Hebrews 6:4-6 is among the most debated passages in all of Scripture. And much of the debate has revolved around the question: can true Christians lose their salvation? At first read, the text does seem to suggest one can—that one can truly experience the blessings of salvation and then fall away permanently, never to be…
How do Bible genealogies really matter? Genealogies, the systematic accounts of ancestry and descent, are a prominent feature throughout the Bible. From the book of Genesis to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, these detailed family records may seem tedious to modern readers at first glance. However, these genealogies serve multiple important purposes in Scripture:…
A reader writes: I’ve had two abortions in the past, and even though I’ve had an adorable baby since then, I can’t shake this overwhelming sense of shame and guilt. Will God ever forgive me for aborting my babies? Is this guilt real, or am I just imagining it? I feel so torn and don’t…
Why Affirm Total Depravity? Welcome to the first post in our series on TULIP, the five points of Calvinism that form the backbone of Reformed theology. In this series, we’re hoping to make a compelling, biblical case for each of these five doctrines that are often considered difficult yet, are profoundly important. The acronym TULIP…
Why Affirm Unconditional Election? Welcome to the second post in our series on TULIP, the five points of Calvinism that form the backbone of Reformed theology. In this series, we’re hoping to make a compelling, biblical case for each of these five doctrines that are often considered difficult yet, are profoundly important. The acronym TULIP…
Welcome to the third post in our series on TULIP, the five points of Calvinism that form the backbone of Reformed theology. In this series, we’re hoping to make a compelling, biblical case for each of these five doctrines that are often considered difficult yet, are profoundly important. The acronym TULIP stands for: T: Total…
Why Affirm Irresistible Grace? Welcome to the fourth post in our series on TULIP, the five points of Calvinism that form the backbone of Reformed theology. In this series, we’re hoping to make a compelling, biblical case for each of these five doctrines that are often considered difficult yet, are profoundly important. The acronym TULIP…
Why Affirm Perseverance of the Saints? Welcome to the fifth and final post in our series on TULIP, the five points of Calvinism that form the backbone of Reformed theology. In this series, we’re hoping to make a compelling, biblical case for each of these five doctrines that are often considered difficult yet, are profoundly…
Understanding Panentheism: Panentheism, often described as “all in God,” is a worldview that posits the universe exists within God but is not identical to God. Unlike pantheism, which asserts God and the universe are one and the same, panentheism maintains a distinction between God and creation. In this belief system, God is seen as both…
Understanding Pantheism: Pantheism is a worldview that equates God with the universe and everything in it. God is not seen as a personal, distinct being who exists independently of creation; rather, God is the sum total of all that exists. This view asserts everything is divine, and that the universe itself is a manifestation or…
