Is it correct to use the term Replacement Theology? Some prefer to say Supercessionism (allegedly a softer term). Covenant Theology proponents now reject both. I’ve recently watched several social media interactions on this subject. There are differing opinions which claim Replacement Theology and Supercessionism … [Read more...]
Learning About Evangelical Zionism
Learning about Evangelical Zionism: In this day and age the word "Zionism" too often has sinister connotations. Thanks to the activism and disinformation of a number of popular Christians and organizations, Zionism has come to be associated with occupation, oppression and human rights violations. Yet aside from these … [Read more...]
Prayer Changes Things
Yes, prayer changes things. There are many reasons for prayer and we are told to pray unceasingly (1 Thess 5:17). John MacArthur notes: The early church was marked by this kind of continual, passionate, unceasing prayer from the very start. Even before the day of Pentecost in Acts 1:14, all the believers were … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Be Holy?
What Does It Mean To Be Holy? Is it sitting in an ashram meditating all day and eating vegetarian foods? I once knew a Buddhist who wanted to save up enough money so that he could spend all his time meditating. It was his idea of attaining holiness and enlightenment. I also spent quite a few years exploring … [Read more...]
Why We Believe What We Believe
Have you ever wondered why we believe what we believe about Jesus and Christian doctrine? When I left my old "New Age" life behind I sometimes scrambled to find good teaching resources which were faithful to Scripture. A large hunk of the problem was my own personal ignorance and the fact that I am a slow learner. It … [Read more...]
What is Doxology?
What is Doxology? I'd read the term often. It frequently comes up in theological literature and blog articles. I recall looking the term up and then promptly forgetting its meaning a day later. That says something about me, I guess. What is Doxology? According to GotQuestions: The dictionary defines doxology as … [Read more...]
Biblical Covenantalism and Dispensationalism
What are Biblical Covenantalism and Dispensationalism? Is dispensationalism a heresy? Can it be improved? What about Covenant Theology? Back around 2004-2005, I decided it was high time I got myself a book on Systematic Theology. I was a relatively new Christian and wanted to learn more about theology. So I asked … [Read more...]
What Every Christian Must Know
What every Christian must know about a number of important things. The following insightful articles come from Gary Gilley’s website “Think on These Things.” In each case we will provide a teaser and then link to the off-site article. What every Christian must know about God Every two years, Ligonier … [Read more...]
The Five Solas of the Reformation
What are the Five Solas of the Reformation? How are they important? What was the Reformation? What does it mean to be "Reformed" anyway? What the Five Solas are, and their importance to Christians, are clearly and concisely articulated in the GotQuestions article below. A short introduction to the Reformation can be … [Read more...]
Michael Reeves on Christianity’s Triune God
Dr. Michael Reeves has written and spoken much on Christianity's Triune God. The first time I ever read anything by Reeves was in the book High King of Heaven. He contributed the first chapter The Eternal Word: God the Son in Eternity Past. Though I didn't mention him in my review of that book, I really … [Read more...]
