What is Theology?

What is Theology?

The word ‘theology’ actually comes from two greek words, theos and logos, the former meaning “God” and the latter meaning “word,” and when put together they essentially form “Word about God,” or, perhaps more accurately, “the study, or learning, of God.”

Edwards’ Resolutions, #5

Edwards’ Resolutions, #5

Resolution number five is great for when you’re feeling lazy, in a period of heavy procrastination, or just all around unmotivated. It reads as such: “Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.”

Counter-Culture

Counter-Culture

There’s no denying it – our surroundings affect everything about us. Humans are relational creatures – we adapt and connect with others to survive. Our culture defines everything about us from a worldly perspective – from the food we eat, to the way we spend our time, to the people we socialize with, and the people we avoid. Christians, however, are in a unique position – we need to be counter-cultural while maintaining relevance to our surroundings, and we are called to interrupt the social paradigm while still maintaining relationships with those around us.

Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Why Do Bad Things Happen?

You’ll notice that the title isn’t “Why do bad things happen to good people?.”  I chose to exclude the common ending for a really big reason: no person is good, has ever been good, nor will ever be good.  Jesus was good – but Jesus was more than a person – which is, frankly, a topic for a different article!  You are not good.  I am not good.  No one is good. Paul made this perfectly clear in when he said that all his good works – all he had gained – was worthless.  Less than worthless – useless, filthy refuse. even says that our “righteous deeds are like a polluted garment!”  I don’t think I should even mention what that refers to… No – bad things don’t happen to good people.  Bad things – and good things – happen to bad people.  Matthew shares this wisdom in 5:45 “For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”  Our worldly lives just aren’t fair, and they never will be! So – why does God allow bad things to happen at all?  Why must we suffer throughout our lives?  What benefit could this possibly have for us?  It’s all about sanctification.  God works on us through the events that happen in our lives to draw us closer to Him, and to strengthen our reliance on Him. When we experience events and occurrences in our lives that feel like we’re being tested – we often are. What happens when you haven’t been to the gym in a while, and you decide...
Two Minutes

Two Minutes

Sometimes if you can spend just two minutes of your life, every once in a while, exploring who God is, who you are, and what it means to be Christian, you can make a huge impact on yourself and others.

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