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How the Roman Catholic Church Drifted and Why Reform Became Necessary
Originally Posted January 20, 2026 – Updated October 21, 2026 Of all the questions I have...
Election and Predestination: Did God Choose Us, or Did We Choose Him?
The question is, do we choose Christ and are saved? Or has God first chosen us?...
Christians Can Judge, But We Must Judge Righteously
Can Christians Judge Others? “Don’t judge me.” You’ve probably heard that sentence after saying something as...
What Does “the Law” Mean in the Bible? Commandments, Torah, or All Scripture?
What Does “the Law” Mean in the Bible? Commandments, Torah, or All Scripture? Few words in...
Which Christian Denominations Believe in Justification by Faith Alone? Are All Professing Christians Saved?
Which Christians Are Saved? Which Christian denominations believe in the doctrine of justification by faith alone?...
A Biblical and Historical Defense of Penal Substitutionary Atonement
He Bore Our Curse: A Thorough Biblical and Historical Defense of the Doctrine of Penal Substitutionary...
Should Artificial Intelligence Be Used in Bible Study?
Years back, a Bible study session would include a copy of a study Bible, whether physical...
Paul Versus James, Faith Versus Works: Is There a Biblical Contradiction?
Few theological issues have generated as much discussion throughout church history as the relationship between faith...
The Lost Discipline of Christian Self-Denial
A Biblical Doctrine of Self-Esteem We live in an age that constantly tells us to put...
The Dangers of Modern Feminism and Where It Diverges from Biblical Truth
One of the greatest historical ironies of our day is that many people assume Christianity has...
Why the Bible Is Actually True
Why I Believe the Holy Bible Is Actually True Few books have been examined, criticized, attacked,...
Bill C-9 and Canadian Christians: Could Believers Face Criminal Charges for “Hate Speech”?
On June 4, 2026, the Canadian Senate Passed the Bill. What Now? Over the past several...
Did The Early Church Baptize Babies? A Historical and Biblical Analysis
A meme recently circulated online showing a frustrated Baptist arguing with several early church figures like...
The Billy Graham Rule and the Fight for Marital Purity
The late evangelist Billy Graham did not create the so-called “Billy Graham Rule” because he hated...
The Quiet Problem of Church Bullies No One Wants to Talk About
There is a kind of problem in the church that rarely gets addressed directly, yet almost...
In Defense of Christian Movies: Why the Critics Miss the Point
Christian movies sure take a beating online. You don’t have to scroll far before you see...
The Most Misinterpreted Bible Verses (And What They Actually Mean)
Stop Taking These Bible Verses Out of Context If you spend any time around Christian culture,...
Are You “Hebraizing?” Stop Trying to Sound More Biblical Than the Bible
There’s a trend that keeps popping up in Christian circles, especially online. You’ve probably seen it....
The King’s Bride: Why Churches Must Guard the Purity and Beauty of Christ’s Church
A reflection on Paul Washer’s sermon illustration about the Bride of Christ and a biblical call...
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