An Arcane Christian Connection: Jinx, Silco, Love, & God
Warning: Massive Spoilers for the Netflix Series Arcane (Photo Credit: Riot Games, Netflix) In our current media saturated, entertainment driven culture, it is not always easy to find something that not only goes against the trope saturated grain of mediocrity, but that does so with dynamic visual story telling, diverse and unique characters types, rich…
An Analogical Interpretation of Genesis 1
When it comes to the many different interpretations of the first chapter of the Bible, well, “I’ve been everywhere man.” Born as a Young Earth Creationist, drifted towards an allegorical mildly evolutionary accommodating poetic understanding, then clung to a Hugh Ross style literalistic Day/Age view, but I never felt satisfied, neither theologically, nor scientifically. Along…
Subversive Fulfillment Evangelism
Navigating culture as followers of Jesus Christ is not something many of us find easy. Evangelizing culture is something we often, in practice, treat as nearly impossible. Sometimes, it’s not even a lack of faith that inhibits our evangelism, but our inability of knowing where to start. While there is no single cut and dry…
Can Those Who Never Hear About Jesus Be Saved?
The classic evangelical question on the fate of those who never hear the Gospel arises from concern for their salvation. Rejecting inclusivism, the scriptural reality is that all are dead in sin, needing to hear, believe, and call on Jesus for salvation. Understanding this truth is crucial for maintaining the urgency of missions.
Loving Jesus Before All Others: A Practical Look at Jesus’s Statement to Hate Our Family Members
Jesus’s teachings in Matthew 10:37 and Luke 14:26 challenge believers to prioritize their love for God over everyone, including family. While it’s not about hating others, Jesus emphasizes loving God above all. Prioritizing God doesn’t diminish love for family but prevents putting gifts above the giver, leading to deep, fulfilling relationships.