Don’t Twist Theology Like the Devil
When God doesn’t behave how we expect or allow what we hope, we desire to make Him more like us. We do not want a God that always agrees with us.
Theology
The Culture Won’t Accept What the Church Doesn’t Know
Christians desire the culture to accept truths from a book that few of us read. Disciples of Jesus must decide to make biblical doctrines our priority before we ever expect anyone else to do the same.
God Does Love You That Much
When Jesus prayed to our Heavenly Father, it was not the first time Scripture referred to God in such fathering terms. In God’s character, we discover the type of compassionate care we desperately need.
Jesus Didn’t Build the Church on Our Opinions
You can be sincere in your beliefs about God and still be sincerely wrong. If your thoughts about God don’t match His revelation about Himself, then you are misguided.
Slow to Anger
Not many of us would describe ourselves as slow to anger because people and situations can unnerve us quickly. We should stand in grateful awe of the God who could lose His cool with us and doesn’t.
This Father Won’t Overlook You
Many people know the pain of never feeling like they were enough by the standards of a father or another authority figure. When we come to our Heavenly Father, He provides the exact opposite of what many of us have experienced.
Why We Need a Shepherd
When you consider the lack of formidable qualities of sheep, you might feel offended that Scripture regularly compares us to such creatures. But with such a helpless designation, we realize how reliable our Shepherd is.
The Fatherhood of God Isn’t a Bad Thing
With so many poor examples of fathers, it should be no surprise that considering God as Father presents quite a challenge. We must push through our baggage and see our Heavenly Father as described in Scripture.
God Doesn’t Need You
We often think God is desperately recruiting volunteers to get His work done, but that isn’t the case. The fact that God doesn’t need us makes His invitation all the more glorious.
Righteousness Requires a Standard
We can’t just make up standards without God’s help because we could never agree. If we are going to comprehend right and wrong, we must understand that righteous requires a standard.
Why Is “LORD” All Caps in the Old Testament?
If you’ve ever read sections of the Old Testament, you might have realized that “LORD” is sometimes written with all capital letters. The translators are trying to indicate something essential to us within that distinguishing formatting.
On a First Name Basis with God
God is not a distant deity in the sky, unwilling to be known by His people. He provides us with His name, indicating the type of relationship He desires to have with us.
It Can Sound Spiritual But Not Be Biblical
There are a lot of spiritual teachings and teachers out there, but not all of them are biblical. We must avoid being tossed around by somewhat true statements that keep us from the clarity of God’s Word.
Rediscovering Who God Is
Exodus 34:1-9 – God provided Moses with a description of Himself that became one of the most repeated characterizations in the Bible. As we unpack who God says He is, we discover the beauty and balance of His nature.
Dependent Upon God’s Presence
Exodus 33:1-23 – God invited Moses into a staggering type of intimate friendship with Himself. Moses became so accustomed to that level of proximity with God that He refused to go forward without it.
God Is Not Annoyed by You
You can be sincerely convinced in your mind about what God is like, and you can be sincerely wrong. God is not as bothered with you as you might think.
The Chutes and Ladders God
Many people follow the Chutes and Ladders God. We reckon that God depends on our ethical integrity to determine how he should best deal with us.
Keep God’s Name Holy
Exodus 20:7 – The third commandment discouraged the people from vainly using God’s name. God’s name represents who He is, and we must never frivolously use it for any type of sinful agenda.
Was God Confronting Egyptian Gods During the Plagues?
God brought ten plagues on Egypt to cause Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. With each plague, He was also showing Himself superior to the counterfeit gods in whom the people trusted.
God Is God (Without Our Permission)
One of the most helpful realizations is to admit we are not God. In fact, God is God and does not require our permission to hold that status.
Attempting God’s Work Through Your Power
Exodus 2:11-25 – Moses desired to deliver God’s people through his strength, but his efforts would never suffice. If God calls us to something great, we must realize His power must accomplish it.
The Attempt to Remove Divine Authority Creates Moral Anarchy
When a culture tries to rid itself of the notion of God, it finds something more disturbing than authority. Attempting to remove divine authority from our lives actually creates moral anarchy among us.
The Failure of “My Truth”
A culture that defends its beliefs and behaviors on personal ideations of what feels true to an individual is one that is destined to fail. No matter how much “you do you,” you will ultimately have to make an account before God.
Will Christians Have to Endure Tribulation?
Scripture is clear that a severe period of Tribulation will impact the earth before the end. People disagree on the presence of Christians on the earth during that time.
Can You Let God Down?
When we characterize our missteps as letting God down, we imply that we are holding him up in the first place. If God’s well-being is contingent upon our success, we are all in trouble.
The Creator Can (Still) Handle His Creation
How can we rest in God’s power when our world seems out of control? We must never forget that the Creator can still handle His creation.
Can You Lose Your Salvation?
The chance of losing salvation depends on whose work it is ultimately. While we could undeniably fumble, God is entirely faithful.
The Danger of a God We Could Edit
We want ever so desperately to serve a deity whom we have the freedom and capability to edit. Our altered version of God would run this world into the ground because he would look too much like us.
How Do We Reconcile God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Responsibility?
Many people have attempted to reconcile God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility, but the Bible never claims them to be at odds with one another. Discover the biblical approach for salvation regarding God’s part and our involvement.
How Are We Saved?
Salvation is a major tenet of Christianity while many aspects of it are debated within the Church. Without a biblical description of our salvation, we are in danger of sharing a faith of which we do not understand.
Systematic Theology II
Have you ever wanted to comprehend biblical doctrine better? Join us for Systematic Theology II in the Entrust Institute.
God Doesn’t Need You
The universe will continue the previously planned operational schedule with or without any of us. God doesn’t need us, but He wants us.
Agents of God
Biblical theology includes an understanding of angelic and demonic forces. The spiritual realm is a war field with stakes higher than we could possibly imagine.
Creation
The doctrine of creation is a critical issue for theology because it sets up the foundation for all other doctrines within the Christian worldview. In the Scriptures, we discover a transcendent God who has sovereignly created all things.
The Work of God
God’s providential work among creation ensures that His benevolent identity guides His sovereign activity. To know the heart of God is to trust the hand of God.
The Nature of God
Knowing who God is helps us comprehend what it is that God does. Within Scripture, we discover the glorious nature of God by embracing all of His attributes.
Natural Revelation
God has graciously revealed Himself to Mankind through His Creation and His Word. Natural Revelation is God’s attempt outside of Scripture to awaken our need for Him.
Enroll in Systematic Theology I
The study of God is the most essential discipline to get accurate during our lifetimes. Systematic Theology 1 will cover the major tenets of biblical doctrine.
How to Disagree on Theology
Have you ever heard about the deep disagreements and astounding admiration shared between George Whitefield and John Wesley? These two saw things differently but maintained a deep commitment to the bond in Christ.
Justification, Sanctification, & Glorification (And What It Actually Means for You)
I want to teach you three terms that will help you understand where you are spiritually and what that means for your personal discipleship. Justification is the declaration of holiness, sanctification is the process of holiness, and glorification is the completion of holiness.