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 Continue ReadingGod can Change His Mind: Sovereign and Relational

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 Continue ReadingFaith and Works: Understanding Their Biblical Relationship

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stands as a dramatic witness to God’s holiness and the danger of usurping spiritual authority.

The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere Continue ReadingThe Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The Restless Seeker (A Journey from Predestined Reprobate to Whosoever Will)

A sob racked the chest of Restless Seeker as he lamented aloud once more, “It’s all right for others, but I’m predestined to damnation!”

Restless Seeker trudged along a narrow, winding road with a heavy heart. He was a man burdened not by physical weight, but by a despairing belief that he might be predestined to Continue ReadingThe Restless Seeker (A Journey from Predestined Reprobate to Whosoever Will)

The Welcoming Church: talking with people who don’t trust religion

When people say they don’t trust religion, they’re often reacting to how organizations or individuals may have failed them. But God won't fail you.

David just talked with a first-time visitor who complained, “This church is not right for me because I don’t trust religion.” He told us, “Many people feel uneasy about religion Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: talking with people who don’t trust religion