In modern Christianity, it is common to define a true Christian as someone who believes the right doctrine—someone who affirms the Trinity, the deity of Christ, salvation by grace through faith, and the authority of Scripture...
I recently received this question and wanted to share my answer here. Short Answer: No, You Are Not in Sin! If you work in healthcare on Sundays, you are not violating God’s command to observe the Sabbath. The Bible itself provides strong...
One of the most defining aspects of John Wesley’s theology is his doctrine of assurance of salvation—the belief that believers can have a real, personal, and present assurance that they are children of God. This doctrine was a hallmark of early...
A common accusation from Calvinists against Arminians is that Arminian theology undermines the doctrine of assurance of salvation. The argument goes as follows: if salvation can be forfeited, then believers can never have true confidence that they...
The study of the Old Testament involves not only analyzing the Hebrew text but also understanding how it was transmitted, translated, and interpreted over time. One important but often overlooked resource in this field is the Targums—Aramaic...
As to be expected (which is wonderful), I received a question about Romans 9:10–33 in response to this post. Here’s my response. While Calvinists interpret Romans 9:10–33 as a definitive affirmation of unconditional election—God choosing...
The doctrine of the millennium—the thousand-year reign of Christ mentioned in Revelation 20—has been a significant point of theological discussion throughout church history. Three major views have emerged regarding how this period relates...
Join us as we dive into Genesis 15, a pivotal chapter in the life of Abraham, where God seals His covenant through a profound and mysterious ritual. In this deep and engaging study, we explore themes of faith, trust, divine promises...
As Global Methodist clergy in Southern Baptist country, one of the doctrines that I get questioned about most is “once saved, always saved” (OSAS). Technically, OSAS is another way of referring to the “P” of Five-Point...
In this sermon, we dive into the life of Abraham—the man the Bible calls the “father of faith.” Abraham’s story challenges the common idea that faith is a single decision or moment. Instead, his journey shows us that faith is a dynamic, lifelong...