God can Change His Mind: Sovereign and Relational

God's response to our choices isn't a contradiction—it’s a reflection of His mercy, justice, and desire for relationship.

One of the questions that often arises in Christian theology is whether God can change His mind. Does His response depend on our choices or actions? On the surface, this question can be puzzling. The Bible teaches that God is Continue reading God can Change His Mind: Sovereign and Relational

Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

What was Judas Iscariot’s spiritual condition? Was he ever truly a believer? Or was he a pretender all along?

That’s a great and important theological question—was Judas Iscariot ever truly a believer, like Peter and the other disciples, or even the thief on the cross? Or was he a pretender all along? Let’s compare these two views clearly, using Continue reading Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

Faith and Works: Understanding Their Biblical Relationship

You are saved completely by faith alone, and now you get to wholeheartedly pursue good works as an outflow of your relationship with Him.

One of the big questions for many Bible students is how faith and works fit together in salvation. Some people think that since we are saved by faith alone, our actions (good works) don’t matter at all. This “hyper-grace” idea Continue reading Faith and Works: Understanding Their Biblical Relationship

James and John Transformed from Sons of Thunder to Sons of Grace

James and John transformed from rash, ambitious sons of thunder to humble, faithful servants—one giving his life for the Gospel, the other living to proclaim Christ’s love.

Who Were James and John (The Sons of Thunder)? James and John, the sons of Zebedee, (called the sons of thunder) were two of Jesus’ twelve apostles. They were fishermen by trade, working alongside their father and in partnership with Continue reading James and John Transformed from Sons of Thunder to Sons of Grace

The Five Senses of Hell (Dante was Wrong)

An accurate five senses image of hell as described by the Bible

The Bible describes the chilling reality of the five senses of hell, starkly contrasting it with the elaborate and poetic visions of Dante Alighieri’s “The Divine Comedy,” which is consistent with ancient religious traditions and modern philosophy. Dante’s vivid depiction Continue reading The Five Senses of Hell (Dante was Wrong)