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: “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…
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…
Essential Christianity Series: 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…
From Rome to Regeneration – A Better Testimony Than Returning to Tradition
In the face of disillusionment with modern evangelicalism, some Protestants—especially young men—are leaving their churches and embracing Roman Catholicism. Their stories often sound similar: “I wanted depth,” “I wanted history,” or “I was tired of emotionalism and needed something structured.” What they find in Roman Catholicism is a system rich in ritual, hierarchy, tradition, and…
Worldview Comparison Series: Biblical Christianity vs. Armstrongism
I am a former member of an organization named Worldwide Church of God. My mother joined the organization when I was about six years old. I attended as a child until I was twelve. I began attending again at age 22, following a long period of depression and anxiety related to an existential crisis. Worldwide…