I heard on the streets that a great teacher had fallen. A preacher, a teacher, a leader of many men. He had stumbled. What sin? Before the church he confessed, “I have sinned...
Nicodemus and the New Birth: A Mysterious Concept John 3:1-10 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and...
Introduction Traducianism might be a term you’ve never heard of, but it addresses something crucial—how our souls come into existence. I believe the following provides a...
Introduction In John 21:20-23, we encounter a fascinating incident involving Peter and “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” traditionally understood to be John. The passage reads:...
Today I gave a defense of the continuation of prophecy. These are nine reasons why those who believe so, think God still speaks today. It’s a strong argument. I don’t hold to...
Introduction In the Christian faith, we often place a strong emphasis on teaching what to believe. We instruct others on essential doctrines like the Trinity, the Atonement,...
In 2011, a Christianity Today reporter interviewed Billy Graham at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, about life and faith. Seated in his chair, Graham was asked,...
Introduction One of the most foundational skills we can develop in our study of Scripture is the ability to move from understanding what the Bible meant in its original...
Here is a basic overview of the Seven Ecumenical Councils. I tried to make it memorable: 1. 325 (Nicaea): Christ is one substance (homoousios) with the Father. No, He’s not a...
“Orchestrated by Satan, But Permitted by Christ” “Orchestrated by Satan, but permitted By Christ.“ This is what Martin Luther called it: “Anfechtung,” a German...
