Introduction This was originally written to satisfy the requirements for Systematic Theology I for Liberty University’s John R. Rawling’s School of Divinity. This post was originally written to answer the following prompt: “Erickson discusses the various 'Themes for...
Theology
What We Believe Podcast series
Listen to the Striving for Eternity podcast series going into great detail explaining our doctrinal statement. Is the Bible Eternal – What We Believe, Part 1 What is the Inspiration of Scripture? – What We Believe, Part 2 Interpreting Scripture, What We Believe, Part...
AMBrewster’s Testimony
AMBrewster is the newest member of the Striving for Eternity speaking team. He is available for virtual and in-person events. Learn more about him and the topics on which he speaks here. The following is Aaron's testimony. I made a profession of faith at the age of 5,...
Heresies are in the Chosen
Heresies are in The Chosen tv series, produced by Angel Studios. While a Mormon producer backs up the show, the real danger of this show is in how it introduces the audience to Jesus Christ. Other than potentially breaking the Second Commandment not to make a graven...
God Just and Merciful?
Introduction God just and merciful? Have you ever heard the expression “If there is a loving and just God, why does he let bad things happen to good people?” Maybe you have heard it from your friends, children, or grandchildren. I often hear that garbage spewed in the...
Christ’s Atonement is Superior
Introduction Christians are under assault today. No, we are not being attacked by soldiers; there are no bombing attacks on United States soil. We are being attacked with lies and harmful ideologies. White Christian males are constantly being told they are racists for...
Why is the Incarnation Important?
Introduction When people think of Christmas, they do not often think of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sadly, the most prolific figure they think of is Santa Claus! Because Justin Peters wrote an excellent book on Santa called Santa Pause.[1], we will not be...
Why Celebrate the Incarnation?
Introduction Is the incarnation important? Every year, millions of Christians celebrate Christmas around December 25. Some people actually celebrate it because of the incarnation. God became a man -that is awesome! However, most people fail to see why that is awesome....
Is the Study of Christ Important?
Introduction Is the study of Christ important? Some people say we do not need theology we just need Jesus. Yet, when you ask them who Jesus is, they will tell you that He is the second person of the Trinity, the Son of God, who died on the cross for our sin. At this...
Jesus Never Changes, So Tongues are for Today
Jesus Never Changes, So Tongues are for Today Is this a valid argument? “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). The following argument is very often used for the current practice of the gift of tongues: “Since Jesus never changes, then...