Essentials and Non-Essentials in a Nutshell
We Evangelicals talk a lot about essentials and non-essentials. Rightly so. We talk about distinguishing between those areas in our faith – those doctrines...
Is God Egotistical?
“It is absurd to believe that the deity has human passions, and one of the lowest human passions, a restless appetite for applause.” -David Hume “Whether,...
If God still speaks directly to people today, doesn’t that mean that the Bible should be added to?
I am not Charismatic. It is hard for me to describe myself as a traditional cessationist either. I refer to myself as a “de facto” cessationist. What does this mean?...
Beware of Professional Weaker Brethren
When my daughter Katelynn was eleven, she wanted to start wearing make-up. I had a rule: No make-up at all until she is twelve. My wife did not agree with me. She thought I...
Did Jesus Turn Water into Wine or Grape Juice?
The issue of alcohol and the Christian is an incredibly volatile subject causing great division and stern judgments on both sides. I have been deeply affected by this issue...
Help! I Am Not Sure I’m a Believer Anymore
Are you possessed with fear that your Christian faith may be worthless, untrue, or naive? Do you constantly question whether you are really a believer? Are you paralyzed by...
The Theology of Abortion — Can A Christian Be Pro-Choice?
The Skinny: God created man and declared him “very good,” both body and soul. Man fell, both body and soul was involved in the fall. Everyone after Adam is...
Is Cursing a Sin
Curse words are letters and syllables put together and sounded out through the human tongue. They attempt to say something we already have other words for in a more...
“ Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”… And other stupid statements
Do extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? I think I just said this a couple of weeks ago, but it is worth repeating as it has become a mantra among evangelical...