by Robby McAlpine | Aug 7, 2017 | Apologetics, Christology, Gospel, Sin, Soteriology, The Kingdom of God, Theodicy, Theological Studies, Worship
“This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’—and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst...
by Kenny Burchard | Feb 10, 2017 | Anthropology, Creation, Israel, Sin, The Kingdom of God, Theodicy, Theological Studies
I just finished reading through the book of Genesis again — this time, in the YouVersion online version of the New Living Translation. To read Genesis is to read an epic drama! At some points along the way as I read, I found myself in tears, and found my heart...
by Kenny Burchard | May 29, 2014 | God's Sovereignty, Philosophy, Reformed Theology, Theodicy, Theological Studies, Wesleyan-Arminian
It is always interesting to watch people’s faces when you remind them that Adam sinned without a sin-nature. Typically, when talking about why people sin, the average Christian’s response is — “Because we all have a sin-nature, inherited from...
by Kenny Burchard | Apr 26, 2014 | Apologetics, Biblical Theology, God's Sovereignty, Theodicy, Theological Studies, Theology Proper
One of the great struggles we have with the God revealed in Scripture has to do with texts that say, “God never changes,” and other texts that seem to say things like, “God changed his mind,” or “God regretted…” For instance...
by Kenny Burchard | Apr 2, 2014 | Biblical Theology, Theodicy, Theological Studies
Have you heard this before? “Honey, I know it hurts — but just remember — all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purposes. It’s all gonna turn out right in the end. The Bible promises us...
by Kenny Burchard | Mar 17, 2014 | Biblical Theology, Theodicy, Theological Studies
“Why, God?! How could God______? Why doesn’t God_____? Where was God when _______? How long, oh Lord?!” All these questions point to the biggest challenge to Biblical faith and belief in the all-powerful, all knowing, everywhere-present (as He is presented) God of the...
