To get at the nature of that faith, it is helpful to ponder why faith alone justifies. Why not love, or some other virtuous disposition?
Theology
Do you Feel like Homosexuality is a Sin?
There seems to be a sense of fear in the Christian community when speaking of what a simple definition of a biblical marriage based on scripture.
15 Quotes in Preparation for Christmas Season
“The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this. ” ― C. S. Lewis
How NOT to Worship in Church
Is worship simply singing? Is worship the music in the background? Or is it something we do only Sunday morning?
The Most Misunderstood Doctrine: Pneumatology
Understanding the doctrine of pneumatology is crucial as it is often perhaps one of the most misunderstood doctrines of all the systematics across all denominational lines.
The Second Great Awakening: Charles Finney
Charles Finney radically altered the direction of American Christianity
Who is Karl Barth? How Should Evangelicals Respond to Him?
“To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” ― Karl Barth
6 Reasons Why Pastors Refuse to Make Disciples
Tricking ourselves of engaging in discipleship by simply talking about it has forsaken the mission and purpose as a church.
9 in 10 Americans Believe a Higher Power, but Not the God of the Bible
America is in a huge theological confusion which leads to confusion in thinking as well.
6 Concentric Circles for Making Disciples
We are in the Great Commission by living empowered by the Great Commandment love.
Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
What’s wrong with the world today? Where is God in the midst of pain? Could we justify God in the midst of evil?
The Modern Evangelical Churches: Enthusiasm & Orthodoxy
When the Word of God dominates your life, your praise is regulated, and your worship is conformed to the divine standard. (Colossians 3:16)
3 Doctrinal Issues in Denial of the Existence of Hell
The doctrine of hell is one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian faith for many people.
The Real Fight against Pornography
Pornography is evil. It is wrong, it is deadly, it distorts human sexuality, it is an assault upon human dignity. The moral consequences not just the secular world but even in American Evangelicals is devastating. Whether or not we are willing to overlook something like these repeated challenges, and is a scandal.
5 Noetic Effects on the Mind and Human Reasoning
The perspective of Christian mind once again is to rediscover the truth of scripture, critical thinking that is led by the Spirit, and identifying the various ways the secular world value and practice have creeped into the church.
How Do You Know God Exists?
Apologetics is the study of, “Defense of the faith.” Why should you read this and believe in these truth claims?
5 Christian Principles from Jonathan Edward’s Resolution
The greatest pastor theologian in American Puritanism, stimulator of the religious revival known as the “Great Awakening,” Jonathan Edwards penned these words the year of 1722 a resolution that he devoted himself to the aim for godliness and the glory of God.
Top 5 Most Popular Articles of 2017
For quantity doesn’t always correspond to quality, especially on the Internet. However, sometimes, articles that have a broad readership indicate that a powerful idea or formative truth has been shared.
3 Emerging Needs in Building a Strong Discipleship
Discipleship is not simply staffed by elite paid clergy by the few for the few. Instead, it is God’s call for all the saints (priesthood of believers) to biblically counsel and disciple all.
Valley of Vision Christmas Prayer
What shall I render to you for the gift of gifts, your own dear Son? Herein is wonder of wonders: he came below to raise me above, was born like me that I might become like him.
Does James and Paul Contradict the Doctrine of, “Grace Alone”?
As we even celebrate the 500th year of Protestant Reformation with Martin Luther, which has influenced Protestants since the 16th-century hated the New Testament book of James so much that he wanted it completely OUT of the Bible as it seemed to contradict the doctrine of Sola Fide (Latin: by faith alone).
Is it Ok for Christians to watch ‘Stranger Things’?
Today living in the 21st century, we live in a culture where it is no surprise that all entertainment platform is encouraged and empower their users to allow any filthy language, nudity, violence, and other mature content from movies and TV series.
The Six Gospels Churches Believe
The Contemporary gospel is an American cultural artifact, namely, you can become a Christian and not follow Jesus, discipleship is optional.
Creation vs. Evolution Debate: Why Does It Matter?
Normally we think of Salvation as that which is most significant. Truth of the matter is, the Bible’s view of salvation makes no sense, in fact, it is built on previous grounding ultimately on the doctrine of creation. Without creation, the planet of God with salvation doesn’t make sense at all.
“Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship” unfolds, with honest open-heart questions, how we think about the gospel in our lives. The gospel you believe, determines the disciple you make. Radical discipleship is about nothing more and nothing less than laying bare the roots of the gospel.