Beliefs about the nature of hell have always been diverse. This was the case even in ancient Judaism before and during the time of Jesus, as well as in early Christianity. For those who are curious, here’s a small sampling… Read More ›
Theology
Some Thoughts on the Difficult Doctrine of Hell
A lot of people say that the reason they won’t believe in God is because they find the idea of an eternal hell to be, in their opinion, a terribly unjust notion. Granted, they may think that there are some… Read More ›
Does God Love Sinners, Or Does He Hate Them?
The Bible tells us that “God is love” (1 John 4:8). As Christians, we believe that God loves all of his human creations, despite their sin, and that he desires for everyone to repent and be saved (2 Peter 3:9)…. Read More ›
No One Can Come to Jesus Unless the Father Draws Them: Two Views on Election in John 6
Jesus makes some startling claims in John 6. What does it mean that no one can come to him unless they’re drawn by the Father? Here are two ways Christians have interpreted his statements.
Why Have Women Traditionally Been Excluded from Ministry? And Other Objections to Women in Ministry Answered (Pt. 4)
So far in this series on women in ministry we’ve talked about my journey with the subject and why I interpret 1 Timothy 2:11-15 as not forbidding female pastors. In the last post I addressed some potential objections to women… Read More ›
Cessationists & Charismatics: What I Wish Everyone Knew About the Debate
One of the most controversial topics in Christian theology revolves around spiritual gifts. Specifically, are the more overtly supernatural gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing still operative today? Those who say they are no longer active are known as cessationists (because… Read More ›
A Book You Need to Know About: Salvation By Allegiance Alone
It’s pretty rare that I come across a book I think every Christian should read, let alone every pastor or teacher! But I want to tell you about one — a book I found hard to put down. A book that… Read More ›
What is the Gospel?
The gospel is often one of those things we think we understand. But if I asked you to explain what “the gospel” is, what would you say? And more importantly, would it match what Scripture says?
What Are Spiritual Gifts, and How Do I Discover Mine?
“Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (CSB) “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be… Read More ›
The “Angry” God of the Old Testament?
Critics of the Bible often complain that the God we see depicted in the Old Testament is an angry, vindictive deity. They’ll aver that Yahweh appears to be more than a bit temperamental — indeed, he seems constantly ready to… Read More ›
