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 Series: 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 Series: 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 Series: 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 Series: 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…
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 Series: 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…
The Doctrines of Grace Series: 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…
The Doctrines of Grace Series: 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…
The Doctrines of Grace Series: 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…
The Doctrines of Grace Series: 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…
The Doctrines of Grace Series: 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…
The Doctrines of Grace Series: 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…
Essential Christianity Series: The Image of God, Human Dignity and Union with Christ
The doctrine of the image of God (Imago Dei) stands as one of the most awe-inspiring and transformative truths in Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible declares that human beings are created not as cosmic accidents or biological anomalies but as divine image-bearers, uniquely fashioned to reflect the glory, character, and authority of God.…
Essential Christianity Series: 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…