Developing and defending a Christian worldview is a key to our sanctification. God calls us to think like Christians and not to be swayed by the arguments of non-believers (Col 2:6-8)[1]. The Bible adds clarity to God’s design for the world, and when we are faced with questionable theories, a...
What is a worldview, and why is it important – part 1
Over the following few Mondays, I will share a paper I wrote for Grace Seminary. I hope that you find this helpful to your understanding. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a worldview as “a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world, especially from a specific standpoint.”[1] Simply put, a worldview is how...
Thoughts on why Christians suffer.
It is essential to have a biblical view of why God allows suffering and how we go through it. The Bible tells us that God is merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love, faithful, steadfast, forgiving, and much more (Ex. 26:6-7). Understanding that God is good and true, we...
A few more misunderstood words.
I would like to share a few common yet often misunderstood words that you may have heard frequently.
Is the judgment seat of Christ the same as the great white throne judgment?
The short answer is no, but that needs some explanation. Both identify events that will happen at the end of the age sometime in the future, and neither is something that believers should fear. All of mankind will be raised to receive a final judgment for their human lives (Rom...
Is church membership needed, and is it even biblical?
Many people today view the church as unnecessary. They think it is an outdated institution that seeks to manipulate people, and sadly, some churches do. Because of this, joining a church is probably one of the most counter-cultural things we can do. Becoming a church member means stepping outside the...
What do law and grace have to do with salvation?
God gave the law to Moses to outline His requirements for His people to live a holy life (Ex 20:1-17). The law was intended to set His people apart from the evil nations they were surrounded by and to reveal and hold them accountable for the sin in their lives...
Who is Satan, and what does he want?
Satan is called many names in the Bible. In the New Testament, he is referred to as the devil more than thirty times. He is also called “the great dragon” and “that serpent of old” (Rev 12:9), “the prince of the power of the air” (Eph 2:2), “the god of...
What about evolution?
Let’s get this out of the way quickly: my opinion is that evolution is a theory presented in an attempt to discredit the Bible scientifically. We did not evolve from lower life forms but were “made in the similitude of God” (Jas 3:9). The Bible is clear about the origin...
Is the Holy Spirit active today?
When Jesus returned to heaven after rising from the dead, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to “Convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment” (Jn 16:8). The Holy Spirit works in the hearts of all people, Christian or not, giving them an inner sense of...