We use words to compartmentalize, categorize, and define. For example, I would define my Christian theology (or spirituality) as a Protestant Evangelical Reformed Charismatic Episcopal/Anglican Christian. Each of these words brings a certain characteristic or understanding to what kind of Christian I am. Historians and sociologists use stereotypes to categorize [...]
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Evangelical Truth: A Personal Plea for Unity, Integrity & Faithfulness (Christian Doctrine in Global Perspective) is an easy-reading theological book that defines the contours of Evangelical belief. The late John Stott had a great ability of explaining complicated ideas in practical everyday language. This book is a necessary primer for understanding [...]
In this season of Advent we are reminded of what it means to wait for something special. We generally reflect upon the first coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how the ancient Jewish people waited for their messiah. We also consider the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ [...]
I have a couple of friends who willingly engage in theological discussions with me. One is a Pastor with a Doctorate from Southern Seminary. The other is studying to be a Pastor and a Church Planter. Whereas I am just a guy who has too much time to think, so [...]
Do our prayers change God’s mind on outcomes? There are many who believe that prayer can change God’s mind and usually cite Exodus 32:7-14 and Isaiah 38:1-6. But how can an omniscient and immutable [1] God change his mind? In Exodus 32:7-14, God is ready to consume Israel and fulfill his [...]
A Primer on Postmodernism does a great job at what the title suggests – it introduces the reader to the ideas and people who have helped shape and reflect upon the postmodern era. The book is divided into seven chapters each serving a unique purpose to introduce postmodernism to the [...]
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Judas, the one who betrayed him, realized that Jesus was doomed. Overcome with remorse, he gave back the thirty silver coins to the high priests,” – Matthew 27:3 (The Message) One of the words used in the Greek to help us understand repentance is metamelomai. It’s literal definition is “To regret, [...]
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Hell. It’s one of the most controversial doctrines in all of Christianity right now. Personally, I think it’s great to get these conversations out there. One of the biggest problems in the church today is Biblical illiteracy, and it’s these conversations that often drive people back to the Bible to [...]
After the preliminary considerations in my study on the doctrine of salvation, we begin to take a look at the activity of man in salvation. This consists of three elements: repentance, faith, and conversion. First up, we’ll look at some principles associated with repentance. Basic Meaning of the Word Repentance [...]
It’s one question that seems to pop up in nearly every theological conversation I end up having. So many other things seem to ride on how you view the difference between predestination and free will. The Bible teaches both, but we often struggle trying to reconcile the two. This lesson [...]
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Now that we have briefly covered the essentials of the three major millennial views let’s analyze the views in three ways. First, I will give a quick evaluation of the three (strengths and weaknesses). Second, my opinion on why I adhere to one in particular. Third, the impact of the [...]
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