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...
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...
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...
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...
As Global Methodist clergy in Southern Baptist country, one of the doctrines that I get questioned about most is “once saved, always saved” (OSAS). Technically, OSAS is another way of referring to the “P” of Five-Point...
(As a preface to this post, I’m currently working on my next book, which is a study of reading the book of Psalms eschatologically. As I conduct my research, I hope to share little nuggets of interesting data along the way! This is a start!)...
I hold John Wesley in very high regard (I am, after all, Methodist!). The guy was simply amazing on so many levels. The thing I love the most is how many churches were planted under his leadership (it’s estimated that at his death Methodism...