Art is a complex issue with no clear answer by Christians. “Left Behind” series is long past but still a controversial issue. Why bother bringing it up? Because art is valuable and I like to champion art. The pushback on the series by all in … Continue reading Why I support though never read the “Left Behind” Series
If the Bible gives a command and we violate that command, we sin. Pointing that out is not legalism, nor is it a secondary theological issue. Making a passage debated and so not good for theology is ludicrous. Even John 3:16 is debated. When the … Continue reading Obedience is not a secondary issue
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity all about the money?
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity just fear mongering?
I loved a conversation a friend of mine had with a fellow saint. He asked the saint how many churches are there in Norfolk. After a response of “I don’t know” the friend stated correctly: “One.” This biblical reality is one we miss. But why … Continue reading Nondenominational or denominational: A need, a failure, and a hope
This book reminds me of the advice to develop a timeline when dealing with complex matters. Discovering Dispensationalism does this well. It seeks to articulate the theological development of what we now know as Dispensationalism. It (again) dispels the myth that Dispensationalism came out of … Continue reading Book Review: Discovering Dispensationalism
It is very easy to gain an audience with the ensuing dopamine rush by bashing the church, especially evangelicals, added points if they’re baptist, and bonus if they are rapture minded. Very easy, and there is a large market for it. There really is not … Continue reading Church is one big happy dysfunctional family Part 1
To write a successful well liked article, one merely needs to throw rapture views or baptist views under the bus. Bonus points are awarded if you grew up baptist and throw a side of spiritual abuse on the table. Accolades added if we get back … Continue reading Why the rapture minded and baptists are wrong, and other tips on writing a successful post Part 1
“Am I wrong for being skeptical?” asked many in the last week. By being skeptical of events, am I questioning God or what the Holy Spirit is at work doing? The answer is clearly no. Rephrased, if we take the whole Bible into account, skepticism … Continue reading Christian Skepticism is obedience to God
Should I take a stand on public matters that are political when I am a church? This is a question, in various forms, asked of me in the last month. In my prior article on this topic, found here, I address areas where repentance is … Continue reading Engage: Solutions to getting involved
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