Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Can these ideas be found in scripture? Yes, sort of. The problem comes down to definitions. While the Bible certainly does speak on all three – it doesn’t define them the way modern society does. In some cases it’s nearly the opposite. Yet even churches are trading God’s definitions for the…
Sermons on Apologetics
The kingdom of God as presented in Christianity is about expansion, conquest even. The same idea is found in Islam, but the way these two ideologies go about achieving this goal couldn’t be more different. Progressivism, which on paper doesn’t seem to have anything at all in common with Islam has allied itself with it.…
Our culture, along with the Christian beliefs that undergird it, is under attack. Not from armies, but from ideologies. The liberty we enjoy allows for different ideas about right and wrong, and many Christians aren’t sure what side to always take – or worse, we decide for ourselves. Many issues of our time that are…
When a heart is regenerated, it is truly changed. The change inside is so great in fact, that it shines through for others to see. While we aren’t immediately perfect, the result of being born again is noticeable from that moment on. The thief on the cross is an example of this. It’s not only…
Being an effective apologist in our day doesn’t depend on vast Bible knowledge or theological degrees. It’s the way we communicate that makes the difference. Learning to ask the right questions & listen to responses is something all Christians can do. It takes the burden of proof of of you as well as the pressure.…
Every Christian can and should be an apologist. But unfortunately many believers feel intimidated, or aren’t sure they have the skills & biblical knowledge to challenge someone’s beliefs effectively. There’s a better way, one that helps you control a conversation and help the person you’re witnessing to see the flaws in their view for themselves.…
When progressivism, which has led an entire generation astray is seen for the evil ideology that it is, what is our responsibility? When darkness seems to surround us, violence fills our news feed’s & hopelessness runs rampant – what is a Christian to do? Our text leads us to the solution. While Jesus was being…
Our world seems like it’s gone crazy. Another act of violence at yet another school can make things seem hopeless. It was the result of a worldview that is inconsistent with reality, and when you follow a false worldview to its result the only way you can end up is in chaos – disconnected from…
Is Luke 21 about the past or is it about our future? It’s an important question that begins to really show up in the parallels to our passage – especially Matthew’s version. Thankfully we have the tools we need to do the work. Instead of premade eschatological frameworks, we have context and the scripture itself.…
Prophetic passages in the Bible can be tricky & much of today’s “end times” teaching relies on sources found outside of scripture. The framework most Christians use to interpret passages like those found in the gospels can often leave us more confused than when we started. God has given us what we need to interpret…