What is wrong with reformed theology? By a Christian PhD
Reformed theology is a broad religious system with many different elements. Its theology is organized around the absolute sovereignty of God—the idea that God is in total, complete control of everything. In grappling with this ...
Is “love conquers all” in the Bible?
There are a lot of little catchy sayings that may seem like they’re from the Bible, but actually aren’t. A great example is “hate the sin, love the sinner” which comes from one of the letters of St. Augustine: “cum dilectione h...
What are the best Bible verses about love and trust?
There are many passages in the Bible that address love—some of which are quite powerful. Two of the most famous are from 1 John and 1 Corinthians: 1 John 4:7-8: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyon...
Do you go to Hell if you commit suicide?
If someone commits suicide, do they go to Hell? This question is tremendously loaded, which means there is a lot involved with giving a good answer. So, before giving one, we need to pause and ask what people mean when they ask...
"A man shall leave his father and mother." What does it mean?
What does the Bible mean when it says “a man shall leave his father and mother” and that he and his wife will become “one flesh”? In short, the Bible sees marriage as creating a single, unified body out of two individual bodies...
Judas ate too: An essay on the love of Christ
Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples and is infamous for betraying his master. He betrayed him to the corrupt authorities who ultimately took Jesus away to be condemned and killed. What’s weird about this is that J...