Category: Theology
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An Overlooked Teaching of Jesus: The Centrality of Repentance
Diverse opinions about who Jesus is date all the way back to the time He was here as the incarnate Word, dwelling among us in first-century Israel. We see that even while He was in the flesh, there were misconceptions about who He was. This is clear in passages like Matthew 16:13-16. Not much has […]
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On Peace of Mind About Coronavirus
Are you freaking out about coronavirus? There is a way to have peace of mind. Hint: it has to do with making peace with the Prince of Peace.
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Jesus is God: 8 Reasons from the Bible
The question of “who is Jesus Christ?” has been a subject of discussion since not long after the world timetable flipped to A.D. Since, at the time of this writing, we are in the midst of Holy Week, culminating in Easter, it seems like a good time to cover this topic as we prepare to […]
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No, Christianity Isn’t at Odds with “Science & Facts”
There is a growing liberal sentiment in the world today that having a Biblical worldview means compromising on or even disbelieving science. Phrases like “science denier” or “Christianity and science are incompatible” get thrown around a lot. As Christians, we often get taken aback or find ourselves on the defensive when confronted with attacks such […]
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Repentance and Fridge Cleaning
Both tasks are important. One is essential for the Christian. There are some striking parallels I explore in this post.
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The Weight of the World vs. The Weight of Glory
A simple reminder of the unshakable hope the Christian has in God’s promises.
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To Emote or To Reason: A Primer for Biblical Thinking
“We are living in a time where people hear with their eyes and think with their feelings.” – Ravi Zacharias In a YouTube/social media driven world, the way we communicate and think has been turned on its head from ages gone by. Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost not only some valuable interpersonal skills, but […]
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In Defense of Sola Scriptura
I can’t put my finger on what has caused it as a society, but I’ve seen it countless times. Professing Christians using sources other than Scripture as their go-to for understanding how to make sense of God and any matters about life: * Motivational speakers * Popular books (some billed as “Christian” that range from […]
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Theology of Gratitude
As those of us who are fortunate enough to reside in the United States of America prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we find a seasonal opportunity foisted upon us to reflect upon the blessings we have in our lives. Those things for which we give thanks. Social media posts abound with hashtags such as #30DaysofThanks, #AttitudeofGratitude, […]
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On Christian Hypocrisy: A Helpful Way to Identify & Sort Out Unseemly Behavior
“Christians are hypocrites.” I’ve heard that phrase uttered many times, often as a stated reason why someone has no interest in attending church or examining Christianity for themselves. To be sure, it is not difficult to find people who claim to be Christians (“professing Christians” to put it more succinctly) who engage in behavior and […]