“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32 Truth is not just an abstract idea—it is a person. Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). This means that truth is not merely a set of...
As we conclude our journey through the Book of Genesis and transition into the Lenten season, we take a moment to reflect on an often-overlooked yet deeply significant theme in Scripture: the role of women at the well and how their stories...
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. However...
Introduction 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...
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...