Essential Christianity – The Work of the Holy Spirit

The work of the Holy Spirit refers to the personal and divine activity of the third Person of the Trinity in the world and particularly in the life of believers. The Holy Spirit is not merely a force or an influence, but God Himself, eternally coequal with the Father and the Son. His ministry includes…

Essential Christianity – Union with Christ

Union with Christ is one of the richest and most comprehensive doctrines in the Bible, encompassing the entire scope of redemptive history and every stage of the believer’s salvation. To be “in Christ” is not a metaphor or merely a legal status—it is a spiritual, covenantal reality that defines the believer’s entire identity and destiny.…

Essential Christianity – the Bodily Resurrection of Christ and the Believer

The bodily resurrection refers to the literal, physical rising of a person from the dead to a glorified, imperishable life. Central to Christian doctrine is the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after His crucifixion, which serves as the firstfruits and guarantee of the future resurrection of all who are united to Him by…

Essential Christianity – the Atonement of Christ

The atonement of Christ is the central doctrine that explains how sinners are reconciled to God through the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ. According to Scripture, Jesus bore the punishment due to sinners, fully satisfying divine justice and making peace between God and man. Key theological terms include: The 1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 8,…

Essential Christianity – The Virgin Birth

The doctrine of the virgin birth teaches that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary without a human father. This was a supernatural act of God that ensured Jesus would be fully God and fully man, sinless and qualified to be the Redeemer of humanity. This doctrine…

Essential Christianity – the Humanity of Christ

The humanity of Christ affirms that Jesus of Nazareth, the eternal Son of God, became truly and fully human. Without ceasing to be God, He took on a real human nature—body, mind, emotions, and will. This doctrine teaches that Jesus was like us in every respect, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). His humanity is not…

Essential Christianity – The Deity of Christ

The doctrine of the Deity of Christ affirms that Jesus Christ is truly and fully God, co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. This means Jesus possesses the fullness of the divine nature (homoousios—of the same substance as the Father), has always existed as God, and is to be worshiped,…

Essential Christianity – The Trinity: One God in Three Persons

The doctrine of the Trinity stands at the heart of historic Christianity. It is not a speculative theological construct, but a vital, worship-shaping, gospel-defining truth revealed progressively and clearly throughout Scripture. Though the word “Trinity” does not appear in the Bible, the reality it describes permeates the pages of both Old and New Testaments. In…

Essential Christianity – an Overview

Throughout church history, believers have faced countless challenges to their faith—from heresies in the early church to modern assaults on biblical truth. Yet across the centuries and denominations, certain truths have always defined the boundaries of true, biblical Christianity. These are not peripheral preferences or denominational distinctives, but the essential doctrines—the non-negotiable foundations that all…

Provisionism vs. Reformed Baptist Theology – A Comparison of Two Views on Salvation

In American evangelicalism today, there is a heated discussion over how salvation actually works. One group, often referred to as Provisionists, emphasizes God’s love for all people and each person’s ability to respond freely to the Gospel. The other group, Calvinists, highlights God’s sovereignty in salvation, His eternal election, and the human inability to choose…

Israel – the Land and the People

The land of Israel is arguably the most contested strip of earth in human history. From the days of Abraham to the modern era, this narrow land bridge between continents has been at the center of divine promises, prophetic fulfillments, and fierce geopolitical disputes. Yet beneath the political and military turmoil lies a theological reality…

The Redefinition of Violence – Property Destruction, Speech, and the Deceitful Heart of Man

Protesters and Democrat leaders like US Representative Maxine Waters claim that destruction of property as witnessed in the recent ICE riots is not violence. In recent years, particularly during the widespread riots of 2020 and beyond, the American Left—represented chiefly by Democrat leaders, activists, and their media allies—has promoted the troubling idea that property destruction…

Silencing the Saints – Why the Church Must Speak Boldly in the Marketplace of Ideas

In an age where falsehoods are shouted with confidence and truth is whispered with fear, the Church must reexamine its calling. While many Christians are faithful in personal devotion and fellowship within their congregations, a troubling pattern has emerged: a retreat from the public square. We are told to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians…

Should a Local Church Join a Denomination?

When a local church joins a denomination, it enters into a broader system with shared resources, doctrinal standards, and often mutual accountability. This may seem wise and efficient—and historically, it often has been. But the very structure that allows for cooperation also creates a single entry point for corruption. Progressive ideologues or theological liberals need…

Anti-Semitism – The War Against the Jews

The story of the Jewish people begins not in Europe or Russia, but in the dusty hills of Canaan—today’s Israel and Palestinian territories—where a man named Abram was called by the Lord to leave Ur and follow Him to a promised land. God’s covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12, 15, and 17) forms the backbone of…

Debunking the Myth – Modern Palestinians Are Not Descendants of the Canaanites or Philistines

One of the most persistent and politically charged myths in the modern Middle East conflict is the claim that today’s Palestinian Arabs are the direct descendants of the ancient Canaanites—or alternatively, the Philistines. This narrative, often repeated in political and activist rhetoric, serves to challenge the historical connection between the Jewish people and the land…

The Unpardonable Sin – A Biblical and Theological Examination from Mark 3

The concept of the “unpardonable sin” is perhaps one of the most sobering and misunderstood teachings in the New Testament. Rooted in Jesus’ response to the accusations of the scribes in Mark 3:22–30, this warning has gripped the minds and hearts of countless believers. Some fear they may have committed it, others wonder if certain…

