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…
How the Sixties Promised Liberation but Delivered Slavery
The late 1960s marked a turning point in American cultural and moral life. Fueled by political unrest, anti-war protests, and a general rejection of tradition, a series of so-called “liberation movements” emerged, claiming to free individuals from oppressive norms. Feminism, the sexual revolution, gay liberation, and youth rebellion all promised personal autonomy, equality, and self-expression.…
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 – 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.…
Who’s to Blame for Our Suffering—Adam, God, or Ourselves?
The problem of suffering has haunted humanity since the dawn of time. Who’s responsible? Many lay the blame at the feet of God—if He is good and all-powerful, why does He permit so much pain? Others shift responsibility to Adam, the first man, whose disobedience brought sin and death into the world. Still others reject…