In the Bible, names and titles are significant, revealing the character and history of individuals. Name changes often mark significant events, such as Simon becoming Peter or Jacob becoming Israel. God also names people, asserting authority. This reflects a tradition of authority in naming, seen in the story of Zechariah and in science.
Category Archives: theology
A Blueprint for the Liberal Church
The passage from Ephesians 2:1-10 reassures believers of God’s grace and salvation through faith in Christ. The author shares personal experiences after eye surgery, expressing reliance on prayer and meditation. Referencing J. Gresham Machen’s book, the author highlights the ongoing battle between liberal theology and true Christianity, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in truth.
The Limits of Science and Danger of Scientism
In the heart of scientism lies the belief that science can explain nearly everything, but there are phenomena beyond its scope. Five such phenomena are: the origin of the universe, fundamental laws of nature, fine-tuning of the universe, consciousness, and objective moral, rational, and aesthetic laws. These can be explained by theism, constituting evidence against scientism.
4 Living
The four living creatures are found in Revelation 4:6–9; 5:6–14; 6:1–8; 14:3; 15:7; and 19:4. The texts that describe these creatures do not indicate that they are figurative—they are real, actual beings. The four living creatures (literally “beings”) are a special, exalted order of angelic being or cherubim. This is clear by their close proximityContinue reading “4 Living”
Does God Accept You as You Are?
Recently I was listening to a podcast that said young men are becoming emasculated because they live life through a screen. They don’t take risks, they don’t leave home, and they definitely don’t ask girls out on dates. The remedy, apparently, is they need to be taught how to handle rejection. Learning to handle rejectionContinue reading “Does God Accept You as You Are?”
What God Is Like
The content emphasizes that Biblical Christians should learn about God from Jesus. The author emphasizes that our understanding of God should align with Jesus’ teachings and actions. Furthermore, it emphasizes that God is both kind and sovereign, and by embracing these aspects, one can find personal balance and freedom. The content also explores the concept of God’s love and the freedom it brings.
Human Rights?
A political commentator on MSNBC made the claim that if you believe human rights come from God, you aren’t just a Christian; you are a Christian nationalist. This is an amazing statement because if human rights don’t come from God, they can only come from people. Who else is left? Giraffes? Aliens? Nothing comes fromContinue reading “Human Rights?”
All Error Is Not Heresy
Orthodoxy, or right doctrine, is essential for salvation. While some doctrinal aspects are vital, others are of lesser significance, as noted by John Calvin. Heresy, unlike error, poses a direct threat to the gospel. Examples of heresies include Docetism, legalism, and universal salvation. Orthodoxy, rooted in the Bible and apostolic teaching, brings glory to God.
Was Jesus’ Nature Sinless
Several months ago, I was asked to begin work on a new book, a commentary on Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. The reasons I have not completed that work are many, but primarily I am very intimidated by the work itself. I loved working on the manuscript for my book Complete in Christ, which wasContinue reading “Was Jesus’ Nature Sinless”
A Holy War?
The concept of “holy war” is most commonly expressed as a war justified on the grounds of religious differences. As typically understood, this concept is neither taught nor encouraged by the Bible. The ancient Israelites were never given a broad mandate to wage war on behalf of their faith, though they were given a specificContinue reading “A Holy War?”
Intentional Faith 