Fallacies that Inhibit Sound Exegesis

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD When it comes to understanding and applying the Bible, sound thinking is absolutely critical, but…

The Use of Symbols and True Worship

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy In Roman Catholicism, prayers to the Virgin Mary, saints, and even angels are often lifted up…

The Effect of Arminianism and Calvinism on Evangelism

5 years ago

By mark W. Christy, PhD In the Bible, God is clearly revealed as being sovereign over all creation. In this…

The Church Membership’s Role in Admonishing the Unruly

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul says to the church, “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly.”[i]…

Towards an Understanding of James 5:14-16

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD Among evangelicals, many continue to debate the continuation of sign gifts (e.g., gifts of working…

The Arminian Trap for the Divine Will

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD Calvinists uphold a compatibility understanding of the doctrine of election whereby God chose those whom…

Carnal Christianity and the Struggle for Assurance

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD In his first letter to the church at Corinth, Paul labelled its recipients as carnal…

Is God’s Foreknowledge of the Elect Merely Intellectual

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Within the ongoing debate between Calvinists and Arminians, one passage that has attracted much attention…

The Biblical Barometer for Maturation

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Bible offers multiple ways for believers to gauge their success in the maturation process…

Standing for Christ When Authentic Christianity is in Short Supply

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Christianity, for far too many people, has been reduced to little more than keeping a…