Thoughts and Meditations on Christianity

Jesus made a few controversial statements during his ministry, none more controversial than what he said about himself as read in John 14:6. The world is becoming increasingly subjective and relativistic, and for this reason hates the words of Jesus here. But as Christians, we must embrace the truth of the gospel, it's exclusive power to save through Christ.

What we believe about Jesus is important. What we do with this knowledge is of eternal significance.

*Sinlessness of Christ Scriptures

-2 Corinthians 5:21

-Hebrews 4:15

-Hebrews 7:26

-1 Peter 1:18-19

-1 Peter 2:22

-1 John 3:5

*Books in defense of the Resurrection I've read

-"Why Trust the Bible?" by Greg Gilbert

-"The Reason for God" by Tim Keller

-"Reasons We Believe" by Nathan Busenitz

-"The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel

*Dawkins interview- http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/richard-dawkins-you-ask-the-questions-special-427003.html

In it's history, humanity has come up with numerous, yet similar ways to be saved. Yet the Biblical gospel is unlike any of them. The Biblical truth of justification by faith alone is being threatened today just as it was 500 years ago. Let us fight for this all important truth.

After a summer of camp ministry, I'm back! It's time to jump right in with a series all about the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. First up on the docket? There's only one God.

After last week's sobering summary, I promised a light at the end of the tunnel. Here are four reasons to be confident and hopeful that the Church of today will come out stronger than before.

We continue to look at the dichotomy of the Church this week and turn our attention to the Church of today. Where has it gone astray? Why has it become so ineffective? Is there hope for the future of the Church? Join me for part 2 as we jump into a somber, yet mightily important diagnosis of the 21st century Church.

For the next 3 weeks we will spend some time looking at the differences between the Early Church and the Church that we find ourselves a part of today. What can be gleaned from looking at our foundations? Where has the modern church gone astray? Part 1 is all devoted to the Early Church. Join me as I investigate our earliest Church ancestors. (Big thanks to Nathan Ellis for the topic suggestion!)

The issue of abortion is the biggest social issue facing our country today. What do we attribute the rise of abortion to? How should we define abortion? What should the response of the Church be to this problem? We tackle these questions today.

Does postmodernism threaten the entire fabric of Christianity? What should our response be to this current, popular line of thinking? Is true, biblical faith absent of the mind? I offer a few thoughts.

There have been many rebellions throughout history, but only one had an eternal impact. Jesus opposed the world, the culture, and religiosity, bringing with him a counter-cultural gospel that turned the world upside-down. Jesus was a rebel. Here are just 5 reasons why.