The Psalmist proclaims: “Heaven is declaring God’s glory; the sky is proclaiming his handiwork (Ps. 19:1)." Next, David states in verse 7, “The Lord’s instruction is perfect, reviving one’s very being." These two statements have often been associated with general and special revelation because they both unveil the character of God. In this paper, I... Continue Reading →
How was Jesus both Fully God and Fully Man?
Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man---yet is one person. In this essay, I will defend the dual nature of Christ’s humanity and deity. Then, I will explain why this reality is crucial for the salvation of the world. The duality of Christ begins in Mary’s womb. The Bible states: “that which is... Continue Reading →
The 4 Major Themes of the Bible: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration
There are 4 main themes that interconnect the history of the Judeo-Christian worldview. The first is creation. In the beginning, God created time and the universe by His power, turning nothing into something (ex-nihilo). He created the stars, galaxies, fish, cucumbers, trees, giraffes, and his greatest work of all, humankind. God placed the man Adam... Continue Reading →
The Bible Question: Fact or Fiction?
I often hear skeptics argue that the Bible is not true. It’s just a mythological book that a bunch of people made up with no historical validity. These opinions may be rampant today, but they are not grounded in truth. There is strong evidence suggesting the Bible is historically trustworthy. I will provide just a... Continue Reading →
What Jesus thought about Women in the Bible
Christianity elevated the status of women more than any other religious or political system during the first century. Jesus’ disciples included several women (Luke 8:1-3), a practice very rare among the rabbis of his day. Not only that, but Christ’s first recorded disclosure of his own identity as the true Messiah was made to a woman (John 4:25-26). This... Continue Reading →
The Dieography of Christ
"If Christ didn't rise from the dead, we of all people are most to be pitied." - Apostle Paul Daniel Webster was a leading American Senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil War. He participated in important U.S. Supreme Court cases, which bolstered the authority of the Federal government. His biography,... Continue Reading →
Extending Grace in a Culture of Revenge
There are 5 members of my family. I have two older brothers, Tyson and Brian. They are both in the medical field working as doctors. My father made his living as a Physical Therapist and business owner while my Mom stayed at home. I had a great experience growing up. My family demonstrated mercy, forgiveness,... Continue Reading →
The Parable of the other Prodigal Son
Read Luke 15:11-32. Meditate on this scripture passage for 20 minutes and ask yourself: What is the main idea? What are good questions to ask? How can I apply this story to my life? Main Idea (s) 1. The story of the Prodigal Son is in a series with two other like-minded parables, the lost sheep and... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Gospel Never Returns Void
In the spring of 1992, a fourth-grade class from Portland, Maine was being taught about ocean currents. During one lesson, their teacher, Pamela Trieu, spoke about the Gulf Stream and how it flows along the East Coast and rotates around Europe. After the lesson, the kids came up with an innovative idea. They exclaimed, “Let’s... Continue Reading →
What Is The Judgment Of God For Sin?
"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God (Heb. 10:26-27)." The text is not declaring that if you sin once after receiving the knowledge of the truth,... Continue Reading →