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The Doctrine of Regeneration and Why it is Important

The Doctrine of Regeneration and Why it is Important

The doctrine of regeneration is the belief that, in order for a person to be saved and have eternal life in Heaven, they must be born again spiritually by the Holy Spirit. This belief is taught in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament, with unmistakable force...

The Importance of the Virgin Birth

The Importance of the Virgin Birth

While heretics like Andy Stanley abound preaching that the virgin birth is not an important doctrine to the Christian faith, as we celebrate Christmas, it's important to understand exactly why these people are wrong. “Christianity doesn’t hinge on the truth or even...

Despite What Steven Furtick Thinks, the Bible Isn’t About You

Despite What Steven Furtick Thinks, the Bible Isn’t About You

For those of us who take the Christian faith seriously, we understand that the Bible is not just a collection of stories and wisdom, but the actual, revealed word of God. And contrary to what popular prosperity "pastor" Steven Furtick may believe, the Bible is not...

What is the Doctrine of Divine Immutability and Why Does it Matter

What is the Doctrine of Divine Immutability and Why Does it Matter

The immutability of God, also known as the doctrine of divine immutability, is an incommunicable attribute of God that describes God as unchanging and unchangeable. This doctrine is a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith and is derived from Scripture—from where...

Creation Actually Approved by Jesus?

Creation Actually Approved by Jesus?

Today's episode of Emmaus Road Chronicles looks at eight ways Jesus Christ certified in Genesis chapter one. Thank you for joining this episode. Welcome to Emmaus Road Chronicles, the series of videos, concentrating upon the answers that Jesus gave to two men as they...

Notitia, Assensus, and Fiducia: The Nature of Saving Faith

Notitia, Assensus, and Fiducia: The Nature of Saving Faith

It is no secret that the great deconstruction of evangelical Christianity has been underway for some time now. It’s hard to say when this deconstruction began or who is mostly responsible for initiating the project but at the end of the day, that really isn’t terribly...

How to Properly Understand Christian Unity

How to Properly Understand Christian Unity

I often hear church people say that we need to have more "unity in the church." Unity, what does that even mean? Well, it depends on who you ask. There is no question that the Bible teaches us that Christians are to be united, without divisions among us (1 Cor. 1:10),...

What is the Doctrine of Original Sin and Why is it Important?

What is the Doctrine of Original Sin and Why is it Important?

There is a growing movement within Evangelical churches to reject the doctrine of original sin. The doctrine of original sin teaches that through Adam, all people are born with an inherent nature inclined toward sin and are in need of the regenerating work of the Holy...

Did Jesus Sow Discord?

Did Jesus Sow Discord?

If I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, in order to save his life, that wicked person shall die forhis iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the...

The Mormon Teaching of “Celestial Marriage”

The Mormon Teaching of “Celestial Marriage”

In Matthew 22:23-33, the scriptures report a confrontation between Jesus and the Sadducees, the theological liberals of that day. They were trying to trick Him, so they described a woman who had married a succession of brothers, each of whom died without issue. In the...

The Conscience: Which Way Shall It Lead?

The Conscience: Which Way Shall It Lead?

An important theme in the New Testament is the role that conscience plays in human lives. We immediately think of its role in the life of the believer, but we should never forget that the unbeliever has a conscience, too, though he deals with it in a very different...

What Did Jesus Actually Say About Judging People?

What Did Jesus Actually Say About Judging People?

How often do you judge others? Seldom? Frequently? Daily? Never? How well do you know those whom you judge? Public figures? Friends? Family? What criteria do you use in your judgments? Personal experience? Factual information? Opinion? We make direct, personal...

The Word of God Against Abortion Exceptions for Rape and Incest

The Word of God Against Abortion Exceptions for Rape and Incest

In Ezekiel 18, that prophet gives us this rebuke to Israel from her God: "Behold, all souls are Mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is Mine: the soul who sins shall die" (Ezekiel 18:4). This verse is often taken out of context to mean that sin...

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