With reports of violent persecution against Christians in the Middle East flooding the airwaves each day and of increased intolerance to those of us who follow Jesus here in the West, it is easy to sense in which direction the winds of destiny are shifting. Christians in the United States have long enjoyed unprecedented insulation […]
Christian Theology
My thoughts on theology
What Kind of Atheist Are You?
There seems to be some confusion today among those who contend that they have no faith in God. They have branded themselves “atheists.” However, upon closer examination it seems that they fail to fall into that category. Instead, some are really “agnostics,” while others might fall into the “New Atheist” movement. Let’s take a look at […]
I’m Not Exactly A Christian, But I’m a Very Good Person
I believe in God and am a very spiritual person. Even though I don’t go to church I am focused on helping other people and being a positive influence. Many of us have heard someone say something like this. Recently, a lady said it to me. Probably some who are reading this article would even nod […]
Why Don’t the Gospels Describe the Resurrection Scene?
The Resurrection. If Jesus dies but does not return from the dead, then he is either a liar or a hoax. However, if he rises from the dead as predicted, then He is exactly who He claimed to be, and is Lord over all. Everything hinges on it. Clearly, this is the biggest event in […]
No Other Religion Has An Easter
Most world religions have compulsory festivals or times of celebrations. For example, Muslims have Ramadan and Jews have Passover. Christianity, on the other hand, has no mandated celebration. Neither Jesus nor His disciples ever instructed future followers to observe any specific day or event. As a matter of fact, it would seem that Jesus removed the weekly […]
How Can I Know the Will of God?
Anyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ will sooner or later ask this question. The desire of every Christian should be to please God. Knowing and responding to the will of God is an important matter to us. Therefore, we ask: How can I know the will of God? Let me first address something that I […]
Is God Inside or Outside of Time?
Probably one of the most fascinating studies concerning our universe is the concept of time. This is especially true as it relates to our understanding of God. However, before I go any further let me say that this topic is far beyond my mental facilities. For an depth treatment of the concept I would recommend William […]
What About the Lost Books of the Bible?
Ever since The Da Vinci Code became a best-seller, this question has been asked a lot. In Dan Brown’s popular book/movie it was suggested that early church leaders had concealed the truth about Jesus by covering up several ancient writings about Him. It was said that these other writings revealed a Jesus who was different than found […]
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
This is it. This is the million dollar question. I couldn’t imagine an answer to any question that has been sought after by more people than this very one. It was posed to me from a friend on Facebook. When I saw it I swallowed hard. It’s not that I don’t have a response. It’s […]
The Golden Chain of Redemption and Proginóskó
I was prompted to write this blog at the suggestion of a friend on Facebook. Let me begin, however, with a strong word of caution with which the reader should be aware. I have never studied Greek. I have never had an Introduction to Greek class. Actually, I’ve never been to seminary. Heck, I’ve never […]