old Testament. Jesus asks more of Christians than the Old Testament asks of Jews.

[@chadbird1517]

You write that "Old covenant is not done away with" in contradiction to the NT book of Hebrews (not to mention Galatians), which goes out of its way to demonstrate how we are no longer under the Law. Hebrews says explicitly about the old covenant, "In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away" (8:13). The first covenant, the covenant of the Law, is obsolete, done, finished. To argue that we are under the Law of the old covenant is to commit the very error against which Paul wrote Galatians.

[@victorvolobuev507]

@@chadbird1517 nope, i do not argue we are under the law. And I do not argue Ap. Paul, Acts or any other Epistle in the Bible… i will try again… I argue that there is a hierarchy In the examples Jesus gave, and i will paraphrase… OT do not murder Jesus: anger without cause, hate, calling your brother obscenities are in danger of judgement and or hellfire Which of the two covenants is more strict? OT or Jesus? OT refers to physical action Jesus refers to thoughts, feeling and verbal abuse… Can a person following Jesus even consider murder after hearing his teaching? Murder is wrong… is that somehow put way or done away with??? OT: do not commit adultery Jesus: He who looks on a woman with lust has already committed adultery/fornication with her in his heart Which of the two is the more narrow road? Can the Jew look on a woman with lust and not sin according to OT? Apparently yes! Because he did not act on his lust. Can a Christian look on a woman with lust and not sin? NO! Jesus says he sinned in his heart with his emotions, desires and imagination! He didnt even do any action yet and he is already a sinner! The hierarchy of Jesus teaching vs the OT is ABOVE the law(Torah) Christians are not above the law and free to sin. They are above the law because Jesus teaching holds the Christian to a higher degree and standard and accountability, not of actions, but of thoughts and feelings and desires! Does this make sense?

[@JudyAnn17]

@@chadbird1517Than your reasoning would also include marriage, because it was set up at creation as was the true Sabbath. On the 7th day not the 1st day of the week . And if you want to give an answer back that it doesn’t matter what day you keep, why do most people follow Rome and keep Sun-worship?

[@smokymountainchurchpca5829]

@@JudyAnn17marriage a creation ordinance, not part of the Mosaic Law. Work is a creation ordinance. No one of note claims that either marriage or work has been abrogated by the NT. In fact, the NT doubled down on those creation ordinances.

[@JudyAnn17]

@@smokymountainchurchpca5829 So, both marriage and the true Bible Sabbath have not been done away with. 7 day Sabbath is a memorial of creation, and who the great God is, marriage is an ordinance covenant. Some will honor the marriage yet, say the biblical Sabbath was nailed to the cross with all the other nine commandments.

[@joesoap4863]

One is not making rules regarding your body being a temple, it's using the brain God gave you. Having a tattoo is akin to pride, as in hey look at me, look at my tattoo and my piercings. God will be so much more pleased with if you took His money, and donated it to a worthy charity or meal for a homeless person than a dumb tattoo. Do not conform to this world......

[@GLH5MHIL]

Leviticus 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.

[@singsang9460]

Leviticus 19,28 has no meaning for christians because it is from the holy book of the jews.

[@seriously2475]

If tattoos are a sin then my whole Polynesian culture is a sin. I don’t agree with such stupidity.

[@markanthony3275]

This is not an in depth answer. Here is why tattoos are wrong. In ancient times, pagans worshipped idols made of wood, stone or metal. God has a lot to say about this idolatry, and we all know Israel was sent into exile for their idolatry and the sexual perversions that always accompany it, which God called "abominations". With the spread of Christianity through the Roman empire, most of this kind idolatry was wiped out. But it went underground. With the advent of universities and the beginnings of scientific inquiry and technological advancement in the high medieval period ...all developed by Christians...idol worship was regarded as foolish superstition...but it never went away, it evolved into a new form. Instead of the worship of stone, wood and metal, it became intellectualized during the Enlightenment as the worship of man . Man as the measure of all things. This evolved further into what arch pagan Carl Jung called SELF with capital letters to indicate divinity. The worship of SELF developed into SELF fulfillment, SELF seeking, and SELF expression. Enter the tattoo, among other things like sexual identity. A tattoo serves as the outward expression of the inward worship of SELF . It is simply a modern form of pre-Christian paganism .

[@iam1hobbit]

Self-expression by itself is not fundamentally evil. God made us. He made “the self.” And any work of art, in some way, is a form of self-expression. Lord of the Rings is self-expression. The Mona Lisa is self-expression. Self-expression *can* be self-worship, but it certainly does not have to be. Also, remember what Paul says about food sacrifices to idols. Just because a certain thing has been used in some ungodly way does not make the thing itself ungodly. Use Christian wisdom and discretion.

