Faith or Works? (James 2:14-26)
by When we read the Bible about salvation, we may get a little confused. In some cases, faith is required. In other cases, it seems to …
Penal Substitionary Atonement in Isaiah 53
There is an attack today on the idea of Penal Substitutionary Atonement, especially with the growth of so-called Progressive Christianity. Penal Substitionary Atonement is the …
Don’t Bring Pork to the Potluck (Romans 14)
In Romans 14, Paul commanded the Christians to “Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things” (Romans 14:1). …
What it REALLY means to love
What does it really mean to love? In our society, I think we have lost our understanding of what love really is. Our culture tends …
What to look for in a church
What should I look for in a church? If you have ever asked that question, good for you! Too many folks simply show up at …
What’s Going on at FBC Orlando?
How inclusive is FBC Orlando? On February 6, 2022, associate pastor Danny de Armos kicked off a series called “We Are.” In it he claimed …
Evidence for Belief (John 20:30-31)
Why do you believe the message of Jesus? Your answer to this question just might betray whether or not you subscribe to soteriological determinism, known …
The Comma Johanneum: The Spirit, the Water, and the Blood (I John 5:7-8)
One short passage; two huge controversies. That, I think, is a fitting description for the infamous section of Scripture that we call I John 5:7-8. …
Is the gospel hidden to the non-elect?
Is the gospel hidden from those whom God has not elected for salvation? It may seem so when we read these verses: But even if …
The Abrahamic Family House: Muslims, Jews, Christians, and the Document on Human Fraternity
Are Muslims, Jews and Christians one big happy religious family? In 2019, Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb signed the Document on Human Fraternity …