Author: Chad Marinelli

Chad is a passionate preacher, teacher, writer, and church leader. He has directed discipleship programs, youth ministries, worship teams, and street evangelism teams for over twenty years, and currently serves as Professor of Biblical Music and Worship at Master's International University of Divinity. He is also an Operations Research Scientist, specializing in supply chain and logistics mathematical modeling. He graduated from Grove City College (B.S.), Youngstown State University (M.S.), and Master’s International University of Divinity (M.Min, D.BiblicalStudies). He has an amazing wife and three sons. They currently live in Ocala Florida.

The Quest for Apostolic Continuity: Navigating the Claims of Eastern Orthodoxy

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in conversions to Eastern Orthodoxy. This trend may be attributed to its alleged guardianship of the original apostolic teachings and sacred traditions; an appealing alternative for Protestants who are frustrated with the fragmentation and pop-culture orientation prevailing in the protestant ecosystem. However, an evaluation of these … Continue reading The Quest for Apostolic Continuity: Navigating the Claims of Eastern Orthodoxy →

From Apostles to Elders: The Evolution of Church Government

Determining a biblical model of church government is no small feat, given the evolving nature of leadership in the New Testament era, and the lack of exhaustive, step-by-step ecclesiastical instructions. This article seeks to navigate these complexities by examining the principles and practices of New Testament church governance, with the aim of discerning a model … Continue reading From Apostles to Elders: The Evolution of Church Government →

God and Country? Ten Key Points about the Christian and Government

In light of the upcoming election, with its whirlwind of debates, promises, lies and controversies, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disillusioned. As a Christian, navigating the political landscape can be particularly challenging. This article aims to outline ten key points regarding the Christian and government. These points will provide a thoughtful perspective on how … Continue reading God and Country? Ten Key Points about the Christian and Government →

Clarifying Calvinist Concepts for Arminians

Judging from the numerous posts I see online where non-Calvinists (often Arminians) attack Calvinists for depicting a God who causes sin and treats the reprobate unfairly, I think it’s time to make a post to bring some clarity and cultivate unity.  Below are nine Calvinistic propositions which significantly intersect with Arminian theology, yet are either … Continue reading Clarifying Calvinist Concepts for Arminians →

An Evangelical Friendly “Real Presence” View of Communion

The Eucharist, also known as the Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper, holds a central place in Christian worship. Since its inception at the Last Supper that Jesus shared with His disciples, this mysterious meal has been practiced by Christ followers. Beliefs behind the practice, however, are not quite as unanimous.  The Eucharist has been … Continue reading An Evangelical Friendly “Real Presence” View of Communion →

Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Uniting Restorationist and Evangelical Views of Baptism (Part 2)

Baptism stands as a pivotal sacrament within the Christian tradition, a rite of passage that has sparked theological discourse since the earliest days of the Church.  In my previous article on baptism, I demonstrated how saving faith apart from water baptism was somewhat foreign to the New Testament church. While baptism was not a hard … Continue reading Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Uniting Restorationist and Evangelical Views of Baptism (Part 2) →

Putting Our Heads Together: Learning Theology Together the Way we Learn Apologetics Together (Part 2)

Welcome back to the second installment of our series - “Putting our Heads Together”. In the previous article, I discussed how many of our theological controversies stem from apparent contradictions in the bible, not unlike those that we jointly tackle when seeking solid answers for skeptics and seekers. I argued that we need to cultivate … Continue reading Putting Our Heads Together: Learning Theology Together the Way we Learn Apologetics Together (Part 2) →

Putting Our Heads Together: Learning Theology Together the Way we Learn Apologetics Together (Part 1)

The other day, I answered a question about the apparent contradiction between Moses’s claim that Abraham did not know “Yahweh” (Ex 6:3) and earlier passages that claim Abraham did call on the name of “Yahweh” (Gen 12:8, 13:4). The truth is, the Bible does have some of these “surface level” contradictions that consume inquiring minds. … Continue reading Putting Our Heads Together: Learning Theology Together the Way we Learn Apologetics Together (Part 1) →

Glass Houses Throwing Stones: The Counterproductive Theodicy Debate Between Theology Camps

So many debates between evangelical theological camps revolve around Theodicy, or the theological attempts to vindicate our omnipotent, omnibenevolent God from the problem of evil. Within this debate, the emphasis is often on the relationship of God’s predetermination and foreknowledge to evil. I am going to challenge that emphasis! Are Determinism and Foreknowledge Really the … Continue reading Glass Houses Throwing Stones: The Counterproductive Theodicy Debate Between Theology Camps →