Suffering vs. Love How can there be an "all-loving" God, yet so much suffering in the world? This is a very common question, and although answered more thoroughly (and I'm sure more accurately) than I ever
Study Methodology When I study Scripture, I do my best to apply some rules and follow some patterns so that I may "correctly divide the word of truth". Most of these are things
Galatians - Part 4 We wrap up the letter to the Galatians with Paul's elaborations on walking in the Spirit. I say then, walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
galatians Galatians - Part 3 Overview of Galatians so far.We've left off (after what I hope was a sufficiently meticulous breakdown) with Paul presenting the problem at hand: Christian Jews have been (falsely) teaching the newer Christian
galatians Galatians - Part 2 Overall structure of Galatians so far.We left off with Paul's mini-biography in the first half of Chapter 2, with some mention of Titus and circumcision pressure from "false brothers". We
galatians Galatians - Part 1 Paul's letter to the Galatians gives us a brief glimpse into Paul's theological beginnings and deals with an issue regarding justification and its relation to our inheritance as the children of God. There
Wrongly Dividing Scripture Many false teachers bend and twist Scripture every day. Here are some red flags to look out for when a teacher "preaches from the Word": 🚩 Redefining "What it actually means
topical Hell - Part 3 Previously, we looked through all the New Testament for hell, and all associated concepts. We will now conclude the series with some final verses/arguments. If you want to follow along with the
topical Hell - Part 2 Previously, we looked through all the Old Testament for hell, and all associated concepts. Now, we will dig through the New Testament and do the same. If you want to follow along with
topical Hell - Part 1 I had the chance to dig into the subject of hell deeper than I ever had previously, reassessing my position and belief to make sure that what I believe aligns with Scripture. I
verse by verse John 3:1-21 With a brand new baby in the house, and a slew of things floating in my head, John 3 happened to come to mind recently. I've decided to walk through it a verse
topical Worship A while back I came across an article where the writer elaborated on his distaste for the "worship" industry, and how it muddies what "true Christian worship" is for
Incline Your Ear My son, if you will receive my words, and hide my commandments within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out