The Semantic Divide – Is “Pro-Choice” Truly Neutral? One of the most persistently slippery terms in modern political discourse is “pro-choice.” To the casual ear, it sounds almost harmless—who could be against choice? Americans value liberty, autonomy, and self-determination. But when applied to the abortion debate, “pro-choice” becomes a euphemism that disguises the underlying reality:…
A Christian Response: “Galatians 3:28 Erases Gender and Hierarchy”
It’s one of the most cited verses in “Progressive” Christianity—and one of the most misunderstood: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”—Galatians 3:28 (ESV) To many on the Left—both in secular circles and within theological liberalism—this…
A Christian Response: “God Made Me This Way”
One of the most emotionally compelling arguments offered by progressive Christians and LGBTQ advocates is this: God made me this way. I was born gay (or trans, or nonbinary), and since I am created in God’s image, my identity must be good. The force of this claim rests not in Scripture itself but in a…
A Christian Response: “Jesus Affirmed The Marginalized, Including LGBTQ+ People”
A growing number of progressive theologians and social commentators argue that Jesus would have supported the LGBTQ movement. Their rationale is based not on clear biblical teaching, but on selective storytelling: Jesus was a friend of tax collectors, prostitutes, and sinners. He loved the marginalized. He would have loved and affirmed LGBTQ people too. This…
A Christian Response: “Paul was a Man of his Time”
In recent years, a popular argument has gained traction among progressive theologians and LGBTQ advocates: Paul lived in a patriarchal, pre-scientific culture. His views on sexuality—especially homosexuality—reflected the norms of his time, not divine moral absolutes. We’ve evolved since then. Love is what matters. This argument sounds reasonable to many modern ears. After all, we…
A Christian Response: “Justice Demands Affirmation”
In recent decades, the biblical word justice has undergone a dramatic reinterpretation—particularly within progressive Christian circles and the wider cultural Left. The prophets, we’re told, were concerned with justice—therefore, if Christians today do not “affirm” LGBTQ identities and other so-called marginalized groups, they are violating the very heart of God’s call. The oft-quoted verses include:…
A Christian Response: “Socialism is Biblical since the Early Church Shared Everything in Acts 2”
Few biblical passages are more frequently misused by modern progressives and Neo-Marxists than Acts 2:44–45: And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. To many on the political Left—both within the church and…
Media Hall of Shame: Christianity Today
Once upon a time, Christianity Today stood at the gate of American evangelicalism as a clarifying voice of biblical orthodoxy. Founded by Billy Graham in 1956 to offer a thoughtful, faithful, and culturally engaged alternative to theologically liberal Protestantism, it was meant to be a counterbalance—a magazine that could sharpen minds, stir hearts, and stand unflinchingly on…
A Christian Response: “The Bible Condemns Abuse, Not Loving Same-Sex Relationships”
In recent years, a new approach has gained traction among progressive theologians and LGBTQ-affirming advocates. They argue that the biblical authors—especially the Apostle Paul—did not have in mind modern, committed same-sex relationships when they condemned homosexual acts. Instead, we are told, Scripture only opposes exploitative, violent, or abusive forms of homosexual behavior, such as pederasty,…
A Christian Response – “Sodom was about Inhospitality”
One of the more brazen reinterpretations offered by Progressive Christianity and LGBTQ-affirming theologians is the claim that the sin for which Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed had nothing to do with sexual immorality—particularly homosexuality—but rather was about hospitality. According to this view, Sodom’s wickedness was its arrogance, oppression of the poor, and refusal to welcome…
A Christian Response – “David and Jonathan were Gay Lovers”
One of the more curious claims advanced by progressive theologians and LGBTQ-affirming Christians is that the biblical friendship between David and Jonathan was actually a romantic or even sexual relationship. The reasoning? Their emotional closeness, covenantal loyalty, and David’s lament in 2 Samuel 1:26, where he says Jonathan’s love was “greater than the love of…
A Christian Response: “Jesus Never Mentioned Homosexuality”
The claim that “Jesus never mentioned homosexuality” is one of the most common—and most misleading—assertions made by those attempting to harmonize the LGBTQ movement with Christianity. It appears in Progressive pulpits, activist manifestos, and even church mission statements that promote “inclusion” over biblical truth. At face value, the claim sounds reasonable. After all, if Jesus…
Book Review: Triumph of the Lamb by Dennis E. Johnson
Dennis E. Johnson (1944–2022) was a trusted theologian, pastor, and professor at Westminster Seminary California. With a sharp mind trained in Reformed theology and a shepherd’s heart attuned to the needs of Christ’s church, Johnson dedicated much of his academic life to helping believers rightly interpret and live out the Word of God. One of…
