As Wayne Grudem states, “A doctrine is what the whole Bible teaches us today about some particular topic.” A major doctrine has a great impact on how we live our Christian lives, whereas a minor doctrine has little impact. How we depict these will impact how we live, think, and act. A major doctrine,…
In studying theology, we must initially consider what our assumptions are, and what our presuppositions are concerning our faith. This awareness or the act of being awake to our own beliefs (prior to the study) will help us to understand our biases and therefore lead to the removal of barriers to new perspectives. An…
As observed in the introduction to these studies on theology, it is important to have a heart fully captured by God, which stimulates the desire to study Scripture, or His inerrant Word (without error, infallible), to get to know and love Him personally, and to better articulate a true understanding of Him to those who…
Why is theology even relevant– isn’t it just for Bible scholars? The short answer is, “no.” Basically, theology is the study of God– His nature, attributes, character, will, and truth. Having a correct view of Scripture and a right understanding of Church doctrine leads to right living. If we read Scripture and lack…
In this era of new technology and media, one of the hardest decisions Christian parents have to make is how much of an influence these worldly actors have on their children. Some Christian parents may already have a strong conviction on this issue, and others might be struggling. Still, it can be a challenging obstacle…
When most Christians consider navigating political differences, they usually consider not bringing it up at Christmas dinner or refusing to discuss it with their friends or family. Is avoiding confrontation the Biblical route to take? How can we grow as Christians if not through conflict? The Biblical quote “love your neighbor” applies to everyone. Now,…
Christian teenagers face massive barriers to their growing faith in this godless world. While growing mentally, emotionally, and physically can be distracting when their spiritual growth takes the backburner. God calls us to raise our children according to His Word and to “be not of this world.” Yet, in our current era, technology and emerging…
Mental health is equally important as spiritual health, and many teens struggle with both. Research has shown that approximately 20% of teens struggle with their mental health; depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder are just a few of the troubles teens could struggle with. With Christian counseling services like NuWell, teens can better their mental…
As parents, we desire the best for our children. However, as they grow older and become more exposed to the world through social media and their friends, struggles with their mental health could arise. We often notice when our teens are struggling emotionally, but we rarely attempt to understand the extent of their suffering. As…
As Christians, we know that death isn’t absolute. Thanks to Jesus, we understand that death is only a means to an end; life everlasting in Heaven. Despite this, losing a loved one is a catastrophic roller coaster of emotions and can be difficult to navigate on our own. Grief is mentioned throughout the Bible and…
