Theology

One of the most polarizing topics among Christians is the dichotomy between Calvinism and Arminianism. Is there middle ground for compromise? There has been more than a little controversy generated by theologians when debating the pros and cons of each … Continued

Repentance and belief go hand in hand when salvation is proclaimed in the New Testament and they form the core component for Christian faith. Repentance is evidence of belief. Yet many people today that identify as Christians see no need … Continued

Faith is the active trust that leads to a relationship with Jesus. We are saved by grace, through faith. Without it we can’t come to Christ. Jesus stated that, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent … Continued

Jesus invites us to be soulmates with Him. He desires intimate fellowship with us, not simply a superficial acquaintance. He longs for a bride, not a girlfriend playing the field. In Revelation 3:20 He proclaims, “Here I am! I stand … Continued

Jesus Christ brought to fullness the Old Testament manifestations of the presence of God’s glory among men. He epitomized God’s true nature. By revealing Himself in this way, YHWH made Himself approachable, understandable and tangible for all people. Despite miraculous … Continued

Is the brand of Christianity being practiced today in much of the world an authentic portrait of the first century church? In the last few centuries many new teachings have infiltrated Christian theology and have resulted in a disjointed and … Continued

The spiritual blindness of Israel resulted in the nation believing what they wanted to believe regarding prophesies about their Messiah, despite scriptures such as Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22. In the eyes of Judaism, Jesus was a failure as Messiah. … Continued

If someone offers you a gift and you toss it into the wastebasket, is it of any benefit to you? Unless you accept it, you cannot possess it. Similarly, when people reject Christ’s gift of grace, they cannot consider themselves forgiven of … Continued

Every human being struggles with opposing ideas, emotions and thoughts. We can entertain concepts that are of noble or benign nature or we can indulge our minds in sensual temptations, nefarious schemes or slanderous thoughts about others. We may feel … Continued