Long March Through the Institutions – Infiltration of American Society (An Overview)

In the 20th century, revolutionary Marxism underwent a significant mutation. No longer merely a theory of economic class warfare, it became an ideology aimed at reshaping Western civilization from within. The “long march through the institutions”—a phrase popularized by German radical Rudi Dutschke in the late 1960s—became the operational strategy of cultural revolutionaries who sought…

Doctrines of Grace – Perseverance of the Saints (Preservation of the Holy Spirit)

The doctrines of grace, often remembered by the acronym TULIP, outline the central Calvinist convictions about salvation and the absolute sovereignty of God. These five points—total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints—are not isolated petals of theological abstraction but interconnected truths that express the unshakable reality of God’s saving…

Doctrines of Grace – Irresistible Grace (Effectual Calling)

At the heart of Calvinism lies a passion for the glory and sovereignty of God in all things, especially in salvation. The doctrines of grace—commonly summarized by the acronym TULIP—are not merely theological abstractions but a robust system of truth rooted in Scripture and aimed at exalting God’s work in redeeming sinners. These doctrines proclaim…

Doctrines of Grace – Limited Atonement (Particular Redemption)

The doctrine of limited atonement is one of the most precious truths in the Reformed understanding of salvation, yet it is also one of the most widely misunderstood and frequently contested. Properly taught and biblically grounded, it brings into sharp relief the glory of Christ’s cross—not as a mere opportunity for redemption, but as the…

Doctrines of Grace – Unconditional Election (Sovereign Grace)

The doctrine of Unconditional Election stands as one of the most humbling, controversial, and beautiful truths of the Christian faith. It is one of the central components of the Five Points of Calvinism—commonly remembered by the acronym TULIP—which together are referred to as the Doctrines of Grace. These doctrines emphasize the utter sovereignty of God…

Doctrines of Grace – Total Depravity (Radical Corruption)

Calvinists affirm above all the absolute sovereignty of God—in creation, in providence, and most pivotally, in the salvation of sinners. This foundational truth sets the trajectory for what are known as the Five Points of Calvinism, or more properly, the Doctrines of Grace. These five theological anchors—Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and…

Doctrines of Grace – An Overview of Calvinism

The Doctrines of Grace, aka the Five Points of Calvinism, are a concise summary of Reformed soteriology. These doctrines address how God saves sinners, highlighting divine sovereignty, human inability, and the effectiveness of Christ’s atonement. They are represented by the acronym TULIP: Historical Development Prior to the Reformation Though fully articulated during the Reformation and…

Sola Fide – Justification by Faith Alone

The greatest question a human soul can ask is not how to find success, live longer, or even be happy—it is this: How can a sinner be made right with God? The doctrine of justification by faith alone provides the answer. It lies at the heart of the Christian gospel, distinguishing biblical Christianity from every…

Sola Gratia – Salvation by Grace Alone

Sola Gratia is a Latin term meaning “grace alone.” It declares that salvation is a gift from God—unearned, unmerited, and undeserved. The doctrine affirms that sinners are saved solely by the sovereign grace of God and not by any human effort, merit, or cooperation with divine assistance. In English, it is often rendered “by grace…

Soli Deo Gloria – To God Alone Be the Glory

“Soli Deo Gloria” is a Latin phrase meaning “To God Alone Be the Glory.” It expresses the conviction that all glory, honor, and praise belong to God alone, in every sphere of life and salvation. This principle was a pillar of the Protestant Reformation and served as both a doctrinal truth and a rallying cry…

Solus Christus – Christ Alone

The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century was not merely a political or ecclesiastical revolution; it was a rediscovery of the Gospel. Central to that rediscovery was the affirmation of five foundational truths—Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria. Each of these solas addressed a specific error or corruption within…

Sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone

The Protestant Reformation was more than a religious revolt—it was a return to foundational truths that had been buried under centuries of human tradition and ecclesiastical corruption. Among the central convictions of the Reformers was the doctrine of Sola Scriptura, Latin for “Scripture alone.” This doctrine was the formal cause of the Reformation, the very…

