Category: Theodicy
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Does a Sovereign God Change His Mind—and His Decree?
Scripture declares that God does not change, yet it also portrays Him relenting, responding to prayer, showing mercy, and pleading with sinners to repent. How are these truths to be understood together? This study examines key biblical passages and argues that God’s responsiveness within history does not contradict His sovereignty or immutable character. Rather, it…
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Expository vs. Thematic Preaching: Does the Method Really Matter?
This article contrasts expository and thematic preaching, highlighting both their strengths and limitations. Expository preaching keeps the preacher closely tied to Scripture but can still be misused, while thematic preaching can bring biblical truths to light yet risks cherry-picking verses. History shows that both methods, when twisted, have produced serious errors. Ultimately, the effectiveness of…
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Unpacking John 3:16: The Depth of “World” and “Everyone Who Believes”
The post discusses John 3:16, highlighting God’s love and the offer of salvation through belief in His Son. It explores the meaning of “world” (kosmos) as humanity’s fallen state and emphasizes that salvation is available to “everyone who believes.” This truth challenges universalism and limited atonement, urging believers to respond to God’s invitation and share…
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Identifying Bad Theology Within Evangelical Churches: A Checklist for Unity and Truth
1. Introduction Biblical Theology is the study of God, as revealed in the Bible, about who He is, what He is like, His creation, the world and human beings, and their condition in relation to God, and His Plan of salvation. Since the study uses the contents from the Old and New Testament Scripture, any…
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Theodicy Unveiled: A Biblical Perspective
Theodicy serves to understand the problem of Devil in God’s world, defending His intergrity and the existence of God, as revealed in the Bible, against potent criticisms. These criticisms often center around the existential problem of Devil and suffering in the world created by God, challenging His nature, particularly His supposed omnipotence, omniscience, and all-loving…