Sola Fide

Sola Fide

500 years ago, Martin Luther was deeply troubled, and it was this restless torment that would lead to a discovery that would change his life and the lives of many who would come after him. Luther wrestled with his sin. He was painfully aware of his brokenness. History...
Faith Seeking Understanding

Faith Seeking Understanding

Recently, I was asked by a stranger what I studied in school. For me, this question is quite revealing. I have a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and a Master’s degree in Theology. So by necessity, this means that I am going to talk about God and theology with...
The Church and Sin

The Church and Sin

Options 1 and 2… There are few things that confuse the church more than how to deal with sin. On the one hand we have Option #1, and I will call this the “God is Love” option. We love people. We don’t want to judge. We don’t want to hold to a kind of legalistic,...