Author: Brad Moore
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Are We in the End Times?
Introduction There are a lot of people discussing end times events and questioning whether we are living in the last days. With the world facing numerous challenges, from natural disasters to global conflicts, it’s no wonder that many are questioning whether we are on the brink of Armageddon as told in the Bible. Many…
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Reflections on Good Friday
Introduction Good Friday is a day of great meaning for Christians worldwide, marking the pivotal moment in the history when Jesus Christ willingly suffered and died on the cross for the sins of humanity. This recognition of this solemn occasion, observed as a time of reflection, gratitude, and reverence, dates back to at least the…
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Understanding Baptism and Salvation
What Does it Mean to Be Saved? There are people to whom the idea of salvation in Christianity seems like a puzzling or even daunting concept. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot in religious circles, but what does it actually mean? When someone says they’re “saved,” what exactly are they saved from?…
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What Does it Mean – The Plan of God
Introduction How many times have I heard it. Someone commenting on an event or tragedy saying it “must have been God’s plan.” Can we say that the loving God of the universe, sovereign in justice and judgement plans for individuals to experience misfortune and tragedy? Does that make Him capricious? If you are a Christian,…
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Communicating with Precision in a Changing World
Introduction Language is the lifeblood of human communication and understanding. The words we choose to express our thoughts, beliefs, and ideas matter immensely. As our society continually evolves, the meanings of words can shift and diverge from their original intentions. Words like respect, justice and freedom have multiple nuanced meanings, often creating a tangled web…
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Reasoning God’s Existence from First Principles
Introduction As skepticism and secularism gain more traction in our world today, establishing a rational defense of belief in God and Jesus Christ has become increasingly important. The principles of first principles reasoning, foundational to philosophy and science alike, offer a compelling avenue to ground such an argument providing convincing reasoning for this belief. This…