Animals · Doctrine · Image of God · Man · Soul

3 Reasons Humans Have More Value Than Animals

Many in our modern culture have a too-high view of animals and a too-low view of humans. This mentality is changing our culture as many younger people intentionally forgo having children.  Some spend as much time, if not more, caring about animals than humans. According to them, people take up too much space, expelling too… Continue reading 3 Reasons Humans Have More Value Than Animals

Doctrine · Eternal · God

Three Blessings to God’s Eternal Existence

Ever since I was a child, I had a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that God is eternal. A couple decades of existence, and several theology degrees later, my finite mind still struggles with comprehending this fact. While ideas like God’s sovereignty (how He is always in control) and His perfection are… Continue reading Three Blessings to God’s Eternal Existence

Bible Study · Christians · Church · Doctrine · Ephesians · Gospel · Preaching · Sermon

Should Sermons Teach the Gospel, Doctrine, or Practical Application?

There is a question of what a sermon should entail. Should a sermon be focused on doctrine, the Gospel, or practical application? Your answer may differ depending on the type of church you grew up in or attend now. Those who grew up in what are considered liturgical churches most likely grew up in Gospel-heavy… Continue reading Should Sermons Teach the Gospel, Doctrine, or Practical Application?

Abortion · Bible Study · Christians · Church · Doctrine · Following God · Government · Laziness · Political Theory · Politics · Relevance

Irrelevant Church or Political Church

Complaints to me regarding church fall into two categories, which contradict each other and are usually proposed by the same people.  First, people say they don’t go to church or believe in God because it is not relevant to their lives. Second, they don’t want to hear “politics” talked about in church. My contention would… Continue reading Irrelevant Church or Political Church

Catechism · Children · Children's Ministry · Doctrine · Unity

Why Catechism?

Everyone has an  idea of what church should be like. Some people are looking for specific traditions or programs  they believe the church needs in order for them to attend. Others have a long list of requirements, to the point that they will never find the “perfect” church they are looking for. So when someone… Continue reading Why Catechism?