The word “orthodox” does not actually appear in the Bible, but its meaning is affirmed throughout the Scriptures. The Bible describes the existence of objective Biblical truth and prescribes the teaching and defense of this truth. We’re living in an age where it’s stylish for Christians to be involved in …
Read More »Why Does It Matter What We Believe About the Holy Spirit?
As Christians, our understanding and definition of the Holy Spirit separates us from other believers using similar terms. A proper understanding is important because it defines us as Christians and helps us understand how to respond to God’s Spirit. In this sense, the truth about the Holy Spirit has definitive …
Read More »What Does Christianity Say About the Holy Spirit? Three Important Attributes
The Holy Spirit is often misunderstood by Christians who may not have taken the time to properly investigate His nature. But as Christians, our understanding and definition of the Holy Spirit is critical as it separates us from other believers using similar terms but holding different beliefs. There are three …
Read More »What Does Christianity Say About Salvation? Six Big Questions
Every theistic worldview eventually asks a series of important questions: “What are God’s plans for us, His created children? Does God have a plan to reunite us to Himself? Is there a way we could someday meet God and exist with Him?” All theistic systems describe the manner in which …
Read More »What Is the Essential Truth About “End Times”?
In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the ways believers have traditionally viewed “end times”. What’s the difference between Pre-Millenialism, Post-Millenialism and A-Millenialism? Is only one of these views the orthodox view that we, as Christians, can accept and still call ourselves “Christians”? How do these views about …
Read More »What Do Christians Believe About the Nature of Jesus? (Podcast)
In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the nature of Jesus. Was Jesus just a man? Was he a good teacher or a prophet? Did He have supernatural powers? Was he God Himself? What do other faith systems believe about the nature of Jesus, and what must we …
Read More »What’s the Difference Between Heresy and Orthodoxy?
While we may be in a “post”-postmodern world, there are still many people who resist objective truth claims, particularly when these claims are moral or metaphysical in nature. Is anything objectively true, or is everything simply a matter of perspective and opinion? Christianity, as a worldview, rejects relativism. The Christian …
Read More »How Not to Become a Christian Chihuahua
I’ve been posting articles and blog entries for six or seven years now, so I’ve developed a relatively thick skin. I’ve saved all my email correspondence during this period of time to remind me of some of the responses I’ve received and to keep a record of complaints. Some people …
Read More »The Trinity is Not A Problem, It’s A Solution
Some would say that the Bible presents an irreconcilable dilemma. Both the New and Old Testament declare that there is only one God. Verses like Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Isaiah 43:10, James 2:19, 1 Corinthians 8:4, 6 and 1 Timothy 2:5-6 make it rather clear; the writers of Jewish and Christian scripture …
Read More »Why the Trinity Is So Important in the First Place
I’ve been writing this week about the truth of the triune nature of God, so I thought it might be appropriate to list a few reasons why this doctrine (commonly called the Trinity) is so important. It is certainly true that according to the claims of Christianity, salvation actually requires …
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