Deep dives into theological questions, doctrines, interpretations, and scholarly analyses of biblical texts. This includes controversial issues, defense of faith-related topics, and apologetics.
Ever since the beginning, Christianity has been under attack by those who have wanted to infuse it with false teachings. Paul had to deal with those who wanted to turn Christianity into legalism, teaching that Christians were made perfect by obeying the law; a false teaching. At another time, he had to deal with the … Read more
Racial discrimination, most commonly referred to as just “racism” is one of the hottest issues of the day. While different people have different ideas about the severity of the problem, it is unlikely that there are many who would claim that it doesn’t exist at all. Racial discrimination has existed in one form or another … Read more
Prayer, it is said, is a conversation with God. Yet for most of us, it seems to be a one-way conversation. We talk to God, but don’t really hear Him respond. Is this because God doesn’t speak to us today or just because we aren’t listening? Is God perhaps using a language that we don’t … Read more
Historically, one of mankind’s great desires has always been to connect themselves to their god, whoever and however they defined their god to be. This is no different for us who believe in the God of the Bible, than it is for those who have followed after other gods. The only real difference is that … Read more
One common image that some people have of God is to see Him seated on His throne in heaven, lightning bolt in hand, looking for someone to hurl it at. People who see God this way see Him as angry and looking for an opportunity to take that anger out on someone. There’s just one … Read more
Life is full of challenges and problems to overcome. We encounter things almost daily which test our patience, our intellect, our abilities and our faith. But that doesn’t mean that it is God who is testing us. life alone can do that; in addition to the tests which God brings into our lives. As all … Read more
There’s no question about it, the internet has changed our lives forever. The amount of information available, the instant communication and the resources that we can find there have changed the way we live our lives and do business. It has even had an impact on how the church reaches the world. Social media has … Read more
Since its inception, one of the things that Christians have stated about the Christian faith is that it is the only system of belief in which God has reached out to mankind, seeking to reveal Himself and enter into a relationship with us. All other religions consist of people trying to reach out to their … Read more
The subject of God’s discipline is an unpopular one in the church, mostly because we misunderstand what it is. Although society has changed and is continuing to change, the image invoked by the word discipline is a parent turning their child over their knee and spanking them. While that can be discipline, when done in … Read more
The word “grace” is one that is bandied about the church considerably; often without good understanding. It has become one of those words that everyone thinks they understand, but few can actually define. If someone attempts to define it, they usually quote: “Mercy is not receiving what we should and grace is receiving that which … Read more