Eternal Security, Producing Fruit, and John 15
Within modern American Christianity, the idea of Eternal Security seems to be quite common. It is known among many evangelicals, with Calvinistic leanings, as "Perseverance of the Saints," or it…
Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?
One of the most misleading teachings of Calvinism is that Jesus was forsaken by God while on the cross. While not all Protestant Christians believe this, those who do believe…
Christianity: More than a Crucifixion
Nearly 2,000 years ago, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was tried and put to death by crucifixion on the Friday before Easter, which today we call Good Friday. Unfortunately,…
Faith and Works: The Perfect Duo
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute…
Grace is not Unmerited Favor
If asked what is Grace most in Christianity today some would define it as the unmerited favor of God. Seems legitimate since popular Ministers like Joseph Prince and Joyce Meyer…
The Apostle Paul: The Perfect Example of Repentance (Metanoia)
The Biblical idea of repentance is much more than most modern Christians associate today. It is more than just simply asking for forgiveness or feeling sorry for your actions. While…
Why Christians Should not Keep Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, is considered the holiest day in Judaism. It is observed by some Christians as well even though this practice is incompatible with Christianity…
The Sinner’s Prayer: Confusing Justification and Salvation
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and you believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. - Romans 10:9The…
Problems with Calvinism’s Penal Substitution Atonement
We have all heard it said that Jesus took God’s wrath in our place on the cross (see Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?). This is something I had…
Jeremiah 29:11 is not about Personal Prosperity
Jeremiah 29:11 is an extremely popular Bible verse often quoted in an individualized fashion to show that God wants us to be prosperous financially, vocationally, materially, etc. This verse can…