There are many people who consider themselves to be "spiritual, but not religious." They "experience" God in the...
Theology
Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church Today
I don't believe we talk enough about the Holy Spirit. This neglect has led to speculation and misunderstanding. While...
What Does Baptism Have To Do With Salvation?
When the Bible talks about baptism, it almost always talks about it in connection with forgiveness, salvation, and the...
Why Our Blessedness Doesn’t Depend on Who’s in the White House
Politics are on a lot of people's minds right now. And I'm sure all Christians are hoping and praying someone will be...
What is the Primary Goal of Evangelism?
Some people think the goal of evangelism is simply to grow a congregation; as long as pews are filling up, they...
Does God Want You to be Happy?
A woman leaves her husband for another man and justifies her decision, saying, "I just wasn't happy in my marriage...
Why I’m Not Fond of the Phrase, “The 5 Steps of Salvation”
I grew up being taught in Bible classes, "There are five 'steps' of salvation: Hear, Believe, Repent, Confess, and Be...
How to Have a Better Understanding of the Old Testament
Many of us grew up learning the stories of the Old Testament. Since we were children, we heard about Abraham's...
Misusing Jeremiah 29:11 – Does God Have Plans to Prosper You?
We've probably all seen the words of Jeremiah 29:11 on graduation cards, encouragement cards, and other merchandise....
Does Jesus’ Birth Even Matter?
Occasionally, when discussing whether or not Christians should celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th, I will...
What We Need to Change to Make Worship More Enjoyable
For many Christians, the worship assembly feels like a "duty," in the worst sense of the word. Coming to the worship...
Students Taught “Reformed” Theology: God Hates You and Always Will
I recently received an e-mail from a young man who attends a "Christian" high school. He said that in his tenth...