Onward in the Faith

Free Will vs. God's Knowledge of the Future (and why Open Theism just doesn't make sense)

If we're honest, God's knowledge of the future seems to contradict our free will. If He knows what we'll do, are we really free to choose? Some explain this by claiming that God doesn't know the entire future because He doesn't know what we will do - He's like us, always learning and growing based on new information. Unfortunately, we run into some terrifying problems when we try to force God to line up with our understanding of free will.

 

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Do Christians REALLY need theology?

 

I mentioned that we don't read a single Bible verse. Here's my discussion on why we need to read them in their larger context so that we can fit our interpretation into the bigger system of the Bible.

 

Scripture used: Genesis 22:10-12, Jonah 3:10, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 7:13-14, Genesis 1:1, James 4:13-15, Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 46:9-11, Jeremiah 29:10, Revelation 22:3-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:13, Romans 11:29, John 14:6, John 6:37, John 8:36, Hebrews 13:8, Isaiah 55:8-9,

 

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Why My Family Doesn't Make Promises

A promise can say a lot about how we view ourselves. It may also reveal how we view God's sovereignty. Here's why my family doesn’t make promises.

 

Scripture used: James 4:13-16, Deuteronomy 31:8, 1 John 1:9, John 6:37, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 2:20

 

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Why Does Christ Tell Us Not to Be "Lukewarm"?

Why does Christ say He'd rather us be cold than lukewarm? There's a popular way to interpret Revelation 3:15-16, but it doesn't make sense when we look at what the rest of the Bible says about those who are "cold" and "lukewarm" in their walk with Christ. Join me as we dive into God's word and understand His call to holy living.

Scripture used: Revelation 3:15-16, Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 5:11-14,  1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 17:5, Matthew 13:1-24, 1 John 2:19, Matthew 17:15-20, Matthew 12:34-35, Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 3:17, James 4:1-4, Romans 6:15-18, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 4:17-24

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3 Ways to Pray for a Christian's Pain

When someone is suffering, we often pray for their physical healing. Today, I'd like to share 3 things that might be even more important to pray for than their health.

Scripture used: Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:31, Philippians 4:11-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 10:31

-Pray for their family

-Pray for their spiritual health

-Pray that God will be glorified

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Finding Hope When Bible Reading Seems Pointless

When you read the Bible, does it feel pointless or frustrating? Do you struggle to do it regularly? This episode is all about encouraging you to not only find great value in God's word, but find hope even when reading it feels pointless.

 

What is the Bible? (podcast episode)

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Scripture used: 1 Timothy 4:6-8, Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 1:6

 

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Answering questions and criticisms from my prophecy article (timestamps in the show notes)

Today I attempt to "briefly" answer several questions and criticisms I've received about my prophecy article and podcast episode. Check below for timestamps to each question.

"Why I didn't talk to a lesbian about homosexuality"

 

• Why did I originally write the article? 1:57
• Shouldn't we just pray for truth? What about my experience/feeling about prophecy? 6:39
• Am I just being judgmental? 11:46
• Am I confusing the difference between OT and NT prophecy? Is prophecy wrong if it doesn't contradict the Bible? 18:16
• Why not take a "wait and see" approach? 24:16
• Am I confusing dreams and prophecy? 26:41
• What about Acts 2:17? 28:51
• Aren't we supposed to expect supernatural gifts? 36:54
• Am I just a right-wing Democrat? 45:01
• Am I telling people not to be prepared? 47:06
• Personal thoughts on the article and its reception 56:54

 

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A Response to Dana Coverstone's "3 Prophetic Dreams"

Dana Coverstone's video has been making waves, but we need to use discernment whenever we evaluate someone's claims to being a prophet. Today, I look at 3 things we should consider before accepting these dreams as truth.

You can find this episode's original article here.

Read my article about Christians and politics here.

Abortion statistics.

An article from September, 2019 where scientists predict an impending pandemic.

Scripture used: Hebrews 5:14, Ephesians 4:11-12, Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Habakkuk 1:5 (seriously, read this book!), 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 17:11

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Why a Biblical Worldview Is Necessary for Christians

A biblical worldview prevents us from living like part-time atheists. But what is it, how do we develop it, and why should we care?

Scripture used: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 1:3, Galatians 2:20, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (or really, all of it. Seriously, go read Ecclesiastes!), 1 Peter 1:16, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 119:98-100, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 

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Does God Want Us to Have Blind Faith? How Do I Live By Faith?

Everyone talks about faith, but not everyone understands what it is. If we're going to love God with all our heart and mind, it's important for us to truly grasp what this central part of our lives is all about. Today I dig into what faith really means, and how faith causes us to dedicate our lives to Jesus Christ.

Scripture used: Hebrews 11, Romans 1:20, Psalm 34:8, James 2:17-22

You can find this episode's original article here (part 1 of 5).

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Is Science Actually Evil? Does It Have All the Answers?

Should Christians avoid science, embrace it completely, or something in between? Today I discuss how to glorify God through how we think about science.

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