Advent Week 1 – Hope.
It’s that time of year again where we break open our dusty boxes of Christmas decorations and Christmas recipes! (today I’m making Mississippi Pot Roast, the best pot roast I’ve ever had and first experienced at South Union Camp...
A sermon from the Inaugural Vision in the book of Revelation for Christ the King Sunday 2024. Revelation 1:12–16 (ESV) 12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the...
The eighth chapter of Revelation transports us into a celestial drama where the silence of heaven precedes a symphony of judgment. Revelation 8 serves as a critical juncture in John’s apocalyptic vision, marking the transition from the opening of...
The idea of a “Bible-only” church may sound appealing at first—it suggests a direct, unmediated approach to Scripture, free from human interference. However, in practice, such a concept is impossible. Every church, no matter how much it emphasizes...
Traditions shape much of what we do—not only in our church lives but also in our daily routines. From the way we celebrate holidays to the songs we sing in worship, traditions provide structure and meaning to our actions. They connect us to the...
The Bible contains multiple references to seeing the “face of God,” but the concept is layered and varies across different passages. Seeing God’s face is often associated with experiencing His presence, but it’s also suggested that a direct view of...
In the Bible, the question of whether all sins are “the same” in the eyes of God is nuanced. Scripture emphasizes that all sin is serious and separates humans from God. However, there is evidence that different sins carry different weights or...
Abstract In Christian theology, the concept of holiness is foundational, reflecting the nature of God and serving as a standard for Christian ethics. Traditionally, many theologians have understood holiness in terms of separateness, emphasizing...
Theology shapes how we understand God, salvation, and our relationship with Him. Among the many theological perspectives, Arminianism offers a compelling view rooted in the character of God, human freedom, and the nature of grace. Named after Dutch...