What are we here for, and what is the church here for and how do we achieve it? The word “church”, or ekklesia, just means a gathering of some sort. In early usage it is specifically Christian because they used that adjective in front of... Read More | Share it now!
Category Archives: Answering Questions
What is Prophecy in the New Testament?
A question that comes up, often in relationship to the topic of by what speaking roles can women serve the church, is what is prophecy today? I have argued elsewhere that women should not teach in the context of a mixed adult group, but may prophecy,... Read More | Share it now!
Where did God come from?
In this universe, if something happens, then something must have made it happen. If you hear your doorbell ring, it means that someone is there pushing the button. So, take for example, if there was a Big Bang, the question arises, who or what... Read More | Share it now!
Why I am not a Roman Catholic
Source of Authority The basic difference between Roman Catholics and Protestants is their source of authority. For the Protestant, our authority is solely from the Scriptures. For this reason I have quotations from the Scriptures below. We do... Read More | Share it now!
What is the essence of the Christian Message?
I was given an opportunity to express, as briefly as possible, what the essence of the Christian message is, for someone who has little Bible knowledge. This is my answer: 1. God who is relational, composed of three persons, decided to create this... Read More | Share it now!