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1. Don't Trust Overconfident Theologians

... rabbi Gamaliel, was absolutely certain of his theology. So certain and zealous was he that it drove him to violence he perceived to be the "will of God." He was on a righteous rampage in an attempt to snuf ...

Created on 12 August 2021

2. Charisma and Theology Do Not Equate to Character and True Spirituality ...

... were from God. Even though they saw Jesus delivering people from demonic oppression, they thought the power Jesus was using was demonic. Their theology, coupled with a lack of real fellowship with God, ...

Created on 10 March 2021

3. The Dangerous Way the 'New Pro-Choice Christian' Interprets Scripture

The landscape of the abortion discussion in the American church has dramatically changed. and a new demographic of American Christians has emerged. This new demographic is actively challenging life-in-the-womb ...

Created on 29 October 2020

4. How to Be Good Stewards for God's Kingdom

Pastor Shawn Gabie says it's crucial to not just hear the Word, but apply it to our individual lives so we may carry out the calling God gave us. We can't stop honing our gifts and talents, even if it ...

Created on 24 April 2020

5. Bible Project: How to Read Book of Romans in Historical Context

The abstract art in the new Bible Project video makes for a compelling journey as Tim Mackie explains how to read the New Testament letters in historical context. He focuses a lot on the book of Romans, ...

Created on 11 March 2020

6. 5 Theological Terms You Should Know to Fully Understand the Gospel

Pop quiz time! See if you know these theological terms: "justification," "substitutionary atonement," "redemption," "propitiation" and "regeneration." Allen Parr compares "redemption" to a slave being ...

Created on 05 February 2020

7. Why 'I'm a Warrior' Theology Could Keep You From a Life of Victory ...

...  helped me to understand the error in this theology after I went through an exhausting medical issue that left numerous doctors scratching their head and saying, "Your brain MRI shows that something is wr ...

Created on 29 January 2020

8. If Space Aliens Are Real, Does That Disprove Christianity?

Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, just posted a nine-minute video to YouTube discussing the theological implications of discovering ...

Created on 22 May 2019

9. The Names of God: Your Secret Key to True Happiness

Paul had spent two years in prison with no definite charges having been made against him. Festus didn't know what to do with Paul, so when King Agrippa arrived for a visit, he brought this terrifying Roman ...

Created on 17 May 2019

10. How a Spirit-Filled Lady and Derek Prince Helped Turn a Theologian Into a Charismatic

Mark Virkler's conservative Baptist background had him convinced that miracles, healing and speaking in tongues had no place in today's church world. Admittedly egotistical and convinced he was right, ...

Created on 14 May 2019

11. Holy Spirit Told Me, 'Get Out of the Theological Box if You Want to Grow'

... e not my security blanket. My theology is free to change. Instead I hold tightly to the Bible (Ps. 1), the Spirit (John 6:63) and the counsel of my spiritual advisers (Prov. 11:14). Now my normal appro ...

Created on 13 May 2019

12. What I Had in Common With Rachel Held Evans

You can have confidence in God and trust in His will, but still feel saddened by the outcome. Sincere sadness is how I am feeling after hearing the news that progressive Christian author Rachel Held Evans ...

Created on 07 May 2019

13. Joseph Mattera: Why the American Church Gets so Confused About Apostolic Ministry

... ailable for sale quite yet, but you should keep your eye out for it in the near future. He also writes weekly blogs on theology, philosophy and cultural issues on his website, josephmattera.org. And in case ...

Created on 28 March 2019

14. Why Liberal Theology Undermines the True Power of the Gospel ...

...  in recent times. And when it comes to the church, the same thing is true—overtly liberal theology is gaining influence at a staggering rate. Of course, there are strands of liberal thinking that can drasticall ...

Created on 21 March 2019

15. Why We Need to Stop Fighting Over the Rapture, Hell and Beards

John Wesley followed a time-tested approach: "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, charity." Wesley believed that the spirit of charity needs to take into consideration ...

Created on 19 February 2019

16. How Mary Worshipped With Theology ...

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His servant; surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has ...

Created on 11 January 2019

17. R.T. Kendall: We Must Return to Loving Sound Doctrine

"You are not responsible for being clever, intellectual, educated or brilliant. It is what your heart longs for." Renowned theologian R. T. Kendall pens these words in his book More of God to emphasize ...

Created on 10 January 2019

18. Why You Can't Say All World Religions Are the Same

The beginning of a new year is often a time for introspection. A time for new year's resolutions. Even a time to explore religion and spirituality as a way to start the new year "right." But are all world ...

Created on 03 January 2019

19. Is This 'Progressive' Theology Destroying the Church? ...

So-called "progressive" Christians love to bash conservative Christians. They call us "dinosaurs." They mock us as "outdated fundamentalists." They taunt us as "Bible bashers." They claim to be the enlightened ...

Created on 18 December 2018

20. Beware of These Unbiblical 'Freedom Theologies'—Part 2

Editor's Note: Be sure to check out Part 1 of this series here. We Must Dive Into the Deep "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: "He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says these ...

Created on 11 December 2018