A Continuing Concern Curiously, I discovered the most widely read post on this blog is an article I penned at the beginning of this year diving into the subject of metaverse church (check it out here). I do not believe the popularity of that post was due to my having exceptionally profound depths of analysis. Rather, it seems much more logical to view it as indicative of how … [Read more...] about Why is Metaverse Church Continuing in Popularity?
Christianity
Examining Ethnic Gnosticism
Gnosticism and The Early Church The very term Gnosticism comes from the Greek word gnosis, which refers to immediate, experiential knowledge. Thus, the Gnostics viewed themselves as those capable of knowing truth with a specific emphasis on intuitive knowledge. Gnosticism was entirely unbiblical to the core, lying at the heart of this belief system was the fact they believed … [Read more...] about Examining Ethnic Gnosticism
Christianity and Wokeness
Clarity and Precision Two to three years ago, I was trying to decide where I would be attending seminary to train for work in the ministry. I looked at several institutions and saw many of them were replacing the sword of the Word of God with the rotting stick of worldly theories. Many would claim to be orthodox in their viewpoints and even “affirm” longstanding confessions … [Read more...] about Christianity and Wokeness
Dear Christian We Need You In The Fight
Understand This Moment Personally, I agree with those who assert that America as a country, right now, is in a cold civil war. We are not physically in a civil war such as in the 19th century, and prayerfully we will never have to be in that situation again. However, we are very clearly living in a moment with two very different viewpoints. One group believes you can murder … [Read more...] about Dear Christian We Need You In The Fight
Immerse Yourself For The Church
I sat on the stage looking out at roughly around 100 people in the auditorium. The pianist and organist were softly playing. My pastor was sitting directly to my left, and my immediate family was seated on the second and third rows. The casket was positioned directly in front of the pulpit. My Great Uncle was singing Before The Throne of God Above. I knew it was almost time. I … [Read more...] about Immerse Yourself For The Church