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 →

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 →

He Saved Me, He Saved Me Not: Finding Assurance in the Free Grace – Lordship Salvation Debate (Part 3)

In Part 2 of this series, we talked about several important reasons why it is imperative to progress in our sanctification, such as the alignment with who we already are in Christ (indicatives), and the avoidance of several different types of spiritual loss. The most detrimental is the loss of "fake salvation", a state that … Continue reading He Saved Me, He Saved Me Not: Finding Assurance in the Free Grace – Lordship Salvation Debate (Part 3) →

He Saved Me, He Saved Me Not: Finding Assurance in the Free Grace – Lordship Salvation Debate (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the Free Grace - Lordship Salvation debate, highlighting the key areas of debate, as well as some Biblical insights that could offer a bridge between these positions. Here in Part 2, we will continue to discuss Paul's theology of synergistic sanctification in the context of the dual … Continue reading He Saved Me, He Saved Me Not: Finding Assurance in the Free Grace – Lordship Salvation Debate (Part 2) →

He Saved Me, He Saved Me Not: Finding Assurance in the Free Grace – Lordship Salvation Debate (Part 1)

After being nurtured in a godly Christian home, Joe made a life-changing choice to make Jesus his personal Savior when he was 11 years old. He was immediately baptized by the Children's Pastor. He continued to attend church and youth services, generally obey his parents, and engage in the basic spiritual practices expected from a … Continue reading He Saved Me, He Saved Me Not: Finding Assurance in the Free Grace – Lordship Salvation Debate (Part 1) →

My Rediscovery of Biblical Healing Out of the Word of Faith Movement

I’ll never forget the phone call I received from a friend at church. A week earlier, she had privately told me about a mass that doctors had discovered. Considering me a “prayer warrior”, she asked me to pray for her healing. I did not hesitate to pray a zealous prayer over her that day, asking … Continue reading My Rediscovery of Biblical Healing Out of the Word of Faith Movement →

An Egalitarian Friendly Complementarian View of Women in Ministry

I was recently asked by a friend (who is also a pastor) about my view of women in ministry. He has a vested interest in this topic because he has daughters who could eventually become quite involved in ministry, as he is. I don't have daughters, but I do have a very smart and able … Continue reading An Egalitarian Friendly Complementarian View of Women in Ministry →