Two philosophical ideas that are easily confused is pantheism vs panentheism. Let’s try to dig into this a bit to see what all the differences are and what Scripture has to say about them. What is pantheism? Pantheism is a philosophical belief that God can be equated with the universe and what is in it. [...]
What does the Bible say about words? Words are powerful, they give expression to the abstract in ways that a single image cannot. The primary way we communicate is through words. Words have specific meanings – and we must us them correctly. Christian quotes about words “Be careful with your words. Once they are said, [...]
The world is filled with a large variety of belief systems. All but one, Christianity, are false. Many of these false beliefs can be understood by exploring three basic terms: theism, deism, and pantheism. What is theism? Theism is the belief that there are gods or a god who created the world and have had [...]
The division between Calvinism and Arminianism is a hotly debated subject amongst evangelicals. This is one of the primary issues that threaten to cause a split in the Southern Baptist Convention. In our last article we discussed Calvinism. But what exactly do Arminians believe? What Is Arminianism? Jacob Arminius was a 16th century Dutch theologian [...]
What does the Bible say about obedience? Our obedience to the Lord comes from our love for Him and our appreciation for the great price that was paid for us. Jesus calls us to obedience. In fact, obedience to God is an act of worship to Him. Let’s learn more below and read a plethora [...]
What does the Bible say about women? In this modern age, there is a lot of push for gender equality. Women are meant to be seen as not only gentle mothers but also as determined warriors. Does the Bible teach that women are not as valuable as men? Does the Bible support the feminist movement? [...]
What does the Bible say about predestination? One of the most debated issues amongst evangelicals is the issue of predestination. A lot of debate arises from a misunderstanding of what this doctrine means. Christian quotes about predestination “I believe that nothing happens apart from divine determination and decree. We shall never be able to escape [...]
How is Mormonism different from Christianity? Mormons are some of the kindest and friendliest people we could know. Their views on family and morality is not far different from that of Christians. And indeed, they call themselves Christians. So are there differences between Mormons and Christians when it comes to how they view God, the [...]
Every Jehovah’s Witness will tell you that they are Christians. But are they? In this article I will explore the very significant differences between historical Christianity and the Jehovah’s Witnesses beliefs. By the end, I think you will see that gulf is indeed wide between true, biblical Christianity, and the theology taught by the Watch [...]
Likely, the greatest issue people have with doctrines such as predestination is that they think it necessarily reduces humans to unthinking robots. Or, better, to inanimate pawns on a chessboard, which God moves around as He sees fit. However, this is a conclusion that is philosophically driven, and not one that is derivative from the [...]