Grace is a central teaching of the Christian faith. Grace is a gift from God and apart from God it is not possible achieve sanctifying grace. In this regard the Church echoes the words of St. Paul in Ephesians 2:8-9 where he writes, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this... Continue Reading →
Article Critique: "Man, Woman, and the Mystery of Christ" by Russell Moore
In today’s society we hear about “marriage equality” on an everyday basis. There are those who say that as long as you love someone you should be able to marry them. There are others who say that it should only be between a man and a woman. In his article “Man, Woman, and the mystery... Continue Reading →
Martin Luther and the 95 Theses
The “95 Theses” were written in 1517 by a German priest and professor of theology named Martin Luther. His revolutionary ideas served as the catalyst for the eventual breaking away from the Catholic Church and were later instrumental in forming the movement known as the Protestant Reformation. Luther wrote his radical “95 Theses” to express... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Christianity's Dangerous Idea
What is Protestantism? This is a question that seems easy to answer on the surface, but becomes more complex as one looks deeper. Protestantism is ever adapting and boasts over 34,000 Christian groups with more coming into existence almost daily[1]. The radical idea that Protestantism was founded upon was the priesthood of believers, and the... Continue Reading →