Critical Review of Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons

Alexander Hislop's The Two Babylons has commendable concern for doctrinal purity, but the methodology is flawed and speculative.

Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons argues that many practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church are rooted in ancient Babylonian paganism. Hislop contends that the Catholic Church, through its Continue ReadingCritical Review of Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons

Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

The beautiful tension in the harmony of “Yes, if” of grace and “No, because” of truth

In our Christian journey, we often encounter the beautiful tension between grace and truth, between “Yes, If” and “No, Because.” These concepts are essential to understanding God’s heart and His Continue ReadingYes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

This concept of sin might seem overwhelming for someone who is approaching the Bible for the first time. Throughout its pages, a recurring emphasis on sin and judgment emerges, revealing Continue ReadingWhy overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?