Biblical Insights

In the 2025 State of Theology Survey (https://thestateoftheology.com/), 47% of evangelicals agreed with the statement, "God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam." Additionally, 100% of evangelicals agreed with the statement. "The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe."

It is really easy to take a verse out of context and use it as a standalone proof text. Many of those who do this only know a few verses that they use to backup what they believe. When confronted with the surrounding context and other passages that clearly refute their belief system, most of these people will ignore what the rest of Scripture teaches because they were raised in this system and they have no desire to learn anything beyond what their church teaches.

It is hard to be a Christian in this world. Jesus said, “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you” (John 15:18). Our adversary, Satan, “prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).

The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th was absolutely horrible! But it did not surprise me. Those who hate God will perform acts of evil because they "are full of evil and insanity in their hearts."

Without God, we would not exist. But we do exist only because God, in the beginning, created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them (Gen. 1:1–31)

Will everyone be saved from the wrath of God and be restored to a right relationship with Him even if they never repent of their sins?

"Know Your Theology: Understand Why You Believe What You Believe" is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to Christian theology.

Now is the time for salvation. The Lord can come to take His believers home in the rapture at any moment?

What assurance do you have if you don't believe that once you are saved, you are saved forever?

Do the elect need to hear the gospel of Christ? Why bother sharing the gospel with them if they are going to be saved.

What is eternal life according to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? Is it a free gift of God or must it be earned?

Can we take the first three chapters of Genesis literally? Are creation and evolution compatible?

What does it mean to be Born Again? Will you see the kingdom of God without being Born Again?

Who is the beast in the book of Revelation? When will the beast reign on the earth and how will his reign end?

What's the point of sharing the gospel with those who God has chosen before the foundation of the world?

Did Christ die for the sins of everyone who ever lived? Of was His atonement limited to His elect?

Introduction I've been asked this question on several occasions. My answer is always this: the moment you come to faith in Christ Jesus. It is as simple as that. Yet there are those who teach otherwise, and they often go to their favorite scripture: Acts 2:38. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." If this passage was taken by itself, it