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Every Christian is a theologian. The question is whether if they are a good one or not. Our theology inevitably impacts every area of our lives (either consciously or unconsciously) – even our creativity – so it is important for creatives and Christians in general to think deeply about their theological beliefs.
Postmillennialism: A List of the Best Books and Resources
Here is a list of my top books and resources on Postmillennialism for those who are curious or new to it, learning more about it, or just seeking some more content. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of the Optimistic Eschatology...
8 Important Lessons from Nazi Germany for Christians Today
Nazi Germany stands out in history as a horrific and grizzly reminder of the depths of depravity that humanity can reach. The Second World War was the largest and deadliest conflict in history with total worldwide death estimates between at least...
“What We Treasure” | A Greek Exegesis of Matthew 6:16–24
This is a continuation of my ExeGreeksis series working through the translation and Greek exegesis of selected texts from Matthew's Gospel. The reader may want to go back and read the previous articles in this series as they do build on each other....
Important Must Know Pro-Life Abortion Resources for Christians
Abortion is one of the most evil attrocities of our present age. We must stand against it with truth and compassion. Yet many Christians today don't have a consistent Biblical view on the topic of abortion. Many simply have taken the cultural...
The Importance of Forming a Christian Worldview (Part 3)
This last article in this series considers now how do we form a distinctly Christian worldview. This is part of the “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” from the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) that Jesus gave to us. This...
Why Trust the Bible? (Basic Apologetics Part 2)
Why trust the Bible? Both Christians and non-Christians ask this question, and we should be equipped to give a clear and compelling answer. In the first article, we looked at the question of “How do we give an answer?” and saw that our answer must...
Basic Apologetics – How To Give An Answer (Part 1)
Apologetics is the study of how to give an answer for your faith. This is the first of a 3-part introductory course on Biblical Apologetics and Worldview. Here are the articles in this series: Apologetics 101 - How do we give an answer? Apologetics...
Eschatology Matters | Why Your View of the End Times Affects Today
You can also listen to this article on the podcast. The topic of eschatology - the study of last things - is an area of theology that is often considered highly controversial, debatable and divisive. It is true that many people can be adamantly and...
Public School is NOT a Valid Choice for Christian Education
In the last article, we made a case for a Family Integrated approach to church. Let’s move next to consider the Christian Education of children. Now, I admit that this section deserves a more in-depth and nuanced treatment than I can do here, and...
Is Kids Ministry Actually Biblical? An Argument for Family Integrated Worship
https://youtu.be/82l6BefU8Tk Listen to the audio here: https://theotivity.com/podcast-player/2704/is-kids-ministry-actually-biblical-a-biblical-case-for-family-integrated-worship.m4a One of the topics that people can get really touchy and sensitive...
Understanding the Times | Thinking Biblically About Our Woke Culture
https://youtu.be/u9bAvZ02zxc Listen to the audio or subscribe to the podcast here: https://theotivity.com/podcast-player/2687/061-understanding-the-times-thinking-biblically-about-our-culture.m4a I think most people who have been paying even a...
When is it right to leave a church? | Theological Triage
https://youtu.be/x5YlPV4u0Io These days we've been seeing quite a shift happen in many Evangelical churches. I've spoken with pastors and churchmen in my circles who all observe the same thing. Many people are leaving or switching churches over...
Our Great High Priest | Leviticus 9
Many Christians today groan when they hear the book of Leviticus because it's so unfamiliar and strange to us. It's hard to relate, and let's face it, it's where we usually lose steam in our yearly Bible reading plan. However, the book of Leviticus...
My Top 10 Must-Read Books of 2022
What better way to end off the year and give you ideas on how to put that Christmas gift money or Amazon gift cards you got to good use than a list of awesome books! As you probably know already, I love to read! And although this year I've fallen...
10 Biblical Marks of a Fool
Listen to an audio version of this article here: Wisdom is so vital to life. History is riddled with examples of people who have wasted their lives and lived foolishly. As I grow older, the more I realize the importance of wisdom and avoiding the...