Genesis, Days, and Design: Holding Firm to Scripture While Appreciating Its Structure
The opening chapter of Genesis has long been a battleground between competing worldviews: divine revelation versus human speculation, biblical authority versus scientific naturalism. Yet for the Christian committed to Scripture as the infallible, inerrant Word of God, Genesis 1–3 must be treated not as poetry to be molded to modern theories, but as history spoken…
Blaming the Boomers
I remember a US History class lecture in university with an excellent professor, Dr. Clifford Scott. He made some keen personal observations about his students from the Liberation Movement era who were criticizing their parents for being materialistic, while enjoying the benefits of the funding of their education and the licentious activities they were pursuing.…
Does Matthew 19 teach that Christ affirmed transgenderism?
A few weeks ago, I participated in a strong discussion about transgenderism and intersex conditions with a leftist Democrat in a barber shop. In recent years, debates about gender identity have made their way into nearly every aspect of cultural discourse, including the church. What once would have been considered fringe theology—if theology at all—is…
The Seed of the Serpent, the Seed of the Woman, and our Spiritual Warfare
The Battle Foretold — Genesis 3:15 and the War That Shapes History At the very dawn of human history, when sin first slithered into God’s good creation, a prophecy was spoken that has echoed throughout the ages—a declaration of war. In Genesis 3:15, the Lord God, addressing the serpent after the fall of Adam and…
Fragmented Faiths: How Both Islam and Judaism Lack a Complete, Coherent Storyline
In a world increasingly torn between conflicting ideologies and religious claims, one question stands out as paramount: which worldview truly explains reality? Not merely in isolated doctrines or moral teachings, but in the grand scope of history—origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. For the Christian, the answer lies in the majestic sweep of redemptive history, a…
Book Review: No God but One: Allah or Jesus? by Nabeel Qureshi
What if everything you believe were false—would you want to know? That question haunted Nabeel Qureshi for years. Raised in a devout Muslim family, trained in apologetics by his parents and Islamic mentors, and deeply invested in defending the truth of Islam, Qureshi seemed the least likely candidate for conversion to Christianity. And yet, over…
Book Review: Seeking Allah, Finding Christ by Nabeel Qureshi
On September 11, 2001, as the world watched the Twin Towers collapse in horror, countless families were forced into a moral and spiritual reckoning. Among them was the Qureshi family, devout Muslims whose faith had always been a source of identity, structure, and dignity. For young Nabeel Qureshi, a promising American student of Pakistani heritage…
The Christian Duty to Confront Culture
Christians today are under enormous pressure to remain silent. In a society increasingly hostile to biblical values, many believers have adopted a posture of cultural disengagement. They retreat into private faith, assuming that if they simply preach the gospel and avoid confrontation, they will be faithful witnesses. But is that truly what God expects? Is…
Playing by the Rules: How to Read the Bible Rightly
The Bible is the most influential book in human history. It has shaped nations, comforted the grieving, rebuked kings, and changed the hearts of millions. But while Scripture is inspired, the way people interpret it often is not. You’ve probably heard someone say, “Well, that’s just your interpretation.” And in a sense, they’re right: everyone…
The Purpose of Suffering
Few questions strike the human heart more deeply than, “Why would a good and all-powerful God allow suffering?” From the cries of a mother at the grave of her child, to the silent anguish of a man betrayed by his own body through chronic disease, suffering challenges our assumptions about justice, purpose, and the nature…
The Seven Sisters of Protestantism and the Descent into Progressive Christianity
The term “Seven Sisters of Protestantism” once referred to the dominant mainline Protestant denominations in the United States. These were the churches that sat at the center of American religious life for much of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, however, many of these institutions bear little resemblance to the historic Christianity they once…
Book Review: How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler
In a culture awash in information, genuine understanding is surprisingly rare. Many read much but comprehend little. Mortimer J. Adler, a philosopher and educator from the twentieth century, confronted this problem head-on in his now-classic work How to Read a Book. First published in 1940 and revised in 1972 with Charles Van Doren, the book…
Book Review: Even Better than Eden by Nancy Guthrie
There are certain books that take the truths you already know and arrange them so beautifully, so coherently, and so redemptively that it feels like hearing the gospel again for the first time. Nancy Guthrie’s Even Better than Eden is one of those books. This is not a book about you—but it will profoundly affect…
