Christians with an African Traditional Religion background may wonder from time to time if Jesus is enough. Can Jesus protect me from a curse invoked by an angry neighbour? My sins may be forgiven at the cross, but can Jesus protect me from angry spirits? Christians from a more “western” background may have similar thoughts. Is… Continue reading If God is for us
Should Christians be Zionists?
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica Zionism is the Jewish nationalist movement that has had as its goal the creation and support of a Jewish national state in Palestine, the ancient homeland of the Jews (“the Land of Israel”). Should Christians, for theological and religious reasons, be supporting Israel and Jerusalem? I would argue no. Christians… Continue reading Should Christians be Zionists?
When God doesn’t heal
At a recent Minister’s conference, a Zambian pastor was telling us about the huge increase in the number of super-pastors in Zambia. It’s very easy to spot them. They call themselves apostles or prophets or bishops and they normally have the words “ministries international” at the end of their names. If you want them to… Continue reading When God doesn’t heal
Jesus, Satan, and the Apostle Paul (Jesus and the victory of God in Paul’s thought)
In recent years scholars have taken more seriously the influence of Jesus of Nazareth on the apostle Paul’s thinking. You might think this connection was obvious, but in the world of “biblical” scholarship nothing is obvious. Evangelical scholars contend that the greatest change in Paul’s thinking was brought about as a consequence of Paul’s vision… Continue reading Jesus, Satan, and the Apostle Paul (Jesus and the victory of God in Paul’s thought)
Should Christians ask God for forgiveness?
Let me complete the question, “Should Christians ask God for forgiveness knowing that all their sins, past, present and future, have already been forgiven by God when they were justified by their faith in Christ?” Justification by Faith The Bible teaches that when we put our faith in Christ God justifies us and we are… Continue reading Should Christians ask God for forgiveness?