I hold to and teach the Doctrine of Predestination for one simple reason: the Bible teaches it. In fact, I would argue that the Bible’s teaching on this subject is very clear and understandable, and I have some trouble comprehending how so many Christians do not see this wonderful doctrine in the Bible. I believe… Continue reading Why I believe in predestination (and evangelism)
The gospel according to Pi
Recently I watched the move, “The Life of Pi”. I immensely enjoyed it and found it very thought-provoking. It says a lot about what people think about religion today. In the movie there is a shipwreck and a boy survives in a life raft accompanied by a tiger named Richard Parker. By the end of… Continue reading The gospel according to Pi
Why Archbishop Tutu is wrong about homosexuality
Archbishop Tutu recently said that God is for homosexual marriage and would fight for gay rights as much as he fought for an end to apartheid. While I agree with him that all-violence against homosexuals is absolutely wrong and irreconcilable with Christianity, I would differ with him on God’s view on “gay rights” and homosexual… Continue reading Why Archbishop Tutu is wrong about homosexuality
Being ruthless with sin
Of course the basic starting point in dealing with sin in our lives is to make sure we are Christians. Jesus said in Mark 7 that it is “out of the heart comes evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder” and so on. In other words, the problem is not what we wear or whether we… Continue reading Being ruthless with sin
National Geographic and the wisdom of God
Imagine this terrible scenario: You are lying in a hospital bed being kept alive artificially by plastic tubes in your arm and nose. A killer hurricane has destroyed everything you own and all you’ve worked for – your house, you car and your savings. You family has not survived. You’re hanging on to life. You… Continue reading National Geographic and the wisdom of God