Book Review: Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen
J. Gresham Machen (1881–1937) was a towering figure in early 20th-century American Christianity, particularly within the Reformed tradition. A brilliant scholar and principled defender of orthodoxy, Machen was born in Baltimore, Maryland, into a devout Presbyterian family. He studied at Johns Hopkins University and then at Princeton Theological Seminary, where he would later teach New…
Book Review: The Christian View of Man by J. Gresham Machen
J. Gresham Machen (1881–1937) stands as one of the most courageous and intellectually formidable defenders of orthodox Christianity in the modern era. A New Testament scholar, Presbyterian theologian, and cultural apologist, Machen’s impact stretched far beyond the ivory towers of academia. His career was marked by a deep commitment to truth, clarity in public witness,…
Book Review: Christian Manifesto by Francis Schaeffer
Introduction and Authorial Context The year was 1981. Ronald Reagan had just taken office. Roe v. Wade had been law for less than a decade. The Moral Majority had captured the imagination of a growing number of evangelical voters. But in the midst of this awakening, Francis Schaeffer didn’t issue a pep rally speech. He…
Book Review: The Great Evangelical Disaster by Francis Schaeffer
There are books that comment on the culture. Others speak to the Church. But once in a while, a book cuts through both the secular fog and the ecclesiastical confusion with surgical clarity. Francis Schaeffer’s The Great Evangelical Disaster is one of those rare works. First published in 1984, the book served as a trumpet…
Book Review: Created in God’s Image by Anthony A. Hoekema
Created in God’s Image by Anthony A. Hoekema is more than a theological treatise on biblical anthropology—it is a robust defense of the dignity, nature, and divine purpose of human beings made in the image of God. This book is a thoughtful and reverent exploration of who man is, why man matters, and how man…
Book Review: The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcey
What does it mean to be a man? This is no longer a question confined to self-help books or locker room discussions—it is one of the most hotly contested cultural battlegrounds in Western society. Are men naturally aggressive and domineering, or sacrificial and servant-hearted? Is masculinity inherently toxic, or is there a deeper design behind…
The Guadalupe River Disaster and the Biblical Imagery of Floods
We begin with a solemn heart. The flash flood along Texas’ Guadalupe River—most severely near Camp Mystic—surged over 26 feet in just 45 minutes, tragically claiming more than 100 lives. Among the victims were many Christian girls from Camp Mystic and the camp director, Dick Eastland, who died heroically trying to rescue others. Counselors like…
Should Christians Vote? A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Civic Duty
In every election cycle, Christians across the spectrum wrestle with an enduring and deeply moral question: Should followers of Jesus Christ participate in political elections by voting? This inquiry involves conscience, Scripture, theology, and practical wisdom. The Christian life is one of dual citizenship—belonging both to the kingdom of heaven (Philippians 3:20) and, for now,…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Postmillennialism
What do we believe about the future? For Christians, this isn’t just a matter of speculation or curiosity—it’s a matter of confidence in the promises of God. Eschatology—the doctrine of the “last things”—deals with the culmination of God’s redemptive work. It shapes how we understand history, how we interpret Scripture, how we respond to suffering,…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Dispensational Premillennialism
Dispensational Premillennialism is a view of biblical prophecy and end-time events (eschatology) that teaches Jesus Christ will return to Earth prior to a literal 1,000-year reign called the Millennium. Christ will reign from Jerusalem during this Millennial reign. Dispensational premillennialism teaches a clear distinction between Israel and the Church. It sees human history divided into…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Amillennialism
Christianity’s “good news” rises or falls on events already accomplished—Christ’s incarnation, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, and ascension. Nevertheless, every believer also looks forward: How will the ascended King bring history to its consummation? Four main answers have matured over the last two millennia, and all four live comfortably inside the boundaries of orthodox, Bible-affirming faith.…
Perspectives on Eschatology: Historic Premillennialism
Historic premillennialism is a Protestant Christian view of eschatology—the doctrine of last things—that anticipates the physical return of Jesus Christ to earth before (pre-) a literal millennium, a thousand-year reign of peace and righteousness. This perspective was widespread in the early Church. It does not rely on the distinctive features of dispensationalism, such as a…
Trump Derangement Syndrome and Calvinist Derangement Syndrome: A Fair Comparison?
