Throughout Christian history, one of the more debated passages has been Genesis 6:1-4. In these verses, scholars wrangle over whether…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD When it comes to understanding and applying the Bible, sound thinking is absolutely critical, but…
By Mark W. Christy In Roman Catholicism, prayers to the Virgin Mary, saints, and even angels are often lifted up…
By mark W. Christy, PhD In the Bible, God is clearly revealed as being sovereign over all creation. In this…
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 Among evangelicals, many continue to debate the continuation of sign gifts (e.g., gifts of working…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD Calvinists uphold a compatibility understanding of the doctrine of election whereby God chose those whom…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD In his first letter to the church at Corinth, Paul labelled its recipients as carnal…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD Within the ongoing debate between Calvinists and Arminians, one passage that has attracted much attention…
By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Bible offers multiple ways for believers to gauge their success in the maturation process…