[@markanthony3275]

@@iam1hobbit When it comes to tattoos it is about manifesting "SELF" that's why it is about SELF as God. You can tell that is what is going on with tattoos because of their addictive nature...can't just get one....and you have to make sure people see the one or more that you have...so they can ask you "What does it mean".

[@michaelashanti548]

Bad teaching

[@henokdrums180]

Why? Because you disagree with it? 🤔

[@chadbird1517]

Comments like this are so unhelpful. If you have an argument, make it. I'm all ears. Otherwise, simply dropping a comment like this only serves negativity.

[@dalelinebarger8439]

Leviticus 19 says don’t cut yourself or put marks on your body. God made us in a way that pleased Him! When He had made man He said “ It is very good!” As a Christian God is our Father. Why would a child of God do anything to mar Gods handiwork? If you love Him you would love the way He made you because He took great pleasure in making you the way He did. Tattoos are graffiti added to or overlaying Gods handiwork. You have shown contempt for God! The scripture says that sons of God are those who are led by the Holy Spirit. Answer this question, Did the Holy Spirit lead you to put tattoos on your body? No!!! It’s understandable that unbelievers put tattoos on their bodies because they are godless and do satans bidding, but not understandable when a child of God does it! It’s shameful, and shows contempt for the One your supposed to love

[@sarco64]

Leviticus 19 also says that (assuming you're a man) you should not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard. God made men's hair and beards to grow in a way that pleased Him! Why would a child of God mar God's handiwork by taking a pair of scissors to his hair or beard? Doing so only shows contempt for the One you are supposed to love.

[@2besavedcom-7]

@@sarco64 - That's correct and more important today than ever, considering folks can't figure out the difference between men and women nowadays. Same goes for the Law regarding cross-dressing. Yahweh's good Laws still apply for those under the New Covenant. The Law IS the Covenant!

[@sarco64]

@@2besavedcom-7 I think you have your covenants confused. I would recommend reading Paul's letter to the Galatians. They were being led astray by people who didn't understand the difference between the covenant of law and the covenant of grace. "You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace." Don't make that mistake. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and don't let yourself be burdened by a yoke of slavery.

[@michaelkrause7807]

Thanks Pastor Brad! I personally don't want a tattoo but I will not allow myself to judge those who do. Where is the love of Christ in that? I have friends, non-believers and Christians (some priests, pastors, elders, deacons) who have tattoos. I'd rather love the lost into the kingdom than categorically refuse their entrance. I choose to love and prayerfully support brethren than deny the command to love others as myself.

[@2besavedcom-7]

@@sarco64 There is only ONE Covenant... Maybe you could do me a favor and provide a Text or two that tells us about your covenant. The Bible describes the New Covenant that I am grafted into: "Behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will cut a New Covenant with the house of ISRAEL, and with the house of JUDAH, not according to the Covenant that I cut with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which Covenant of Mine they broke, although I was a husband to them, says Yahweh; but this shall be the Covenant that I will cut with the house of ISRAEL: After those days, says Jehovah, I will put My Law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and I will be their Elohim, and they shall be My people." (Jer 31:31-32) You are either part of the Covenant and "grafted in" to ISRAEL or you are just a gentile with no promise.

[@hp7093]

The Bible does not prohibit opium use. Opium was widely used in biblical times but never addressed in the Bible. Is it ok for followers of CHRIST to indulge in opium?Hmmm

[@chadbird1517]

This is where you use your gift of reason. We don’t need the Bible to teach us explicitly about everything. He gave us brains as a gift.

[@dalelinebarger8439]

I would say you lack common sense

[@Greedynessnish]

Drug dealers were considered sorcerers so, they would have been put to death as it was a form of witchcraft. Now, one of Jacob’s wives offered another mandrake to have a night with Jacob and mandrake is for the most part…a drug. It’s the first recorded drug deal in history.

[@t3br00k35]

gimme a break

[@audicoupe7560]

So basically, Ptr. Chad is saying that pastors, missionaries, church workers, etc can freely get inked, even full body (facial, arms, neck, etc) tattoo since they can consider it as a work of art or something spiritual as their personal reasons for getting tattoos...like putting various verses or the various name of God or Jesus on their skin, like putting John 3:16 on the forehead...and no one can condemn or judge nobody about those tattoos.

[@PeteJab]

Those are your words, not his. Did you watch the whole video? I think you’re missing the whole point of his analysis. And before you assume anything, I don’t have any tattoos nor do I necessarily like them. I can appreciate the artwork from time to time, they’re just not for me.

[@chadbird1517]

A bit of advice for you. NEVER argue by putting words in someone else mouth: "So basically, Ptr. [sic] Chad is saying that..." About 99.9% of the time, when someone begins that way, what they say next will not be an honest and objective restating of what someone believes, but twisting of their words to say something that only sets up a straw argument. That is what has happened here. Let's together make Christian discussion online true, honest, loving, and objective.