Theology, church history and apologetics.
Discover how Timothy's report revitalized Paul and how Paul's prayer for abounding love points to holiness at Christ's return in 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13.
1 Thessalonians / Biblical StudiesThe atheist's most powerful objection -- the problem of evil -- contains a fatal flaw. Objective evil requires objective morality, which requires a moral Lawgiver. The argument leads not away from God but directly to Him.
Apologetics / Philosophical ApologeticsPaul's declaration that God's righteousness is revealed in the gospel is the theological engine of the entire letter to the Romans.
Biblical Studies / RomansExplore the three major Christian views on the Lord's Supper -- transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and the memorial view -- and why the symbolic position best honors the finished work of Christ.
Systematic Theology / TheologyA claim has been circulating in popular discussion and across social platforms that Jesus of Nazareth was himself a Pharisee, or at least a trained member of the Pharisaic movement whose quarrels with other Pharisees were internal disputes among colleagues.…
Church HistoryIn Romans 1:16-17, Paul declares the gospel to be the power of God for salvation. Explore what this means and why Paul was not ashamed of it.
Biblical Studies / Romans / SalvationWhen the exiles returned from Babylon and set about rebuilding the house of God, a question hung over the work that the timber and stone could not answer. Did the return from exile produce a rebuilt temple or a rebuilt…
Church HistoryWhy did Paul send Timothy to Thessalonica? Explore 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 and how pastoral concern drove Paul to reinforce a young church under persecution.
1 Thessalonians / Biblical Studies