Five Solas Overview – A Return to Biblical Christianity

The Protestant Reformation was not simply a protest—it was a return. The Five Solas are the backbone of that return, standing as a theological and spiritual revolt against centuries of accumulated human tradition. To understand their meaning and enduring importance, one must first examine what they opposed. The story begins in the heart of medieval…

Essential Christianity – In Adam or In Christ – Two Humanities, Two Destinies

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture presents a cosmic contrast: the fallen race in Adam and the redeemed race in Christ. These are not just categories of behavior but categories of being—two humanities, two representatives, two covenants, two destinies. Every human being is either in Adam by physical birth or in Christ by spiritual birth. There…

Essential Christianity – Original Sin

Original sin refers to the inherited sin nature and guilt that all human beings possess as a result of Adam’s first act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden. It is not merely Adam’s sin, but a condition and legal standing passed down to all his descendants. This doctrine teaches that humanity is not born…

Essential Christianity – Salvation by Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ Alone

Salvation by grace through faith alone is the cornerstone of Biblical Christianity. It declares that fallen humanity is reconciled to God not by moral effort, religious ritual, or human merit, but solely by God’s unearned favor (grace), received through personal trust (faith) in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8–9 states: “For…

Essential Christianity – The Doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ is not a peripheral teaching but a central, non-negotiable doctrine of the Christian faith. From the earliest creeds of the church to the eschatological hope of believers today, the return of Christ stands as a cornerstone of Christian hope, judgment, and consummation. In an age of scoffers and skeptics…

Essential Christianity – The Work of the Holy Spirit

The work of the Holy Spirit refers to the personal and divine activity of the third Person of the Trinity in the world and particularly in the life of believers. The Holy Spirit is not merely a force or an influence, but God Himself, eternally coequal with the Father and the Son. His ministry includes…

Essential Christianity – Union with Christ

Union with Christ is one of the richest and most comprehensive doctrines in the Bible, encompassing the entire scope of redemptive history and every stage of the believer’s salvation. To be “in Christ” is not a metaphor or merely a legal status—it is a spiritual, covenantal reality that defines the believer’s entire identity and destiny.…

Essential Christianity – the Bodily Resurrection of Christ and the Believer

The bodily resurrection refers to the literal, physical rising of a person from the dead to a glorified, imperishable life. Central to Christian doctrine is the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after His crucifixion, which serves as the firstfruits and guarantee of the future resurrection of all who are united to Him by…

Essential Christianity – the Atonement of Christ

The atonement of Christ is the central doctrine that explains how sinners are reconciled to God through the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ. According to Scripture, Jesus bore the punishment due to sinners, fully satisfying divine justice and making peace between God and man. Key theological terms include: The 1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 8,…

Essential Christianity – The Virgin Birth

The doctrine of the virgin birth teaches that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary without a human father. This was a supernatural act of God that ensured Jesus would be fully God and fully man, sinless and qualified to be the Redeemer of humanity. This doctrine…

Essential Christianity – the Humanity of Christ

The humanity of Christ affirms that Jesus of Nazareth, the eternal Son of God, became truly and fully human. Without ceasing to be God, He took on a real human nature—body, mind, emotions, and will. This doctrine teaches that Jesus was like us in every respect, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). His humanity is not…

Essential Christianity – The Deity of Christ

The doctrine of the Deity of Christ affirms that Jesus Christ is truly and fully God, co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. This means Jesus possesses the fullness of the divine nature (homoousios—of the same substance as the Father), has always existed as God, and is to be worshiped,…

Essential Christianity – The Trinity: One God in Three Persons

The doctrine of the Trinity stands at the heart of historic Christianity. It is not a speculative theological construct, but a vital, worship-shaping, gospel-defining truth revealed progressively and clearly throughout Scripture. Though the word “Trinity” does not appear in the Bible, the reality it describes permeates the pages of both Old and New Testaments. In…

