by John D. Pierce | Mar 9, 2021 | Opinion
Some Christians delight in keeping the clubhouse of faith well guarded. They insist that only those who respond properly to their multi-step “plan of salvation” are heaven bound. All others are apostate and likely reprobate. Recently, however, some of these...
by Rob Sellers | Jul 26, 2019 | Opinion
The cave illustration I shared previously reveals some important theological truths that Christians will recognize and appreciate. But it also makes a very significant point – namely, that there are multiple, meaningful paths other people have followed, for centuries...
by Rob Sellers | Jul 25, 2019 | Opinion
Christ calls us to be faithful witnesses and not successful proselytizers, as I explained previously. If we are to be witnesses, instead of proselytizers, how should we relate to persons of other faiths? Imagine we are among strangers who find ourselves deep in the...
by Jacob Brenton | Mar 13, 2019 | Opinion
What is salvation and how is it received? Scripture continually holds two images of salvation in tension with one another, with neither image neglecting the other. First, our tradition is correct in portraying Jesus as the spiritual savior. Especially in the Gospel of...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jul 30, 2018 | Opinion
Is there a widespread misunderstanding of Christian faith among U.S. adults? This question arose as I read a recent Barna Group report about the results of a survey focused on parenting and sharing faith with children. When prompted with the question, “How important...
