Gracious Debate:  Does Baptism Save? Reformed Versus Church of Christ

Podcast discussion:  https://answersinthemiddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/podcast_baptism.m4a Debate script: “Waters of Grace: A Reformed and Church of Christ Conversation on Baptism” Host: Welcome back to Waters of Grace. Today we’re discussing one of the most debated issues in Christian theology: baptism and salvation. Joining us are two guests. First, a Reformed theologian, Caleb, who holds to a sacramental and … Continue reading Gracious Debate:  Does Baptism Save? Reformed Versus Church of Christ →

The Ethiopian Bible Conspiracy: An Evangelical Response

The below video has rapidly gained attention for revealing a provocative and largely unknown dimension of Christian scripture through AI analysis, allegedly uncovering the Ethiopian Bible’s 22 additional books and post-resurrection teachings of Jesus that have been excluded from Western Christianity for centuries. This brief article will provide a brief structured refutation of this video, … Continue reading The Ethiopian Bible Conspiracy: An Evangelical Response →

Is Original Sin Fair?  A Virtual Consent View

One of the most persistent accusations leveled against Reformed theology is that God is unjust for allowing Adam’s sin to propagate to his offspring without their consent. The objection is usually framed emotionally: “How is it fair for me to be condemned for a choice I didn’t make?” Of course, we should already recognize that … Continue reading Is Original Sin Fair?  A Virtual Consent View →

The Providence of God in the Birth of Jesus

Today’s message is Christmas-related, particularly about the providence of God in the birth of Jesus. Let’s start with that word: providence. It kind of sounds like the word provide, doesn’t it? And that’s not accidental. In essence, both words share the same idea of looking ahead and preparing for future needs. We often hear that … Continue reading The Providence of God in the Birth of Jesus →

From Growing Pains to Gospel Pains: Kirk Cameron’s Shift on Hell

Kirk Cameron’s Announcement Kirk Cameron, the familiar face from Growing Pains and the Left Behind films, recently surprised many by announcing his belief in annihilationism. For decades he’s been known not only as a TV star but also as a bold evangelist. His School of Biblical Evangelism and the “Way of the Master” program he … Continue reading From Growing Pains to Gospel Pains: Kirk Cameron’s Shift on Hell →

Common Misuses of the Bible in Modern Politics

1. “The Bible Supports Unrestricted Equality for Immigrants” It is true that God commanded Israel to treat “the sojourner” with kindness, fairness, and protection from oppression (Ex. 22:21; Lev. 19:33–34). Nevertheless, the Law gave clear priority to Israelite citizens in a number of areas, including interest (Deut 23:19–20), debt release (Deut 15:1–3), Jubilee (Lev 25), … Continue reading Common Misuses of the Bible in Modern Politics →

Why So Harsh, God? The Census, the Plague, and the Problem of Evil

Few passages unsettle readers more than David’s census and the resulting plague recorded in 1 Chronicles 21 and 2 Samuel 24. The account forces us to grapple with difficult truths: human sin, divine punishment, God’s sovereignty, Satan’s involvement, and the mystery of suffering. At first glance, the situation seems unfair—even harsh. Why would God punish … Continue reading Why So Harsh, God? The Census, the Plague, and the Problem of Evil →

The People of God: Always More Than an Ethnic Nation

Introduction Few theological issues today provoke as much discussion as the question of who constitutes the true “people of God.” In recent years, renewed interest in Christian Zionism and support for the modern nation-state of Israel has led many to affirm that national Israel remains God’s uniquely chosen people with distinct covenant promises yet to … Continue reading The People of God: Always More Than an Ethnic Nation →

Does God Want All to be Saved? Calvinism and the Two Wills of God

“God is not double-minded. He can decree one thing and desire another, because He has layers of purposes.” 0 — John Piper Many Christians wrestle with a tension in Scripture. On one hand, it says that God "desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim 2:4) … Continue reading Does God Want All to be Saved? Calvinism and the Two Wills of God →

Calvinism is True “Because God…”

If anything affecting someone's salvation can be finally controlled by the action, inaction, or governing parameters of God, then God is ultimately sovereign over salvation, and Calvinism is essentially true. In other words, if we prod into the reasons for someone’s salvation, and the conversation ends up with a statement beginning with “because God…”, Calvinism … Continue reading Calvinism is True “Because God…” →