'For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?' - Luke 9:25 Many people who rise or fall in the spotlight usually do it according to worldly standards. With the standard of the world set so heavily focused on sin, it is increasingly difficult to live... Continue Reading →
Where to find Racism in the Bible
We are at it again. Denominations are scrutinizing internet trolls, opening their Scriptures and catechism to engage in yet another battle. Racism is addressed in the Bible, but recently, it has been noted that the word "racism" did not exist in the original texts; thus, those who argue to “find it in the Bible” are... Continue Reading →
A Nation For God
In this article, we will walk down memory lane back to the history we learned in school during our youth, of events and ideas that shaped the foundation of our nation. However, we shall uncover the truth behind the reasons such history truly took place, which is the underlying faith that carried them through trials... Continue Reading →
The Christian Divide that is Ethnic Israel and the Answer.
You see it splattered all over social media: “It is the Jews.” You pick one side or the other—there is no middle ground in society today. So how are we supposed to think about these things as Christians? Much of it comes down to eschatology—either the biblical view or the dispensational one. Not all dispensationalists... Continue Reading →
Vainless Repetition? – A Defense of the Lord’s Prayer in Common Use
I remember my original excitement as I purchased Gibson's Be Thou My Vision devotional, hoping for something to standardize and assist in my personal devotion. As I was reviewing my new devotional, I was surprised that despite every day having a unique and robust offerings each one ended with the Lord's Prayer. I was personally... Continue Reading →
Those Slaughtered For His Name
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake.' - Matthew 24:9 According to the report “Martyred Christians in Nigeria” issued by Intersociety, over the past 14 years, at least 52,250 Nigerian Christians have been brutally murdered at the... Continue Reading →
Thou Shall Not Judge
How many times have you heard someone, maybe even a Christian, say something along the lines of "don't judge others"? Or perhaps the statement that "only God can judge me"? It seems nowadays that nobody is allowed to judge or make discernments about other humans in any way without facing backlash. This prevailing mentality has... Continue Reading →
LA’s Lawlessness Revolt
If you have turned on the news anytime in the past few days, you have probably heard what's going on in LA. Over the weekend, immigration enforcement efforts in Los Angeles served as the ignition point, as coordinated ICE raids across the city sparked violent riots from anti-ICE protesters. However, these protesters are no longer... Continue Reading →
Unlimited Submission and Non-Resistance to the High Power (1750)
Rev. Jonathan Mayhew (1720–1766) was a minister in Boston known for his bold sermons and strong belief in both religious freedom and political liberty. Educated at Harvard College, he became pastor of Boston's West Church in 1747, where he served for nearly two decades. Mayhew often challenged traditional religious views, emphasizing reason, personal conscience, and... Continue Reading →
A God Who Gives Grace – A Refutation of Progressive Covenantalism
When I joined the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, I was attempting to major on the majors. At the time, I was a Progressive Covenantalist (known previously through John Reisinger, Tom Wells, & Fred Zaspel as New Covenant Theology1) but was willing to overlook what I thought were errors to benefit from the robust polity & liturgy... Continue Reading →