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 →

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 →

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 →

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) →

The Mission of Middle Ground Theology

In these divisive times, Middle Ground Theology exists to humbly interact with historically debated theological issues, with a goal of appreciating common ground, brainstorming creative Biblical rapprochements, or simply demonstrating gracious disagreement. Our interaction is intentionally "quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger" (James 1:19). Our mantra is "In Essentials Unity, In … Continue reading The Mission of Middle Ground Theology →