In Part 1 of this series we introduced the landscape of Pentecostalism. We then journeyed into a Biblical theology of the baptism in the Spirit, landing firmly on the historical position of the Baptism in the Spirit. Here in Part 2 we will take a closer look at the revelatory gifts of the Spirit, and … Continue reading The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 2)
The Holy Spirit’s role in the life of the believer has been a subject of much controversy particularly since the onset of Pentecostalism in the early 20th Century. This movement, spring-boarding from the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, has since spread throughout the entire world, giving birth to the Assemblies of God, the Churches … Continue reading The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 1)
Intro Throughout church history, movements claiming unique spiritual authority have often been defended through personal experiences, extraordinary testimonies, and unquestioned loyalty to their leaders. This topic is especially significant to me because I spent more than a decade in the Word of Faith and New Apostolic Movement and even served as a pastor within that … Continue reading When Loyalty Overrides Discernment: 10 Claims Used to Defend Kathryn Krick’s Ministry
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 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
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
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
The Millennial Maze Revelation 20 is a very curious, often debated passage that has divided theological camps for hundreds and hundreds of years. The main area of debate is the 1000 year period, or the millennium, which appears for the first time in verse 2. This enigmatic 1000 year period has no specific mention elsewhere … Continue reading An Amillennial Friendly Premillennialism (Part 1)
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
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
The Middle Ground 