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Every Christian is a theologian. The question is whether if they are a good one or not. Our theology inevitably impacts every area of our lives (either consciously or unconsciously) – even our creativity – so it is important for creatives and Christians in general to think deeply about their theological beliefs.
APOLOGETICS 103 | How do we form a Christian Worldview?
This last article in this series considers now how do we form a distinctly Christian worldview. This is part of the “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” from the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) that Jesus gave to us. This...
APOLOGETICS 102 | Why Trust the Bible?
Why trust the Bible? Both Christians and non-Christians ask this question, and we should be equipped to give a clear and compelling answer. In the first article, we looked at the question of “How do we give an answer?” and saw that our answer must...
APOLOGETICS 101 | “How do we give an answer?”
Apologetics is the study of how to give an answer for your faith. This is the first of a 3-part introductory course on Biblical Apologetics and Worldview. Here are the articles in this series: Apologetics 101 - How do we give an answer? Apologetics...
Eschatology Matters | How Your View of the End Times Affects Today
You can also listen to this article on the podcast. The topic of eschatology - the study of last things - is an area of theology that is often considered highly controversial, debatable and divisive. It is true that many people can be adamantly and...
Public School is NOT a Valid Choice for Christian Education
In the last article, we made a case for a Family Integrated approach to church. Let’s move next to consider the Christian Education of children. Now, I admit that this section deserves a more in-depth and nuanced treatment than I can do here, and...
Kids Ministry is Unbiblical: An Argument for Family Integrated Worship
https://youtu.be/82l6BefU8Tk Listen to the audio here: https://theotivity.com/podcast-player/2704/is-kids-ministry-actually-biblical-a-biblical-case-for-family-integrated-worship.m4a One of the topics that people can get really touchy and sensitive...
Understanding the Times | Thinking Biblically About Our Woke Culture
https://youtu.be/u9bAvZ02zxc Listen to the audio or subscribe to the podcast here: https://theotivity.com/podcast-player/2687/061-understanding-the-times-thinking-biblically-about-our-culture.m4a I think most people who have been paying even a...
When is it right to leave a church? | Theological Triage
https://youtu.be/x5YlPV4u0Io These days we've been seeing quite a shift happen in many Evangelical churches. I've spoken with pastors and churchmen in my circles who all observe the same thing. Many people are leaving or switching churches over...
Our Great High Priest | Leviticus 9
This article will examine Leviticus 9 and its meaning and relevance to us today. Many Christians today groan when they hear the book of Leviticus because it's so unfamiliar and strange to us. It's hard to relate, and let's face it, it's where we...
My Top 10 Must-Read Books of 2022
What better way to end off the year and give you ideas on how to put that Christmas gift money or Amazon gift cards you got to good use than a list of awesome books! As you probably know already, I love to read! And although this year I've fallen...
The Rod for a Fool’s Back | 10 Biblical Marks of a Fool
Listen to an audio version of this article here: Wisdom is so vital to life. History is riddled with examples of people who have wasted their lives and lived foolishly. As I grow older, the more I realize the importance of wisdom and avoiding the...
The Conquering Priest-King of Psalm 110 (#datPostMil)
Listen to the audio version of this article here. Little boys just want to conquer and fight something. Boys are rambunctious and full of energy. They have the uncanny ability to make anything into an imaginary weapon or a gun: a stick, a pot...
Social Justice vs Biblical Justice
You can listen to an audio version of this article here. The topic of Social Justice has become a huge issue of much debate and confusion in our times. It is an issue that is not simply “out there” in the world, but also in the church. As...
Abortion’s Killer Angel | The Dark Story of Margaret Sanger
You can listen to an audio version of this article here. Abortion is one of the evilest stains in our modern world. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 73 million induced abortions occur worldwide each year, with 61% of all...
7 Simple Steps to Take Over the World (for Christ)
Listen to the podcast version of this article here. So many Christians today have a pessimistic view of our present cultural moment and also the future’s prospects. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of concerning things going on in our world...