INTRODUCTION The battle of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38 and 39 has long been an area of contention for the evangelical world. The name of Gog and Magog itself seems to be an area of confusion inspiring many different opinions. Moreover, even a search for content on this name will provide such vast results … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39
A CASE FOR GENESIS 3:16 “DESIRE”
INTRODUCTION One of the most prominent debates being held to date is on the moral/gender issue. Albert Mohler states: We look out on the horizon around us and realize that our culture has been radically changed. In this case, the storm is a vast moral revolution, and that revolution is not even close to its … Continue reading A CASE FOR GENESIS 3:16 “DESIRE”
THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN
INTRODUCTION In a day and age where the theme of Judges is seen everywhere one looks “…everyone did what was right in his own eyes,”[1]the question that naturally comes to mind is that of the unforgivable sinfound in scripture. This subject has posed significant problems all throughout history. Why do people even think to ask … Continue reading THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN
SALVATION IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
INTRODUCTION Salvation in the Old Testament has been problematic for many people due to the lack of terminology that is observed in the New Testament and which most are familiar. This dysfunction gives rise to many skeptics about salvation in the Old Testament. This has given credence to many scholars and lay people to conclude … Continue reading SALVATION IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
ADOPTION AS SONS OF GOD: A HISTORICAL/CULTURAL CONTEXT WITH IMMEDIATE IMPLICATIONS FOR TODAY’S BELIEVER
INTRODUCTION The doctrine of adoption has long been one of the Bible’s misunderstood and unrecognized doctrines. The main reason for this is the lack of understanding of the original adoption process in the first century. Paul wrote, as inspired by the Holy Spirit, to convey the exact truths of God to us during this first … Continue reading ADOPTION AS SONS OF GOD: A HISTORICAL/CULTURAL CONTEXT WITH IMMEDIATE IMPLICATIONS FOR TODAY’S BELIEVER
Discipleship
INTRODUCTION TO DISCIPLESHIP The term discipleship is a misunderstood word in the church at large today. When taking a quick look at statistics on discipleship within churches, one quickly realizes the severity of the problem. A recent Barna research study suggests “…that more than half of U.S. churchgoers have not heard of the Great Commission. … Continue reading Discipleship
A BRIEF EXAMINATION OF THE BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES
INTRODUCTION The Baptist denomination is large and varies in many ways depending on the location and affiliation. However, with a census of over 20,254,322 in the United States alone, it is worth considering the Biblical distinctives that have helped the growth and sustenance of one of the largest denominations in the world.[1]Moreover, it should be … Continue reading A BRIEF EXAMINATION OF THE BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES
AN EXAMINATION OF THE SUFFERING SERVANT IN ISAIAH 52:13-53:12
INTRODUCTION Within Scripture, there are many well-known and often quoted passages that seem to be memorized by Christians the world over. The reason is often because they bring relief for those in mental anguish, encouragement for the downtrodden, or help for those in need. However, one passage that can be said to stand above them … Continue reading AN EXAMINATION OF THE SUFFERING SERVANT IN ISAIAH 52:13-53:12
Captured by Culture, Freed by Christ
Captured by Culture, Freed by Christ Culture is expressed as “society, way of life, lifestyle; customs, traditions, heritage, habits, ways, mores, values” (Dictionary).People of all ages, race, and sex have been since the beginning of time captured by the culture in which they were raised. In the beginning of time there was shown a … Continue reading Captured by Culture, Freed by Christ
