I often get the question as a pastor, “why does your church not baptize infants?” A lot of people see that we will baptize children or adults, but note that they never see us baptizing toddlers or infants. It’s a great question and can be confusing because of how different denominations handle things. Let me… Continue reading Baptism and Baby Dedication
When we look at the book of James, it sounds like James may be saying “good works save.” James 2:14 says, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” After reading this we wonder if faith saves or works? Or at… Continue reading Do Good Works Save Us?
Many times I hear from people who aren’t Christians, “you are judging, Christians are not supposed to judge.” They point to one of the few verses they know, which is Matthew 7:1a, which says, “judge not.” But they don’t have anything to say beyond that. If we only looked at those two words, we would… Continue reading Are Christians Forbidden From Judging?
Lust is a very strong sexual desire for someone who is not your spouse. Lust of the flesh is listed as one of the three root sins. You can read more about that our article Root Sins: Part I. Lust breaks our relationship with God, can lead us to Hell, destroys marriages, and keeps young… Continue reading 5 Tips for Killing Lust
Listening to God’s Every Word All evil has a source. The ultimate and first source was Satan and the demon’s rebellion against God. Scripture then breaks down sin saying it comes from three areas, “the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16). You can read… Continue reading Is Money the Root of All Evil?
As we approach a new year, many of us are excited. We have had a great last year, and we are hoping that this year is the same. For those whose last year was not what they had hoped for, there can be new mercies this year. As the author of Lamentations writes “His mercies… Continue reading New Mercies for a New Year
We like to welcome the new year by looking back over the most popular posts of the previous year. Here are the 5 most read posts of 2023. #1 A Biblical Defense of Drinking to the Glory of God #2 How to Live the Kingdom of God #3 Contentment Vs. Complacency #4 When to Talk… Continue reading Top 5 Posts of 2023
We just want to take a minute to wish you a Merry Christmas from the staff at Maddening Theology. We hope that you have a great time celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with your friends and family. Tim, Shannon, and Rosina
Why Context is Key We know that Jesus will never lie to us. So when we read in John 14:13-14 “If you ask anything in my name, I will do it,” some may think we can get anything we pray for. So this afternoon, sit and pray for a Ferrari, a monster beach house, and… Continue reading Do We Get Everything We Pray For?
In the book of Nahum, Israel is being enslaved by the Ninevites, who occupy the capital city of Assyria, a world power at the time. They were put there by God as punishment for rejecting God, and His ways. They had learned their lesson, and it was time for God to free them. Nahum also… Continue reading God’s Comfort through Conquering His Enemies
