“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
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…”
This chart provides a structured lens on the Christian worldview, mapping key realities—God’s sovereignty, suffering, human nature, Satan, demonic activity—before and after the fall, contrasting life in Adam vs. in Christ. It clarifies why suffering exists, whether for believers or non-believers, and dismantles misconceptions about fairness, justice, and spiritual warfare. Through this grid, we see … Continue reading The Christian Worldview and the Problem of Evil
Friends and family ask why I, as a decades-long contemporary worship leader, have left the contemporary worship scene. For a brief overview, I created a few reels on my social media platform (click here). For a deeper dive, I wrote this article. My Personal Journey I've been involved in the worship ministry for as long … Continue reading Rediscovering Worship: Ephesians 5:19 Insights
Below is some of my recent social media content touching on proof texts within the Word of Faith movement.
Below is some of my recent social media content touching Contemporary Worship versus Ephesians 5:19
The atheist lacks a foundation for asserting objective truths without divine revelation, emphasizing the necessity of an all-knowing being, like God, for meaningful claims.
Welcome to our Psalms section, where ancient words meet modern melodies. Here you'll find chord/lyric sheets and audio samples of my own contemporary renditions of the Psalms. Singing the Psalms is a timeless practice, one that bridges the rich history of the Church with our present-day worship. In Ephesians 5:18-19, Paul urges us to "be … Continue reading Embracing the Psalms: A Harmonious Tradition
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
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
The Middle Ground 