Theology

While we owe our salvation to Jesus, the Apostle Paul is responsible for spreading the fire of the gospel in a way that breathed life into the early church and continues to win hearts and minds for Jesus even today.  … Continued

Did God create mankind with freedom of will?  Did he intentionally allow us to fall into sin so he could offer redemption?  Are believers predestined to accept the gospel and be saved?  These are questions that cause a fair amount … Continued

Sabbath (Sabat) means rest.  After 400 years of slavery, God rescued the nation of Israel by them leading through the sea on dry land and gave them rest from their labors.  They had worked nonstop under the whips of the … Continued

Words have the prepotency to inflict damage or healing.  They are useful in articulating or defending one’s beliefs and equally helpful when one goes on the offensive in a heartfelt debate.  What we say is often treated with a cavalier … Continued

There is considerable tension within the Christian Church regarding the punishment of the wicked in an eternal fire with some claiming the concept is not biblical and a doctrine of the Catholic church.  The Seventh Day Adventist Church, officially founded … Continued

It is prudent that we learn from Israel.  God rescued the Israelites from oppression at the hands of the Egyptians by leading them through the sea on dry land.  He gave them real estate flowing with milk and honey, as … Continued

The message that God is love and that he loves us unconditionally is popular with listeners today who identify with the postmodern notion that truth is subjective therefore judgement doesn’t enter into their worldview.  Scripture has been brought into question … Continued

When Jesus called the first disciples to follow him, he called them away from their work as fishermen.  He said, “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people.” Mathew 4:19.  He never promised an easy … Continued

So what of the American dream?  What of the purpose driven life, and the best life now?  We are constantly bombarded with advertising that dangles digital carrots in front of our noses to coerce our hard earned dollars out of … Continued