A Look at Modern Viewpoints Part 7: Eastern Pantheism

Eastern Pantheism is a theological system that places oneself as a portion of the whole of the One.  This is not an ideology that embraces reason or tries to understand the knowledge in a form of exegetical thinking. The goal here is to abandon all reason and obtain a...

A Look at Modern Viewpoints Part 6: Existentialism

Existentialism is the “philosophical movement embracing diverse doctrines but centering on analysis of individual existence in an unfathomable universe and the plight of the individual who must assume ultimate responsibility for his acts of free will without any...

A Look at Modern Viewpoints Part 4: Naturalism

Naturalism is one of many viewpoints that persons hold concerning the origin of life and matters of existence. So what is Naturalism? Naturalism is the logical conclusion or progression from Deism. Naturalism denies the existence of God and relies on the physical...

A Look at Modern Viewpoints Part 3: Deism

Deism is a worldview point that stems from Christian Theism. Human reasoning  coupled with theological debates brought forth the viewpoint of Deism. Deists believe that God or a force was present at the creation of the world; however, they believe He is no longer...

A Look at Modern Viewpoints Part 2: Christian Theism

Despite popular belief, the Christian worldview is still the majority (33%) of what the world claims to believe.¹ This comes as no surprise since the Word of God is the genesis of all. Christian Theism has its roots deeply embedded in the grains of our history since...

A Look at Modern Viewpoints

As Christians who are called to spread the Gospel and make disciples, knowing a person’s worldview makes all the difference. A worldview is someone’s core belief system. It is the foundation that supports a person’s morals, ethics, and overall outlook on life and the...

Crucifixion as a Form of Execution Part 3

The Romans, who perfected the art of suffering on the cross, knew the severity of the pain that was to be endured.  As the victim lay with arms stretched out to the west and the east, nails were placed in his hands. These nails were placed in such a way that it would...

Crucifixion as a Form of Execution Part 2

On the cross, one would endure a slow and painful death. There have been many theories about the physical torment a body must have had to endure during this type of execution. In the Gospel according to Mark we read the series of events that Jesus had to go through....

Crucifixion as a Form of Execution

Many people who hear the word “crucifix” immediately associate it with Jesus. Unfortunately, that’s the totality of their understanding on the subject. It is very common for people to associate Jesus and the cross, and that’s fine as He made it famous. A number of...

Psalm 78

Psalm 78 shows us the mightiful help that God is to His people. “Psalm 78 is the seventh of twelve Psalms of Asaph”. When studying this Psalm, we should understand that it is a historical Psalm, but it does not simply recount historical events. This Psalm shows us the...