Theology
The posts in this category are longer and generally deal with specific topics in theology. This is in contrast to the short devotional posts and the multi-part Bible studies.
Why Did God Flood the World?
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Why did God flood the world? The most obvious answer is because of sinfulness. But it also gives us an example of the consequences of sin.
What Is Jesus’ Church?: Doctrine 403
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What is the church? The church is both the universal body of believers over time and space as well as local gatherings of believers.
Is It True That We Were Created for A Purpose?
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What purpose is there for creation, especially humanity. Is there a reason for our existence? And, if so, what is that purpose?
Where Did Satan Come from?
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Where did Satan come from? There is much we do not know. But he is a created being in rebellion against God and facing judgment.
What Is Revelation All About?
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What is the book of Revelation all about? Is it prophecy concerning the end times? Or was it directly relevant to the original audience?
What Does the Bible Teach about Social Justice?
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Social justice involves caring for the poor and helpless in society. And the Bible admonishes us repeatedly to practice social justice.
How Do God’s Mercy and Justice Work Together in Salvation?
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God's mercy and justice come together at the cross, resulting in our salvation. God did for us, in the death of Jesus, what we could not do.
Introverts in the Church
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Introverts often find being a part of a church challenging. But we can bring great value. If you are an introvert, embrace and use your gift.
The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
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Jesus demonstrated his authority in many ways in Matthew. And he also delegated authority to his church to take the gospel out into the world.
Revelation: A Tale of Two Cities
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Revelation is the tale of two cities. God's city. And the world. While the world seems stronger, in the end, God's city is victorious.
What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Take Care of My Sheep’?
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After his resurrection, Jesus commissioned Peter to take care of his sheep. A task given to all pastors and teachers. Feeding the flock.
The Importance of Having Right Beliefs
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As a Christian, how important are 'right beliefs'? Does it really matter what I believe so long as Jesus is my savior and I live a good life?
