What is Chrislam?
Syncretism is the fusion or blending of differing systems of belief. "Chrislam" is an attempt to syncretize Christianity with Islam, therefore the name "Chris" for Christ and "lam" for Islam . Its…
Was Peter the First Pope?
Thanks for your question. The short answer is "No." Let's look at this issue. Briefly, the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) teaches that the Apostle Peter was the first pope, upon whom God chose to build…
The Fictitious Mormon Jesus
The answer revolves around which Jesus do Mormons believe in? The Mormon Jesus and the biblical Jesus drastically differ. Even Mormonism asserts that they do not believe in the "traditional Jesus" of…
What is Islam?
Christianity and Islam are not the same religion. They serve different Gods, view Jesus and salvation differently, and vary on a host of other topics as well. Eternal life and death weigh in the…
Who or what were the Lollards, or Lollardy, or Lollardism?
The word Lollard possibly came from the Dutch word lollaert meaning "muttered," because they made long prayers. Lollardy has been called England's first heresy by Roman Catholics. So, Lollard was…
What is Satanism?
Satanism is the worship of Satan. In the United States, the Church of Satan was begun on Walpurgisnacht (witch's night), April 30, 1966, by Anton Szandor LaVey. He served as its high priest until his…
The Bible vs. The Book of Mormon
Answering your question is a little difficult because I'm not sure where or from whom you're getting your understandings of Mormonism. We already have one answer online ( Inerrancy and Canonicity )…
Philosophical Quotes to Ponder on Atheism
Here are a few philosophical quotes to ponder. Why are there Atheists? "If there were no God, there would be no atheists" (G. K. Chesterton). Where Do Atheist's Reside? "There are no infidels…
Die without Hearing the Gospel
Unbelievers who die without having heard the gospel go to hell, and so do Jews who reject Christ. Paul made both these points explcitly in Romans 1-3 (e.g. Rom. 2:12). They are all sinners (Rom.…
Do human beings have free-will?
Thanks for your question. It depends on what you mean by "free-will." If you mean a person who can make choices that affect their lives within the limitations of their fallen natures, then yes they…
Lead Someone to Christ
The Bible doesn't really teach that we can't lead a person to Christ or Christianity, but it does say that we can't convert them. That is, we are perfectly capable of being the means God uses to…
The Mormon View of their god
The god(s) of Mormonism is not the God of the Bible. Among other things, they assert: 1. God Has a Body of Flesh and Bones According to Mormon philosophy, their god has a body of flesh and bones…
What is the Gutenberg Bible?
The history of the Gutenberg Bible (aka: the Mazarin Bible or the B42 ) begins with the making of the first moveable-type printing-press invented by Johann Gutenberg (aka: Johannes Gensfleisch zur…
Condemning Those who Haven't Heard
It is true that God is fair, loving and compassionate. But it is equally true that he is wrathful and willing to destroy the objects of his wrath. The covenant curses of Leviticus 26 demonstrate this…
I Am Not a Sinner?
You are exhibiting doubt in your assertion, "I know I am not a sinner," by merely asking the question. If you had no doubt, then you would not be concerned about the answer. The fact that you are…
Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation
The church needs to learn to have a clear sense of self-identity. On the one hand, the church must understand that God has placed us as representatives of Christ. They must represent Christ, and the…
Reformed Evangelism
The issue of evangelization in the Reformed church is a very important one. Historically, Reformed churches have been very dedicated to personal evangelism. The biggest movements in evangelism in the…
Arminianism Correct?
Matthew 23:37 is completely compatible with Calvinsim. It specifically demonstrates three things that Calvinism affirms: 1) The outward call to receive the gospel can be resisted. There is no…
Social Justice and Mission
It's very important that mission programs promote social justice. Historically, missionaries that came to us from other countries did not participate in social causes, in justice causes. They were…
A Response to the Charleston Shootings
Rev. David Marion Clark preached a message on Mark 4:14-20 entitled, "The Good Soil of Mother Emanuel," which we believe is an excellent and godly response to this tragedy. The Text: Mark 4:14-20 The…
The Language of Love in Missions
When a church decides to move forward with the Great Commission, it must first think of its location. In other words, it needs to be faithful with its neighbors nearby. Many churches have a building…
Why is the resurrection of Christ so important?
Thanks for your question. No answer to this question will ever be complete this side of Heaven. The truth of the resurrection was witnessed by over 500 individuals (1 Cor. 15:6). Imagine over 500…
Requirements of the Great Commission
When we think of the Great Commission, we must remember that it implies proclamation and demonstration of the gospel. It isn't enough to think it is merely verbal communication; you must also…
If I Cannot See God, I Cannot Believe in God
You already believe in many things you cannot see. Have you ever seen the wind? No, but you have seen its effects in hurricanes and tornadoes and such. You have heard it and even felt it. So…