Editor’s Note: This post is part of our series, ‘Satan’s Lies: Common Deceptions in the Church Today’… “God hates the sin but loves the sinner.” This phrase has become so commonplace in Christian circles it’s often accepted without question. It sounds compassionate and merciful, Indeed, everyone agrees God hates sin—this is beyond dispute in Christian…
For sure, the account of Lot in Genesis 19 poses one of Scripture’s most difficult moral dilemmas. The apostle Peter calls this man “righteous” though he offered his own daughters to a violent mob. How do we possibly reconcile the two accounts? How we answer this question will depend on how we understand righteousness, sin,…
Lady Wisdom in Proverbs 8 declares “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work.” The chapter poses one of Scripture’s most fascinating theological puzzles. Is this mere poetic personification? Or could something deeper be at work? Perhaps, a pointer to Christ himself? The Reformed tradition has long maintained Proverbs 8’s Wisdom figure ultimately…
When we encounter names in Scripture, they often carry profound theological significance. None more so than the name shared by two pivotal Bible figures—Joshua, the successor to Moses, and Jesus Christ, whose Hebrew name Yeshua reveals a connection too remarkable to be coincidental. This exploration into Bible typology highlights how the Old Testament Joshua prefigures…
The story is familiar to most Bible readers. In Numbers 14, God‘s ready to wipe out the rebellious Israelites and start over with Moses. Then something remarkable happens—Moses intercedes, appealing to God’s reputation and promises, and God relents. The divine death sentence is commuted. So, did Moses actually change God’s mind? And if he did,…
We’ve all heard the comforting side of predestination—that God lovingly chooses His people for salvation. But what about the flip side? What about those not chosen? If God predestines some to salvation, does He also predestine others to damnation? And if so, how is that even fair? These questions touch on one of Christianity’s most…
REFORMED PERSPECTIVES ON OUR ETERNAL JOY “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) What is the ultimate goal of salvation? Many Christians may answer it is escape from judgement. Or they may say it is eternal life, or heaven. While true, these answers fall short of the breathtaking reality…
Few Bible verses about baptism generate as much discussion as Acts 2:38. Peter’s words at Pentecost have been interpreted in various ways across denominations, with significant implications for how we understand salvation, forgiveness, and the sacraments. This post examines this crucial verse from a Reformed perspective, showing how this theological tradition makes the best sense…
Ever worried Satan or his demons can see your thoughts? Perhaps you’ve had a sinful thought and immediately felt exposed, as if dark spiritual forces could peer into your mind. The fear troubles many believers, but Scripture provides clarity on this important question. In this post, we’ll examine what the Bible actually teaches about evil…
The question of how the Holy Spirit worked in the lives of Old Testament (OT) believers has profound implications for how we understand salvation history. Christians often wonder: Did Abraham, David, and the prophets experience the Holy Spirit the same way we do? If the Spirit could depart from King Saul, should New Testament (NT)…
