Controversy
Why I Cannot Hold to Postmillennialism
Today, I will cover why I cannot hold to Postmillennialism. I personally adhere to the Historic Premillennial view of the end times. While I respect my brothers and sisters who hold to other millennial beliefs, I simply cannot affirm Postmillennialism as biblically accurate. I’m convinced that the Scriptures teach that Christ Himself will return before the millennium to establish His righteous reign on the earth, rather than the Church ushering it in beforehand. That being said, I deeply love Amillennialists…
Why I Believe the Pre-Tribulational Rapture is Unbiblical
Introduction: Brothers, Not Enemies Let me begin with something important: Christians who believe in a separate, Pre-Tribulational Rapture of the Church are still my brothers and sisters in Christ. This is not an issue that determines salvation. It is what we call a secondary issue—meaning we can disagree in this area and still stand shoulder-to-shoulder at the foot of the cross, united by the blood of Jesus Christ. I know many godly men and women who hold firmly to the…
Why King James-Onlyism Gets It Wrong
If you have been in church for any length of time, you have probably met someone who insists that the King James Bible is the only true Word of God. To them, if you are not using the King James Version (KJV), then you are either deceived, unfaithful, or even flirting with heresy. This belief is called King James-Onlyism (KJVO). At first glance, it sounds zealous. After all, who would not want to protect God’s Word from corruption? The problem…
The Doctrine of Discernment and the Call to Expose False Teachers
Introduction – The Critical Need for Discernment Today If you spend any time in the broader Christian world, you will know that the very mention of certain names will stir up strong opinions. Say the name “Justin Peters,” and some will nod in appreciation, while others roll their eyes in frustration and anger. Bring up “John MacArthur,” “Todd Friel,” “Voddie Baucham,” “James White,” “Costi Hinn,” or “Phil Johnson,” and you may find the same split. Mention “Mike Winger,” “Alisa Childers,”…
Responding to the Most Common Myths About Calvinism
Grace in the Midst of the Cage Stage If you spend enough time in Christian social media comment sections or theological groups, you’ll notice something strange: people can become surprisingly combative (and ungracious) when they start talking about God’s grace. It sounds ironic, doesn’t it? The truth is, this corner of theology—what we often refer to as soteriology, the doctrine of salvation—has sparked centuries of debate between those who emphasize God’s sovereignty in salvation (often called Calvinists) and those who…
Could AI Be Linked to the Rise of the Antichrist?
Let me start this by saying: what I present in this blog post is merely a hypothesis. Not doctrine. It’s not a hill I’m willing to die on. But the topic below is something I’ve been chewing on lately, and I think it’s worth at least laying it all out and asking the question. What if artificial intelligence plays a major role in the rise of the Antichrist and the establishment of the one-world government and religion that’s described in…
Can True Prophets of God Be Inaccurate?
Earlier today, I stumbled upon a meme image talking about false prophets and true prophets. As I always try to be discerning about any piece of instruction or advice found on the web, I quickly analyzed it: The first part reads, “A false prophet will tickle the ears of the lukewarm and give false hope to the desperate.” So far, so good, as we know that many who claim to be modern-day “prophets” boast about having direct messages from God…
The Dangers Christians Face in Today’s Secular Society
If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they keep my word, they will also keep yours.” – John 15:19-20 [ESV] In the 21st Century, secularism has…
Essential Features of a Good Church
Looking for a legitimately good church? Or if you already have a home church, are you curious to see how it stacks up as a local body of worship? Whatever the case, it’s important to know and identify what a solid church is like, as a vibrant, growing, evangelical, Bible-believing church serves as a hub for the spiritual development of its members, and a beacon of the Gospel for the broader community. But what specifically defines a good, evangelical, Bible-believing church?…