In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full …
With the celebration of the birth of Christ next week, we ought to explore what we believe about the King of Kings, and why we believe what we do. These are some affirmations that ground our beliefs and keep us from false teaching: “WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST NEXT WEEK, …
“Hey, I got your email about “Formation” last week. So, I understand more about how the foundations of the Church were established. Now, what about the Reformation?” While the topic of the Reformation is too complex for me to provide a comprehensive analysis, it is my hope that I can summarize the importance …
“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures . . . ” (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). These words from Paul the Apostle …
From infinity to infinity. That is the scope. From our perspective, it is beyond understanding. Yet, for the One who is eternal and perfect, nothing is out of reach (Exodus 3:14-15). Romans 8:28 reads, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those …
At some point in your life, you have probably heard someone say that when we die we will finally escape these no-good bodies, and our spirits will be elevated to heaven forever. This idea seems harmless, right? Careful; while we can understand the sentiment, such a belief is actually tied to a deep-rooted …
The primary purpose of CPR is to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain until the heart can be defibrillated (mended), and the person revived. Without an oxygen supply, the brain’s cells will begin to die, and the functioning of the body will follow suit. If you are familiar with CPR, you know …
The Apostle Paul, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis. These are all theologians who did not think the way that most people do today in the 21st century. Just read some of the Book of Romans, the Confessions, the Summa Theologica, and The Screwtape Letters. There is something profound going on in all …
Overview If a person is new to the teachings of the Christian faith, they may be intrigued by hearing the word “Trinity.” Maybe they have never heard it before. Maybe they have heard of it, but don’t know what to make of it. Maybe they have even heard a false representation of it, and …
