In the Book of Proverbs, Lady Wisdom is a powerful and recurring personification of wisdom. She is depicted as a noble and gracious woman, calling out to people, urging them to embrace wisdom and live according to God’s principles. Through this imagery, the book underscores the value of wisdom in the life of a believer,… Continue reading Lady Wisdom in the Book of Proverbs
In Psalm 34:1-7 King David presents a psalm of thankfulness. There is a story in I Samuel 21:10-15 where David was delivered from King Achish of Gath. David lives out his faith, which changes his attitude and leads to God blessing him. In the passage, we see that David praises and blesses God. David has… Continue reading How a Thankful Attitude Will Change Your Results
Over the years, one of the common questions about Jesus is when He began to exist. There are some, like the Muslims, Mormons, and Jehovah’s Witnesses, that believe that He was created by God the Father or just another person who was created. In the Christian tradition, it has always been understood that Jesus was… Continue reading The Importance of Jesus’ Eternal Existence
Recently, the question has come up among Christians: “Can Christians serve in an ungodly government?” This is a good question as our government gets farther and farther from God and Christian principles. For some, they may be asking the question of whether or not Christians can serve as a governing official. For others, the question… Continue reading Can Christians Serve in an Ungodly Government?
There is a discussion within Christianity about whether American Christians should appeal to their constitutional rights. On one side, you find conservative Christians who believe it is suitable for an American Christian to do so. On the other side, you have some who say that Christians are a part of the kingdom of God and,… Continue reading Should Christians Appeal to their Constitutional Rights?
When we confess sin, we often use generic wording. We may say something like, “I am sorry I got upset with you,” or “I am sorry for what happened over the last couple of days or weeks.” In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, we see something different. Nehemiah led the Israelites, who were enslaved… Continue reading Why Good Confession Names Sin
Having joy is different from being happy. Happiness depends on our happenings. What goes on around us affects whether or not we are so glad. Our health, finances, relationships, spiritual state, work, or mental and emotional well-being can affect this. Know that joy is not just a fleeting emotion. It’s a promise, a gift reserved… Continue reading How to Receive Joy Despite Having Problems
In the book of Nehemiah, we see Nehemiah rebuilding the city of Jerusalem. He went to the King of Persia, where the Israelites were enslaved, and requested to rebuild the city. The king was gracious and let him spend time working on the wall and gates. They started rebuilding the city, and the people began… Continue reading How to Win with Your Finances
Every year, we publish a list of the top five articles that have been read. This also lets you know what other “Maddening Theology” readers are interested in. Here are the top 5 most read articles from 2024. 5. Adam’s First Words to His Wife 4. Wasn’t Biblical Alcohol Just Grape Juice? 3. Seven Practical… Continue reading Top 5 Articles of 2024
It has been another great year at Maddening Theology. This year, we hit our 100,000th visit to our blog, and our readership has grown greatly. Today, we just wanted to take time to say Merry Christmas from the team at Maddening Theology. We hope you have a great time celebrating the birth of our Savior,… Continue reading Merry Christmas from Maddening Theology
