A Loving God Wouldn’t Send People to Hell, Right?
Would a loving God send people to hell? Absolutely. Still, some suggest that God doesn’t send people to hell. Instead, if we end up in hell, we chose to go there. So, basically, what is said is that...
View ArticleAre We Able to Forgive as Jesus Did?
It may seem like the answer is obvious. But hear me out. On my way to the train station this morning, after stopping for a quick bite at McDonald’s and a refreshing french vanilla iced coffee, I...
View Article3 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Make Sense To Re-Baptize In Jesus’ Name
A number of people who’ve previously been baptized "in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit" are having second thoughts about their baptism. They’re now discovering that it was an error, and...
View ArticleResponse to Reader: Water Baptism vs. Spirit Baptism
I recently wrote an article on Patheos entitled, 3 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Make Sense to Re-baptize in Jesus’ Name. As I mentioned in that post, I wrote an article on my personal blog...
View ArticleAre We All Just Sinners Saved by Grace?
According to some interpretations of this passage, Paul claims to be the lowest of sinners. But, was Paul really the worst sinner? And are we all just sinners saved by grace?
View ArticleHow to Be in the World But Not of It-A Sensible Perspective
We are to be in the world, but we are not to be of the world. How many times have you been reminded of this by your church leaders or Christian friends? It's so common that it almost sounds cliche....
View ArticleWhat Does it Mean to Be Pure in Heart?
What does it mean to be pure in heart? What does it mean to see God? Do we do it physically with our natural eyes? Or is there more to it? Also, what does it mean to be blessed, and how do we attain...
View ArticleWhy Cussing is Not a Sin
Instead of relying on our traditional teachings, let's put our thinking caps on and do some detective work to see how we come to this conclusion. In this post, we’ll answer some key questions such as,...
View ArticleDid Jesus Say He’s Not Good?
This passage has been used by some Christians to argue against the deity of Christ. Others use it to argue that Jesus is God. But first, let's answer the essential question, “Did Jesus say he isn't good?”
View ArticleWorship: What It Really Means
It's hard for me to stomach too many "worship" services these days. Why? Because in some congregations, what's supposed to be a time of corporate praise and honor to God has become nothing more than a...
View Article3 Things Christians Should Stop Saying To Each Other
There are many things Christians say to each other that are either prideful, belittling, or simply silly and uncalled for. Some are also misleading. However, they're wildly popular in the Christian...
View ArticleThe Deeper Meaning Of Idolatry
God's wrath is brought on by idolatry (Lk. 16:13). Because it's a serious offense, we should know what it is. According to Britannica, idolatry is “the worship of someone or something other than God as...
View ArticleIs Worship of Jesus Idolatry?
It’s hard to find a Christian or any believer who disagrees with this. It's a reasonable expectation, and it's straightforward. However, our individual perceptions of what this command means may be a...
View ArticleIs Water Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
Baptism in water. Is it required for eternal life? In the world of Christianity, this is another highly debated topic. According to many, baptism in water is essential for salvation. Others believe...
View ArticleThe Hard Truth About Easy Believism: Part I
We're taught that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, and if it sounds like the deal of the century, check the fine print since there’s gotta be more to it. Therefore, it can’t be...
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