The Prodigal Son – Identity, Sexual Confusion, and the Rejection of One’s Roots

In our modern culture, we often miss the subtle signs of spiritual rebellion that take root long before they blossom into open sin. One such sign is a quiet, often unspoken contempt—a disdain for one’s family, community, or place of origin. It is a bitterness that festers in the heart, especially during adolescence, when identity…

The Cosmological Argument – Why the Universe Needs God

There are only a handful of questions as foundational as this: Why is there something rather than nothing? For many centuries, thoughtful men and women across cultures have wrestled with the origin of the universe. Atheists today may dismiss the question or appeal to vague scientific unknowns, but Christians have long offered a clear, rational…

From Rome to Regeneration – A Better Testimony Than Returning to Tradition

In the face of disillusionment with modern evangelicalism, some Protestants—especially young men—are leaving their churches and embracing Roman Catholicism. Their stories often sound similar: “I wanted depth,” “I wanted history,” or “I was tired of emotionalism and needed something structured.” What they find in Roman Catholicism is a system rich in ritual, hierarchy, tradition, and…

Are Christians Criticizing Gender Ideology Unloving?

In an Easter editorial, a local newspaper editor-in-chief lamented Christians who criticize gender ideology, implying such objections are inherently unloving. This claim is not just a misunderstanding of Christian theology and ethics; it represents a deeper cultural confusion about what love truly is. Christians who confront the destructive lies of gender ideology are not engaging…

The Woke and Their Ideological Father, Karl Marx

The moral authority of the “woke” is a counterfeit virtue rooted not in transcendent truth, but in an anti-Christian worldview. Today’s progressive ideology did not spring from nowhere. It is a mutation of Marxist thought—an ideology birthed in rebellion, nourished by envy, and weaponized through deception. Parents, especially Christian ones, must understand that the woke…

“Lived Experience” as a Basis for Truth

Welcome to the kooky world of the woke mind. Are you ready to explore the depths of their delusions? This is a discussion on the phrase “lived experience”. Fasten your safety belt. When many on the political left invoke the term “lived experience,” they refer to the personal, subjective experiences of individuals—especially those from groups…

The 1619 Project – A Conservative Critique

In 2019, The New York Times Magazine launched the 1619 Project under the direction of journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. It boldly claimed that the United States was not truly founded in 1776, but in 1619—the year African slaves were first brought to the British colonies. Reframing American history through the lens of slavery and systemic racism,…

Who’s to Blame for Our Suffering—Adam, God, or Ourselves?

The problem of suffering has haunted humanity since the dawn of time. Who’s responsible? Many lay the blame at the feet of God—if He is good and all-powerful, why does He permit so much pain? Others shift responsibility to Adam, the first man, whose disobedience brought sin and death into the world. Still others reject…

One Word, One Lord – Why the Collapse of Free Speech in the UK Reveals the Need for a Christian Consensus

Western nations, and the United Kingdom in particular, are suffering under the weight of an ideological contradiction. On one hand, multiculturalism promises pluralism, tolerance, and social cohesion. On the other, progressive elites increasingly police speech, suppress dissent, and enforce ideological conformity. This is most vividly seen in the realm of free speech—where different groups (Christians,…

Howard Zinn and the Poisoned Legacy of A People’s History of the United States

Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States has been hailed by leftist intellectuals and Hollywood elites as a masterpiece of American history. To others—particularly conservative Christians, classical liberals, and anti-Communist patriots—it is a dangerous revisionist work filled with distortions, ideological propaganda, and deliberate omissions. Few books have had as profound a cultural impact…

What is “chestfeeding”? Men pretending to nurse infants

In a culture increasingly defined by rebellion against God’s design, the rise of “chestfeeding”—a term used to describe attempts by biological males to nourish infants from artificially stimulated nipples—marks a new low in the sexual revolution’s war on nature and morality. The practice, promoted and endorsed by Western governments including the United States, is not…

A House Divided – The Tragic Compromise on Abortion Within Seventh-day Adventist Institutions

Seventh-day Adventists are widely known for advocating clean living, obedience to God’s commandments, and the pursuit of truth. They emphasize health, education, and morality. Yet a profound contradiction lurks beneath this moral exterior: the official positions and practices of many SDA-affiliated hospitals permit the performance of elective abortions—including abortions based on rape, incest, and congenital…

Criminalizing Biblical Counseling – The Rising Global Threat Against Christian Counselors Who Oppose Gender Ideology

What was once considered the compassionate, biblically faithful ministry of pastors and Christian counselors—offering hope, prayer, and moral guidance to the confused and hurting—is increasingly being labeled “conversion therapy” and even “hate speech.” Nowhere is this more evident than in discussions surrounding gender dysphoria. From state laws in the United States to sweeping federal criminal…

National Blessing and National Judgment – Deuteronomy 28 and the American Decline

Deuteronomy 28 stands as one of the most solemn and sobering chapters in all of Scripture. It spells out, in plain terms, the blessings that would come to ancient Israel if they obeyed God’s covenant, and the curses that would come upon them if they disobeyed. While these promises and threats were covenantal in nature—specifically…