Deep dives into theological questions, doctrines, interpretations, and scholarly analyses of biblical texts. This includes controversial issues, defense of faith-related topics, and apologetics.
God’s Holy Spirit is constantly at work in the church. There are many things this Holy Spirit does, mostly things in us. However, there are also things that He does in the church, affecting the church at large. Ever since the beginning of the Reformation, back in the early 1500s, part of this has been … Read more
Emotions are something that are considered to be uniquely human. While we see some animals express emotion, especially dogs, we don’t truly know if that is emotion or some other reaction, as we can’t talk to them and get an answer that we can understand. But not all animals express emotion in any way that … Read more
One of the greatest questions in life is what happens to us after we die. One could say that the purpose of religion… all religion… is to answer that one question. Throughout history, the founders, theologians and philosophers of the world’s many religions have tackled this question, seeking to come up with an answer that … Read more
If there’s one thing we know about God, it’s that “God is love” (1 John 4:8 & 16). That’s not the same as saying that God has love, God is loving, God’s character is based on love or God displays love at all times. To say that God is love is to say that God … Read more
You’ve probably changed your mind on something; we all do, from time to time. But does that mean that God does as well? Is it fair for us to say God does something, just because we’re accustomed to doing so? If “His thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways are higher than our … Read more
One of the biggest struggles people have with the Bible is the appearance that God expects us to be perfect. The Bible is seemingly filled with commandments; 613 of them in the Old Testament and over 1,000 in the New Testament. How can anyone remember them all, let alone manage to obey them all? Exacerbating … Read more
Somehow, people have always associated one’s financial status with their spiritual one. This isn’t just something that Christians do, as it was a common understanding in many ancient religions that the only way to wealth was through the blessing of whatever deity they served. People have sought the blessings of their gods throughout the ages, … Read more
The sexual revolution hit the United States and Europe from the 1960s to 1980, bringing what people thought was sexual “freedom.” No longer did sexual intercourse have to be limited to the marriage relationship. People could have sex with whoever they wished, whether through an established relationship or the desire of the moment. There was … Read more
The world today sees Christians as full of hate. They say that Christians hate homosexuals, Muslims, transgenders, people of color and anyone else who isn’t like them. If we are to believe what the world says, Christians are the most hateful people in the world today. Having spent most of my life around Christians and … Read more
One of the most confusing commandments that God has put in the Bible is to love our enemies. This goes totally against our nature, which tells us not only to hate them, but to get them before they can get us. Yet God must have a reason for this commandment, just as He does for … Read more