A friend asked me this question today. Short answer: No. Long answer: Let’s look at what Scripture actually teaches. Evangelism Is for the Living The central mission of the Church is to proclaim the gospel to the living—to call people to...
I posted this by Wes Huff: Someone responded this way: Hey, look, a truth column in red! For what it’s worth, the Messiah’s people are called to be different, a Peculiar people, not to follow the pagan practices of ancient times. Passover and...
Today I received a great email response from a dear friend (and revered Old Testament scholar) with his thoughts on this post. He had a bit of a different take that I wish to share here. He writes: “My God, my God, why….” I...
In the quiet shadows of Gethsemane, beneath the olive trees on the night before the cross, we are given a rare glimpse into the inner life of Jesus. We see sorrow, struggle, and a heartfelt prayer that pulses with both anguish and resolve: “Father...
“The Lord will strike you with madness and blindness and confusion of mind.” —Deuteronomy 28:28 (ESV) Deuteronomy 28 is both sobering and clarifying. It lays before Israel the blessings of covenant faithfulness and the curses of rebellion. Verse 28...
For many Protestants, the word transubstantiation can feel foreign or even troubling. It evokes images of medieval theology, philosophical terms, and perhaps even a sense of mystery run amok. But understanding where this doctrine came from—and why...
One of the most haunting moments in the passion narratives is Jesus’ cry from the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt 27:46; Mark 15:34). Many Christians have heard this interpreted as a literal statement of divine abandonment...
Over the past several posts, we’ve explored what dispensationalism is, where it came from, what it teaches, how it interprets the Bible, and the concerns many have raised about it. Now, as we conclude this series, I want to offer a hopeful vision...
If you’ve spent time around dispensational teaching, you know it leans heavily on a particular set of biblical passages—especially from Daniel, Matthew, 1 Thessalonians, and Revelation. These texts form the framework for doctrines like the secret...
In a recent exchange over the question of women in ministry, a thoughtful commenter raised a provocative critique of the Protestant position. After I referenced sola scriptura, he responded: “To disregard church history or the authority of the...