'Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.' - 1 Thessalonians 4:1 I was reading through First and Second Thessalonians the other day when... Continue Reading →
Today we will be wresting with the concept of Gods knowledge, namely the question of how does God know? Does God learn, or does His knowledge come from within Himself? The two major concepts that deal with this issue are; Molinism and Reformed Theology. This is not meant to be an exhaustive composition but rather... Continue Reading →
God's love is often seen in His clarity. Yet, as we are wont to do, we sometimes attempt to add to that clarity in our effort to “feel God more.” Recently, many Christians observed Ash Wednesday—a day of prayer and fasting marked by ashes placed upon the forehead. For some, it serves as a reminder... Continue Reading →
One of the newer forms of media digestion and topical studies nowadays is podcasts. But with this new fad come issues of knowing which ones are theologically trustworthy. Time is valuable, so why waste it on a podcast that might not be biblically accurate? The vast array of available content can be overwhelming, making it... Continue Reading →
Sometime last year, my father-in-law was visiting us from out of state. On the drive home from the airport, our conversation turned to the upcoming Lord’s Day service. Knowing that our previous church practiced a members-only approach to Communion, he expressed some concern about whether he would be able to partake at our current church.... Continue Reading →
As Protestants, we get accused of many things, but one of the most common accusations is that we all just interpret the Bible to be whatever we want. Statements like "Protestants are their own pope and just get to choose and pick whatever they want to believe; that's why there are over 600 Protestant denominations."... Continue Reading →
'Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.' - Colossians 3:5 The Colossians were dealing with the very same things we all go through and wrestle with after conversion: this putting on the new self and mortifying the old. This transformation does not... Continue Reading →
A word thrown around among Christians and some who critique the Church is this little term called Legalism. Some have used Legalism as a defensive excuse for not obeying and/or strictly adhering to the commands of God found in His word. They have also commonly used this word as a reason to deconstruct the Church... Continue Reading →
Recently, at the time of writing, Charlie Kirk was tragically gunned down at a university. In the aftermath, there has been shock, sadness, anger, and many other feelings throughout Americans and even some overseas. In response, fellow Christians have seemingly thrown down the gauntlet in a way not previously seen in interactions with ideological opponents.... Continue Reading →
Charlie Kirk was known for his debates on college campuses, where he passionately captivated audiences with his compelling arguments and articulate discourse. He enjoyed challenging the common political thoughts of those on the university grounds, pushing students to think critically about their beliefs and engage in meaningful dialogue. He desired to see the next generation... Continue Reading →
