“If predestination is true, why should Christians still evangelize?” That’s one of the most common questions people have when they learn the biblical doctrine of predestination. For those who need a reminder, predestination is the belief that God chose people before the beginning of time to become Christians, and that He … [Read more...]
What’s a Theologineer? & Why You Should Think Like One
My first engineering textbook in school wasn’t primarily about math, science, or physics... It was about how you should think. While the freshman version of me who carried that book to his 8 AM class wasn’t too keen on its contents, the professional I am today knows the importance of “Thinking Like an Engineer”. Many … [Read more...]
How to Read the Bible and Understand It: A Beginner Guide
“You need to read your Bible.” That statement is one of the most frustrating remarks in the Church today. No, not because reading the Bible is a bad thing, but because we neglect the skills needed for beginners to do so. From my experience, people’s willingness to read the Bible isn’t the problem. The biggest issue they … [Read more...]
Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Understanding Salvation’s Requirement
"Why did Jesus die on the cross?" Whole books have been written on that question. My goal here though is to answer it in about 5 minutes. I pray the excerpt below gives you the understanding you need, but if you have more questions, feel free to ask away. Why Did Jesus Die? Understanding Salvation To know why … [Read more...]
The Bible’s Big Picture Message About Homosexuality
I’ve avoided writing this one for quite some time. Homosexuality is just one of those touchy subjects many Christians like myself don’t like to address. Sure, you can label our hesitance here as simple cowardice, but the reality is that this topic often puts us in lose-lose situations. If we stick to sound biblical … [Read more...]
How to Not Be a Cringy Christian: 4 Tips to Be Respected
Have you ever felt ashamed of someone you love? Of course you have. Everyone has. Spend enough time around even the most appealing of people and you’re bound to catch them make a not-so-flattering slip. I’m sure the people who garner the most respect from you though, are the ones who keep those “misses” to a minimum. … [Read more...]
5 Things Jesus Did That the Church Must Improve At
Fully divine and fully human. That combination makes Jesus Christ the most significant Person in history (John 1:14). Jesus’ work on the cross and subsequent resurrection proved He was much more than a moral teacher. He not only gave the perfect example of how God wants us to live, but He also accomplished what we could … [Read more...]
An Ever-Present Help: How to Connect to the Source of All Things Great (Going Great #7, the Finale)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Ps. 46:1 NIV) Yep, this one’s gonna be different. So far in this series, I’ve mostly avoided the spiritual side of things, but not so today. There’s only so much you can do as a frail human being. And if you try to do great things on your own, there’s a … [Read more...]
Embrace the Wilderness, or How to Be Content at All Times
I know, I know... You don’t belong here. Everything about where you are now is a slap in the face. You’ve been disrespected, taken for granted, and underestimated your whole life. Sure, you’ve overcome incredible odds, you’ve garnered a little outside attention, and your critics will never understand how much you’ve … [Read more...]
Why I’m a Christian (A Personal Testimony)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. (Romans 1:16 NIV) So what exactly is a Christian, and what do I believe? A Christian is someone who believes in the message of the gospel. And that message goes like … [Read more...]
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