The Day of Calamity
Two weeks ago, we began to assess the biblical foundations of the rapture. Many Christians believe that Jesus will suddenly snatch his people safely away to heaven while those who…
Leaving the Rapture Behind
Lots of churchgoers have gone to the theater recently to watch a new movie entitled Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist. The picture is directed by Kevin Sorbo, who also…
People From the Earth, For the Earth
Last week we turned page on 2022 and ushered in the new year. The new year can certainly be a time of hope. But it won't be long before folks…
The Wrong Shall Fail, The Right Prevail
Last week we began celebrating the music of the Christmas season. Our world has been immeasurably enriched by sacred works inspired by the birth of Jesus the Messiah. Yet we…
Can Salvation Arrive on Air Force One?
This past Tuesday millions of Americans went to the polls and cast their ballots. Having reached the terminus of the political season, we can all look forward to enjoying some…
One Who Shall Arise to Rule Over the Nations
I recently read an article by Russell Moore entitled "Christian Nationalism Cannot Save the World." In this article, Moore offers the following definition for Christian nationalism: "the use of Christian…
Worthy of God’s Glorious Future
One of the most wonderful aspects of the Christian worldview is the hope that it generates for the future. No matter how difficult or painful life gets, Christians can hold…
The Story of the Royal Priesthood
Two weeks ago, we explored the theme of royalty in the Bible. We discovered that human beings were created in order to exercise God's sovereignty over the world. Through proper…
Is God Fair?
There has been a strange trend within evangelical Christianity to extol the unfairness of God. It seems to me that this line of thought has become more prevalent over the…
The Ultimate Power Struggle
We learned in last week's blog that Christmas is all about the confluence of religion and politics. Christmas is of course religious in that it's a part of the unfolding…