Understanding the Catholic Canon Law distinction between validity and liceity in the Eucharist, the indelible mark of Holy Orders, and a Protestant assessment.
The Faith of Abraham: Galatians and the Promise
Explore Galatians 3:1-14 and discover how Abraham's faith, not works of the law, is the model for justification. The blessing of Abraham extends to all who believe.
Why Science Points Beyond the Universe: The Law of Cause and Effect
The law of cause and effect, the foundation of science, points beyond the physical universe to a transcendent Creator. Classical cosmological reasoning explained.
God's Grace Has No Daily Limit: Why the Lord Never Rations His Mercy
Scripture never speaks of divine patience, mercy, or attentiveness as a quota. God does not ration grace, defer mercy, or schedule availability. His mercies are inexhaustible.
Finding Freedom in Christ's Worthiness: Why God Inspects Jesus, Not You
Your standing before God rests on Christ's righteousness, not your performance. Discover the freedom of imputed righteousness and forensic justification.
The Early Church Councils: How Orthodoxy Was Defined
From Nicaea to Chalcedon, the early church councils defined the core doctrines of the Christian faith. Their decisions still shape orthodoxy today.
How Higher Criticism Sparked Liberalism and Fundamentalism
Higher criticism of the late 1800s questioned the Bible's authorship and reliability, fueling liberal theology and provoking the fundamentalist response through Spurgeon's Downgrade Controversy and R. A. Torrey's The Fundamentals.
Lesson 13: Called unto Holiness — 1 Thessalonians 4:5-8
Paul warns believers: God called you to holiness, not uncleanness. Explore 1 Thessalonians 4:5-8 on defrauding, God as avenger, and the Holy Spirit's role.