Essential Christianity – an Overview

Throughout church history, believers have faced countless challenges to their faith—from heresies in the early church to modern assaults on biblical truth. Yet across the centuries and denominations, certain truths have always defined the boundaries of true, biblical Christianity. These are not peripheral preferences or denominational distinctives, but the essential doctrines—the non-negotiable foundations that all…

Media Deception – The “Kids in Cages” Lie

In the heat of America’s border crisis debates, one image captured the public’s imagination and outrage: children behind chain-link fences, lying under Mylar blankets, crying and bewildered. These images were circulated endlessly on social media and in major newspapers, accompanied by incendiary headlines accusing the Trump administration of jailing children and tearing them from their…

Media Deception – The Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

In October 2020, just weeks before a highly contentious presidential election, Americans were rocked by the dramatic announcement of a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Thirteen men were charged with conspiring to abduct the Democrat governor, allegedly due to their anger over COVID-19 lockdown policies. The timing and tenor of the announcement…

Media Deception – The Tyre Nichols Case

On the night of January 7, 2023, a young Black man named Tyre Nichols was pulled over by members of the Memphis Police Department’s SCORPION unit. The officers—Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith—were all Black. According to police, the initial reason for the stop was reckless driving, yet…

Media Deception – The Bubba Wallace “Noose” Hoax

In June 2020, amid national protests following the death of George Floyd, a sensational news story swept across American media outlets. Bubba Wallace, the only black full-time driver in NASCAR’s top series, was reported to be the target of a hate crime: a noose had allegedly been found hanging in his garage stall at Talladega…

Media Deception – Project 2025 and Its Appeal for a Better America

Project 2025 is a policy roadmap crafted by the Heritage Foundation and its conservative allies to reshape the federal government under a future conservative presidency—widely assumed to be that of Donald J. Trump, now the 47th President of the United States. It has generated fierce backlash from Democrats and legacy media who describe it as…

Media Deception – The Jussie Smollett Hoax

In the early morning hours of January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was violently attacked in frigid downtown Chicago while returning from a Subway restaurant with a sandwich. He was attacked by two men shouting racist and homophobic slurs, referencing “MAGA country,” pouring a chemical substance on him, and placing a noose around…

Media Deception – Michael Brown and “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot”

In the summer of 2014, a single police encounter in Ferguson, Missouri, ignited a cultural firestorm that continues to burn today. The death of 18-year-old Michael Brown was tragic. But what followed—media distortion, political exploitation, and activist incitement—was worse. The phrase “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” became a nationwide rallying cry, plastered across headlines, protest signs,…

Media Deception – The January 6 Capitol Incident

The breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, marked a chaotic and troubling day in modern American history. However, it was not the singular threat to democracy that the progressive media and Democrat leaders portrayed it to be. Rather than offer a fair accounting of what happened—and why—it became the launching pad for…

Media Deception – The 2020 Riots

The year 2020 will long be remembered not only for the COVID-19 pandemic but also for the sweeping unrest that engulfed major American cities. Sparked by the death of George Floyd in late May, protests under the banner of racial justice quickly metastasized into widespread rioting, looting, and political violence. From Portland to New York,…

Media Deception – Sarah Jeong and Her Anti-White Tweets

In 2018, The New York Times hired Sarah Jeong to its editorial board. Soon after, the public uncovered a history of tweets in which Jeong had made hostile and often profane remarks about white people. Rather than condemn the tweets or reconsider the hire, the NYT defended her by claiming her posts were “satirical responses”…

Media Deception – The Covington Catholic Hoax

On a chilly day in January 2019, a group of high school boys from Covington Catholic School in Kentucky stood waiting for their bus near the Lincoln Memorial. Having participated in the March for Life, they gathered in high spirits, many of them wearing red “Make America Great Again” hats, a visible expression of support…

