God certainly speaks to mankind through natural revelation. In other words, God speaks by what he has made. However, natural revelation, while sufficient to condemn mankind, is still missing a few things.
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A Few Problems With “Natural Law”
God certainly speaks to mankind through natural revelation. In other words, God speaks by what he has made. However, natural revelation, while sufficient to condemn mankind, is still missing a few things.
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What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?
Some Evangelical Christians might say that due to the heinous sins of abortion, divorce-on-demand, and sodomy, America is on the brink of receiving God’s judgment. However, according to Romans 1:24-28, America is most certainly already under God’s judgment. When a society chooses to joyfully engage in rank sexual perversion and mass murder, the people of God can be sure that …
Why Does Crisis Usually Serve The Political Left?
It is of the utmost importance that we remind ourselves that although we should resist the temptation of politicizing everything, everything is still being politicized by someone. Suppose we believe that policies (including what kind of bans should be enforced during a pandemic) flow downstream from morality and that morality flows downstream from theology. If this is the case, Christians …
Should Christians Support The Death Penalty?
The political left often points out the “contradiction” that Christians and other political conservatives are pro-life when it comes to abortion, but also in favor of capital punishment when it comes to serious crimes like murder. Is this stance actually a contradiction? Should Christians support the death penalty?
The Sermon Of The Skies (Part 1)
This week Pastor Joel preached Psalm 19:1-6. His focus was on the joy of the glory of God, witnessed through natural revelation (or general revelation) by those with spiritual eyes to see.
The Patience of God
The Bible teaches that God is slow to anger and patient toward the wicked, but how should we interpret this patience?
Does God Reveal Himself To Everyone?
Does God reveal himself to all people? Are individuals still morally responsible for answering to God even if they never hear the good news about Jesus?
Are Old Testament Laws Still Relevant Today?
In what way is the Old Testament Law still relevant for Christians today? In this episode, Pastor Joel explains the 3 Divisions of the Law, as well as the 3 Uses of the Law for New Testament Christians.
How Does God’s Kindness Lead To Repentance?
Pastor Joel, you are known for being an intense preacher. How would you respond to someone who says that it is the kindness of the Lord that leads us to repentance?
How Do I Reconcile Total Depravity With the Non-Christian’s I see Who Do So Much Good?
Many of us personally know many unbelievers who seem to be good people. So how can we affirm the Doctrine of Total Depravity?