I recently interviewed Author and apologist Ken Litchfield and we discussed a very important question. We discuss whether or not a Christian can lose their salvation? Evidence From Christian Sources We look at the biblical evidence to show that they can. Ken also answers some common objections. Throughout the interview Ken gives scriptural evidence from... Continue Reading →
Varying Views of Grace
As a convert from Protestantism, one of the challenges was the concept of grace. It was taught, and still is, that justification and sanctification were an instantaneous barrage of grace that instantly transformed. Granted, this is more of a Baptist, view and can change based on denomination. This differs widely from the Catholic view that... Continue Reading →
Grace in Protestant and Catholic Theology
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 →
Blessed Be the Lord Who Saves
Blessed day by day be the Lord, who bears our burdens; God, who is our salvation. God is a saving God for us; the LORD, my Lord, controls the passageways of death. -Psalm 68:20-21 Today's Bible reflection is taken from the second part of the responsorial Psalm. Though it is short there is much contained... Continue Reading →
The Deeds of Jesus
Every Sunday in the creed we declare that Jesus is our Lord, but what does that mean? What implications does that have on our lives? In the Gospels Jesus tells us to love our neighbor (Mark 12:31), love God (Matthew 22:37), and show mercy (John 8:11). How do his words correlate to his deeds, and... Continue Reading →
Salvific Work of Christ and Human Freedom
Within the course of salvation history there have been many questions about the work of Christ and the role of the human freedom, or free will. There has been no shortage of theories, and Church history shows that there have been many heresies from those trying find a synthesis between the two. There seem to... Continue Reading →
Martin Luther and the Cross of Christ
Martin Luther is a name that all Christians have heard, but most take the name for granted. They know him as the leader of the Protestant Reformation, and rightfully so as his theological endeavors led to a split from the Catholic Church. Though this was a sad time in history, Luther was a brilliant theologian... Continue Reading →
Episode 3: Interview with Musician and Podcaster Jeff Perry
Listen to the episode here. I had the honor of interviewing Jeff Perry for today's episode. Jeff has an amazing testimony of coming to faith. He is a husband, father, musician, and is host of the Life Hack Podcast. We discuss many topics including his testimony, how to lead a Christian household, and how to... Continue Reading →
Patristic Theories of Redemption
The fathers of the early church fought very hard to preserve orthodox teaching regarding the person of Christ. There were numerous assaults on his divinity and nature, and the Council of Chalcedon seemed to put the issue to rest for good. The teaching that Jesus Christ, was eternal, always existed, is fully divine, and fully... Continue Reading →
3 Ways To Share The Gospel To Culture
-Featured Guest Post by Jeff Perry- Presenting the gospel has always been a recurring topic among Christians. I asked a handful of individuals what the gospel was in their own words? “The gospel helps us pray, and get into the Word more and become more like Christ.” “The gospel directs our hearts to love as... Continue Reading →