Media Deception – The Lafayette Park Hoax

In the heat of the George Floyd riots of 2020, as American cities burned and institutions trembled under the weight of progressive rage, a moment occurred in Washington, D.C. that the media seized upon with the fury of political opportunism: President Donald J. Trump walked across Lafayette Park to St. John’s Episcopal Church and held…

Media Deception – The “Mostly Peaceful” Riots of 2020

In the summer of 2020, America witnessed one of the most sustained and destructive periods of domestic unrest in modern history. Sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd, protests erupted across major cities—but many of these devolved into prolonged, coordinated, and ideologically driven riots. Portland endured over 100 consecutive nights of violence. Seattle saw…

Media Deception: The Boulder Shooting Misidentification

On March 22, 2021, the peaceful city of Boulder, Colorado was shaken by a tragic mass shooting at a King Soopers grocery store. Ten people were killed, including a brave police officer who rushed into danger. As details were still emerging, major media figures and progressive commentators rushed to judgment—not about the facts, but about…

Media Deception – The Kyle Rittenhouse Case

The name Kyle Rittenhouse quickly became a cultural and political lightning rod in 2020. A teenager thrust into the chaos of the Kenosha riots, Rittenhouse was transformed by progressive media into the very symbol of “white supremacy,” “vigilantism,” and “right-wing extremism.” None of these accusations bore any connection to the actual evidence, but that didn’t…

Media Deception – The “Clock Boy” and Islamophobia

In September 2015, a high school freshman in Irving, Texas named Ahmed Mohamed brought a strange-looking electronic device to school. He claimed it was a homemade clock. But when school staff saw the item—an electronic circuit board with wires and a digital display packed inside a pencil case resembling a briefcase—they reacted with alarm. Rightly…

Media Deception – The “Muslim Ban” Lie

When President Donald J. Trump signed his first executive order concerning immigration and national security in January 2017, a firestorm erupted. Across television screens and social media feeds, the phrase “Muslim Ban” blazed in headlines and hashtags. Protesters flooded airports. Pundits compared the policy to Nazi Germany. Progressive politicians claimed it was the beginning of…

Media Deception – The Atlanta Spa Shootings

On March 16, 2021, tragedy struck Atlanta, Georgia, when a young white man named Robert Aaron Long shot and killed eight people at three different massage parlors. Six of the victims were Asian women. Before investigators could conclude their initial interviews, prominent progressive media outlets—MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times, and CNN among them—declared the…

Media Deception – the George Floyd incident

On May 25, 2020, an arrest in Minneapolis became a flashpoint that changed the trajectory of the United States. George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died under the knee of police officer Derek Chauvin as bystanders recorded and pled for mercy. The images were horrifying, the cries—“I can’t breathe”—heartbreaking. Within hours, a flood of…

Media Deception – Jacob Blake and the Riots of 2020: How Media, Kamala Harris, and Governor Evers Fanned the Flames Before Facts Emerged

In the chaotic summer of 2020, Americans were reeling from lockdowns, political division, and race-related unrest. The Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, became yet another powder keg—one that exploded into fiery riots, national outrage, and a radicalized push for police reform. But as with so many high-profile events in that turbulent year, the truth…

Media Deception – The Breonna Taylor Shooting

The tragic death of Breonna Taylor on March 13, 2020, became one of the most iconic and controversial events of that year, a year already marked by COVID-19 lockdowns, urban unrest, and political upheaval. Taylor’s death at the hands of police during a narcotics raid in Louisville, Kentucky, was quickly elevated into a national symbol…

Media Deception – Revisiting the Charlottesville Unite the Right “Very Fine People” Misquote

In August 2017, Charlottesville, Virginia, became the epicenter of national discourse following the “Unite the Right” rally. The event, initially organized to protest the removal of Confederate monuments, devolved into violent clashes between rally attendees and counter-protesters, culminating in the tragic death of Heather Heyer. The mainstream media swiftly framed the incident as a manifestation…