In recent years, commentators across political and theological lines have noted curious parallels between two seemingly unrelated phenomena: Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) and what some have dubbed Calvinist Derangement Syndrome (CDS). While one is rooted in the realm of American politics and the other in Christian theology, both involve strikingly similar patterns of behavior among…
Madalyn Murray O’Hair: Her Activism, Court Battles, Family Legacy, and the Christian Response
Madalyn Murray O’Hair was one of the most infamous atheists in American history. She became a household name in the 1960s after spearheading legal efforts that resulted in the removal of mandatory Bible reading and prayer from public schools. Her confrontational style, profane language, and open contempt for Christianity made her a controversial figure both…
“Selling Your Soul to Satan”: Folklore, Fame, and the Biblical Refutation of a Dangerous Myth
The claim that a person can “sell their soul to Satan” has long fascinated Western imagination. From the haunting legends of medieval Europe to modern rock-and-roll lore, this theme continues to emerge in stories, song lyrics, and even testimonies. Some make this claim in jest, others with deadly seriousness. But what are we to make…
What is Toxic Empathy, and How Does it Relate to Wokeness and Gender Ideology?
In an age where feelings are often elevated above facts, and emotional affirmation is considered a moral imperative, the concept of toxic empathy offers a necessary warning. Coined and explored by Christian thinkers like Joe Rigney, toxic empathy describes a form of emotional identification that loses its moral bearings. It is not empathy itself that…
Toxic Empathy vs. Biblical Compassion – The Emotional Tyranny of the Woke Revolution
In our age of expressive individualism and cultural decline, one counterfeit virtue is being weaponized to dismantle the remaining moral framework of the West—toxic empathy. Promoted by the Neo-Marxist progressive left and increasingly adopted within misguided corners of the Christian Church, toxic empathy demands not that we help others, but that we surrender to their…
The Big Picture – the Biblical (Christian) Worldview
What Is the Christian (Biblical) Worldview? In a world filled with competing worldviews—each offering its own explanation for existence, morality, and purpose—the Christian worldview stands alone in its beauty, coherence, and truth. The Bible doesn’t merely offer bits of moral wisdom or spiritual comfort. It presents a comprehensive and divinely revealed framework for understanding all…
Can a Biblically Faithful Christian Vote for the Democrat Party?
In an age where political choices increasingly reflect moral convictions, Christians face a vital question: Can a biblically faithful follower of Christ in good conscience vote for the Democrat Party? The answer, grounded in Scripture, moral clarity, and the sanctity of human life, is no. This is not a matter of partisan loyalty, but of…
Long March Through The Institutions – Infiltration of the Church and Religion
The infiltration of Neo-Marxism into the sphere of religion has been one of the most devastating and underappreciated subversions of the 20th and 21st centuries. What began as a deliberate attempt by Marxists to deconstruct and replace religious authority has now culminated in the wholesale transformation of churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious institutions into…
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…