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It's been a few weeks since I published an article in this series, Snares of the Modern Church. But I wanted to touch on something today that even the best of us are affected by. It's easy to get caught up in the language and reconstructionism of the day, especially...
In the case of David Bloch, a snowboarding coach at Woodstock Union High School in Vermont, we see a textbook example of discrimination fueled by today's cultural and political biases. Bloch, who not only founded the school's snowboarding team but also spearheaded its...
Do you ever find yourself dispirited by your sins, experiencing feelings of guilt and shame while yearning for a new place free from temptation and desires of the flesh? Are you saddened by the realization that, even as a Christian, you continue to falter and succumb...
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Thus, the Bible, a divine tapestry woven with complex and deeply layered threads, stands as a testament to the unfathomable wisdom of the Almighty. For it is written, "Study to show...
The Protestant Reformation marked a pivotal moment in Christian history, with the re-emergence of a long-forgotten and neglected doctrine that would resonate with believers for centuries to come: sola gratia, a Latin phrase meaning "grace alone." This foundational...
Have you ever struggled to understand how individual things can belong to a common category or have common properties? For instance, how do we know that all trees have leaves, a trunk, and roots, and what makes them trees rather than some other kind of plant? What...
Throughout the Old Testament, God uses sexual terms to describe Israel’s covenant unfaithfulness to Himself in their worship and life. We find this especially in the prophets. In fact the entire book of Hosea is grounded in this theme as the LORD commands Hosea to...
In the modern world, various cultures, lifestyles, languages, and other human expressions exist outside of the Church. While some of these differences reflect God's diverse beauty, they often create division among humanity. Unfortunately, many within the Evangelical...
The LGBTQ movement in America has been striving for decades to promote the acceptance of homosexuality and other abnormal sexual behaviors. Sexual immorality, in all of its forms, has been present in every major society throughout history, as per historical and...
In the vast majority of modern churches, what passes as "worship" falls short of being true worship where the standard practice in Evangelical megachurches on Sunday mornings is to put on a rock concert that aims to stir up emotions and elicit positive feelings from...
The Enneagram is a secular personality typing and self-awareness system that claims to provide insight into one's "true self" and spiritual freedom. However, its origins in Gnostic principles and teachings are incompatible with Christianity, and any suggestion...
Have you ever witnessed a worship service at Bethel Church? The air is electric, the music booms, the chords resonate with your soul. It's a sensory experience that can cause you to feel like you've reached the height of existence. It would be easy to be swept up in...
Genesis 5: 1-This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; 2-Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam [man or mankind], in the day when they were created. (Matt....
Romans 3:10 states, "As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one.'" To understand this verse, we must first consider the broader context of the book of Romans as a whole. Written by the Apostle Paul, the New Testament book of Romans is widely regarded...
The spread of Christianity worldwide has brought forth a pressing issue - how to engage with the surrounding culture. In recent times, numerous churches have attempted to boost their relevance in society and attract new members by becoming more culturally relevant....
In the seventeenth century, England was undergoing a religious upheaval, marked by the rise of the Puritan movement and the efforts of the Anglican Church to maintain its control over religious life in the country. The conflict between these two forces eventually led...
Iveth Luna is a singer/songwriter from Mesquite, Texas, who grew up in a family involved in ministry. She began singing in church at the age of 16 and claims she later had a "spiritual encounter" that confirmed her calling to music. She writes pop-style music that...
The upcoming film Essential Church, a dramatic production brought forth by John MacArthur and Grace Community Church, delves deep into the trials and tribulations faced not only by this church in California, but also by many other churches across the nation and around...
"There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies,...
It's becoming increasingly easy to separate the sheep from the goats as we watch the religious, cultural, and political climate become increasingly divisive. David French, a religious leftist who devotes his life to standing against conservative Christianity in the...
As Christians living in a world that is hostile to God, we face a barrage of challenges to our faith every day. These attacks come in the form of anti-Creation propaganda, such as evolution and theories about the origins of the universe, as well as an all-out assault...
You've probably heard of the recently released Jesus Revolution movie that's based on Greg Laurie's book by the same name. The movie is being promoted by several high-profile Evangelicals including former Southern Baptist president, James Merritt and former U.S. Vice...
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