Category: Christianity

Ever noticed how just learning stuff doesn’t always make us wiser? This article digs into a powerful idea: true understanding often comes from serving others. It suggests that putting love into action, helping people, and focusing beyond ourselves can really open our minds and hearts. It’s not just about what you know, but what you do with it. A thought-provoking read if you’re keen to grow in a meaningful way.

Ever noticed how Jesus is called the ‘bridegroom’ in the Bible? This article dives into that lovely idea, especially looking at the wedding at Cana. It explores how Jesus quietly showed he was the *real* bridegroom there, even if people didn’t quite get it at the time. It also touches on how different Bible stories about finding a bride at a well all point to Jesus. It’s a thoughtful read about how Jesus meets us where we are and offers something truly satisfying.

Ever wondered about the real origins of Easter? This article dives into why calling it a ‘celebration of spring’ linked to a goddess might be a bit misleading. It’s a quick, thought-provoking read if you’re curious about how words evolve and what ‘Easter’ really means to most people today.

This article dives into postmillennialism, a religious idea that suggests Jesus will set up a clear, long-lasting kingdom on Earth before his second coming. The author questions whether this belief truly offers the hope and optimism its followers claim, arguing that the New Testament provides entirely sufficient grounds for hope through Christ’s resurrection and return, making postmillennialism either unnecessary or misleading. It’s a thoughtful read if you’re interested in Christian theology and different views on hope and purpose.

This article discusses the idea that Pope Francis is considered a ‘false teacher’ from a specific Christian viewpoint. It encourages readers to understand why some beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church might differ from other Christian doctrines, especially if you want to share your faith with Catholics.

Ever wondered about the idea that Christian kids might be ‘worse off’ if they’re not baptised as babies? This article digs into a common argument often used to support infant baptism, which suggests that if Jewish kids got a ‘sign of welcome’ (circumcision, back in the day), then Christian kids should get one too (baptism). But the author argues this isn’t really an argument at all; it’s more like restating the conclusion. It challenges the idea that circumcision and baptism are essentially the same thing, and that all biblical covenants are just different ‘administrations’ of one ‘covenant of grace’. It’s a head-scratcher that makes you think about whether this ‘less gracious to Christians’ idea actually holds water.

This article discusses the meaning of ‘Baptise nations’ from the Great Commission. It argues that while the grammar can be interpreted in different ways, what the apostles actually did and taught in the New Testament makes it clear that Jesus was not commanding them to assimilate nations politically into the kingdom of God. Instead, the New Testament redefines ‘nations’ to refer to a single, supra-national body of individual disciples.

This article dives into something called ‘cessationism’ within Christianity, which basically means the writer believes certain supernatural gifts (like prophecy or speaking in tongues) stopped after the early church. They get why some might disagree, but what really gets them is the state of some charismatic church practices today. They challenge the idea of ‘prophets’ who are never held accountable or ‘tongues’ that don’t match biblical descriptions. The writer says if you believe in these spiritual gifts, you should be the first to call out the ‘charlatanry’ and ‘quackery’ they see. They also raise a really good point about why, if there’s a gift of discernment, so many bad apples have been allowed to thrive in some parts of the charismatic movement. It’s a call for consistency and integrity, no matter what you believe.

This article dives into big theological ideas, especially critiquing what’s known as ‘theonomy’ and other related doctrines like infant baptism (paedobaptism). It argues that if our Christian beliefs need lots of tricky explanations or excuses to fit with what the Bible clearly says, then we might be on the wrong track. Essentially, it’s about thinking like the New Testament writers did – straightforward, clear, and unashamed – rather than trying to squeeze in extra doctrines where there aren’t any gaps. It suggests that many modern interpretations might actually replace, rather than complement, the original apostolic thought.