By Mark W. Christy In Roman Catholicism, prayers to the Virgin Mary, saints, and even angels are often lifted up…
By Mark W. Christy In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul says to the church, “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly.”[i]…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD Christianity, for far too many people, has been reduced to little more than keeping a…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD In 1 Corinthians 2:2, Paul declares, “For I determined to know nothing among you except…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD At times in Paul’s writings, he seems to suggest that he lacked any real skill…
By Mark W. Christy In Matthew 5:42, Jesus says, “Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Colossians 3:5-4:1, Paul addresses the qualities of a born-again, Spirit-filled believer followed by a…
Traditionally, many Baptist churches have spurned the idea of female deacons. Their position on this subject is due, at least…
Before beginning, it is important to note that there are many Bible-believing Southern Baptists who affirm that salvation is by…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Apostle Peter informs Christians they would be “distressed by various trials” and their faith…