Just today I saw a Facebook post that read “I guess electing an antichrist is a new Christian virtue.” I assume that this comment was made in reference to Donald Trump. If my assumption is correct, I then wondered, “In what way...
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...
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...