In many churches today, Sunday morning worship has become a time to “preach for decisions.” At the end of the service, people are invited to come forward, raise a hand, or repeat a prayer to accept Jesus. And while there’s nothing wrong with longing...
In this post, I explored the idea of Donald Trump being considered an Antichrist figure. While there are some valid arguments linking his boastful rhetoric to characteristics associated with the Antichrist, one could argue that value systems that...
In an age of individualism, many people ask, “Why should I join a church?” Some believe they can follow Jesus without belonging to a local congregation. Others see church as optional—perhaps a helpful supplement to faith but not essential...
The doctrine of election is one of the most significant and debated topics in Christian theology. It addresses how and why God chooses individuals or groups for salvation. Two major views on election are the Augustinian doctrine of particular...
In the Bible, we encounter many strange and foreign concepts—things that make us pause and ask, What in the world does this mean? One of those is circumcision. It’s in the Bible, so we have to deal with it. But beyond its physical meaning, it...
The doctrine of original sin is one of the most crucial teachings of Christian theology. It is not merely an abstract idea debated by theologians but a foundational truth that shapes our understanding of human nature, salvation, and the work of...
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...