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Spiritual Formation: Contemplative & Holiness Traditions

18 Jul 2021August 28, 2021

Introduction Spiritual formation theology is not enough for true transformation. In order to align oneself with the actions and person of Jesus Christ, it is helpful to instill certain practices…

Morality & Ethics: A Biblical Approach

17 Jul 2021August 28, 2021

Morality and integrity are at the core of a life lived in the discipleship of Jesus Christ. Andrew Dubrin (Professor of Management Emeritus at the E. Philip Saunders College of…

Watch “”A Message From the Gay Community” Performed by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus” on YouTube

13 Jul 2021August 28, 2021

https://youtu.be/ArOQF4kadHA The existence of this video and the fact that it has not had widespread press is mind-blowing. Click on the link (while you still can) and watch this message…

An Abductive Moral Argument for Theism

11 Jul 2021August 28, 2021

Introduction The topic of morality is a precarious one. It is often invoked in cultural or political arenas without any pushback as to what morality is or where its foundations…

Prayer for the Fourth of July

4 Jul 2021August 28, 2021

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divineprovidence you have appointed various orders in your Church:Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are [now] called…

Roots of Spiritual Formation

28 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

The Two Staples of Spiritual Formation Anyone interested in the Christian way of life would rightly understand the concept of spiritual formation. It is essentially the sanctifying process by which…

Pastoral Care & Counseling

27 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

Pastoral care and pastoral counseling are integral concepts necessary for effective ministry within institutional settings and church communities. It is vital to identify, recognize and differentiate between these two vocations.…

Watch “Can You Make The Case For A LOCAL FLOOD From Scripture Alone?” on YouTube

26 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

https://youtu.be/tIWTb3RED44 This is an interesting viewpoint on the global flood controversy within theological circles. It is a small, but interesting, debate on whether their was a global flood or a…

The Abolition of Man: A Critique

24 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis is a wonderfully witty and insightful treatises on the societal and education ills of subjective moral reasoning and values. It is an age…

Who Is Melchizedek?

21 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

Definitions Matter: “Melchizedek: Mysterious biblical personality whose name means “king of righteousness.” The historical record about this priest-king is contained in Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4; and Hebrews 5:10; 6:20; 7:1–17.”[1]…

Who Owns the Rainbow?

16 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

Did you ever stop and notice what happened to the Christian view of the rainbow? When you walk down the street or ride in a car and see a sign…

Book Review: The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas

6 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

This article is a short review of the book by Paul Copan and Kenneth D. Litwak called The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas: Paul's Mars Hill Experience for Our…

Imago Dei

3 Jun 2021August 28, 2021

“Image of God A phrase found several times in the book of Genesis (Gen 1:7–27; 5:1–3; 9:6). Distinguishes humankind from the animal and plant kingdoms. Elevates humankind above all terrestrial…

What is Anglican Grace?

1 Jun 2021June 16, 2021

The following short essay is short expose on Grace from the Anglican tradition. The Anglican perspective is that of reformed (little r) theology. Although the Anglican communion was formulated directly…

God & Righteousness: Theodicy Part III

28 May 2021August 28, 2021

Evil and the God to be Worshipped Introduction The material world that humanity resides within is full of immense catastrophe, desolation, and toxicity. It is truly a world full…

Woke Theology: How the Progressive Movement Made Its way into the Church

24 Feb 2021April 27, 2021

There are many views as to where liberal theology started and how it made its way into the Global Church. Some of the scholastic work goes back many, many centuries…

The 2020 Election has not been officially called – Truth matters!

18 Nov 2020April 27, 2021

https://www.theepochtimes.com/election-outcome-unclear-amid-pending-recounts-and-legal-challenges_3569967.html?utm_source=share-btn-copylink The above article is a non-biased take on the current status of the Presidential election that took place on November 3rd. We recommend that you read the article and…

True Christians do not vote their conscience, they vote the bible.

2 Nov 2020April 27, 2021

“Always let your conscience be your guide.” If you are like me, you grew up singing this tune. It was popularized by the movie Pinocchio where we were introduced to…

Can a Woman Preach If Elders Affirm It?

23 Jul 2020April 27, 2021

https://youtu.be/NSvwEB2WDAU

Six Dimensions of Human Nature

13 Jul 2020February 15, 2022

What really is human nature and how does it pertain to the Christian walk in faith? The following article is a short introduction to spiritual formation and human nature. It…

Social Justice…

The Need for Self-Care Amid this Crisis

19 Jun 2020July 11, 2020

The last few months have had a crippling effect on America and its compatriots. Normal people living out their lives in peace and hope have been sidelined by political opportunist…

Should Women be allowed to Preach and Teach in the Christian Church?

19 Jun 2020July 11, 2020

https://youtu.be/pFHfa0s1XLM This is a very interesting documentary about women in leadership roles in the Church. It will undoubtedly upset a large majority of people who see this as a…

Watch “Ethnic Gnosticism | Voddie Baucham” on YouTube

4 Jun 2020July 11, 2020

https://youtu.be/Ip3nV6S_fYU In the modern world, we live in, this message could not be overstated. R-Rated Religion fully endorses Dr. Voddie Baucham and his various ministries. We strongly encourage you to…