Analyzing Teachings
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Reclaiming Biblical Words: “Miracle”
The word miracle has been used in many contexts and in many ways by both the religious and non-religious. If someone survives a horrible car crash, it’s quickly labelled a miracle. When a baby is born, people thank God for His miracle. When a man is offered a job a week before his family is…
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Reclaiming Biblical Words: “Saint”
When I say, “Charles is a saint,” what comes to mind? To one person, “Charles is a saint” may simply mean Charles is extraordinarily kind. To another, that may mean Charles died as a devout Roman Catholic at least five years ago and has been accepted by a special Vatican tribunal to be venerated in…
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Three tests the Book of Mormon CANNOT pass!
I read the entire Book of Mormon to test it and find out if it is really God’s book! Who are the Latter-day Saints? Who was Joseph Smith? Want to know a history of the Book of Mormon? Is the Book of Mormon true? Is it possible that the Book of Mormon is in harmony…
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Are you SURE you’re pronouncing the name of JESUS correctly?
You’ve likely heard of Jesus Christ. But what about Iesous? How about Yeshua? What’s the difference, and how important is the sound our vocal cords make when talking about the Son of God?
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Does God want to bless me with health and wealth?
This article explores and criticizes the Word of Faith movement, arguing it diverts from biblical teachings of humility, faithfulness through suffering, and contentment in modesty. Highlighting biblical examples of faith-based suffering, it rejects the notion that faith guarantees wealth or health, and cautions against prosperity preachers.
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Can a word of faith get me what I want?
The Word of Faith movement, or “name it and claim it,” incorrectly suggests that faith entitles us to whatever we desire. Instead, true faith revolves around prayer and trust in God, praying as per his will, and accepting his all-knowing decisions. It’s essential to remember that even if prayers aren’t answered as expected, God has…
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Should I name it and claim it?
Have you ever heard teachers say, “Just name it and claim it!” What about, “Speak over your life”? Or how about, “Nothing happens without declaration”? What does the Bible say, and how can that increase my faith?
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Does Psalm 51:5 teach inherited sin?
Is Psalm 51:5 the “home run” verse to prove babies are born with inherited sin? How will discovering the answer to this question help me study the rest of the Psalms?
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Abortion: The Bible, the Christian Perspective, and Choice
Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. There is a lot at stake when it comes to this topic. While unpacking it, Lance addresses five questions: 1. Who are the unborn? 2. What does the Bible say about abortion? 3. When is abortion acceptable? 4. What about hypocrisy among Christians? 5. What about…
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Should babies be baptized?
Perhaps you’re a new parent, and someone has suggested that your baby should be baptized. Of course, you want the best for your little one, and that begins with their relationship with God. Should your infant be baptized? We can conclusively answer this question by exploring four other questions. And once we finish with the…
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What is the proper method of baptism?
Some churches baptize by sprinkling. Others baptize by pouring. Yet many claim that immersion is the proper method to baptize. Which one is true, and does it really matter?
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Are babies born with sin?
There’s a popular teaching in the religious world that says all humans inherit sin from their parents. The doctrine is often called Original Sin or Total Hereditary Depravity. Is this true? Are babies born sinful and in danger of hell? Or are babies born innocent?