Serpents, Dragons, and the Bible
If you’re from an Appalachian snake-handling church, I’m sorry to disappoint. This is not THAT kind of post. Instead, it’s a post about how the Bible portrays snakes, serpents, and dragons. More than that,...
Category: Theology
What did Jesus think about the Old Testament?
It’s not uncommon for Christians to throw shade on the Old Testament. These Christians say they love Jesus, but they could do without those primitive Jewish texts. In fact, many Christians suggest that much...
What did the Cross Accomplish?
It’s an unmistakable symbol. You’ve seen it everywhere — on billboards, bumper stickers, necklaces, and church lawns. The cross — a symbol of death — propped up as a badge of honor. Ancient Romans...
How Jesus Emptied Himself
Few biblical texts receive as much attention as Philippians 2:5-8. It reads: Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality...
Were Jesus’ Temptations Real if he Couldn’t Sin?
Historic Christianity affirms that Jesus Christ, though fully human, is also fully divine. He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end (Rev. 22:13) — the eternal creator of all things (Jn. 1:3)....
The Trinity Explained
What is the Trinity? Think about it for a minute. How would you explain this doctrine to someone who’s never heard of it? It’s pretty difficult right? Are there three Gods or only one?...
Who Was Jesus? God? Man? Or Both?
Who was Jesus? Can you think of a more important question? After all, it’s hardly controversial to suggest that he’s the most significant figure in history. And, I dare say, it’s not even close....
How do I Find God’s Will for my Life?
If God has a wonderful plan for my life, how do I find out what it is? How do I know who I’m suppose to marry, where I’m suppose to live, what kind of...
Predestination and Free Will
Predestination and Free Will. It’s the biggest Christian debate out there, and it’s not even close. Believers have debated this issue for centuries, and yet the end of the debate appears nowhere in sight....
How Can God be Sovereign over Evil and not Morally Culpable for it?
It’s not uncommon to hear those in the non-Reformed tradition make the claim that Reformed belief necessarily makes God blameworthy for evil. After all, if God has sovereignly decreed everything whatsoever to come to...