Reasoning Faith

Reasoning Faith

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1 Peter 3:15: "But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you."

Voluntary Hearts vs. Government Force: A Biblical Analysis of Competing Ideologies

Understanding the fundamental divide between the Biblical design for compassion and the socialist method of coercion. In contemporary cultural debates, economic and social ideologies are often presented as morally neutral policy options. However, for the Christian, how we structure society,…

The Great Divide: Why Biblical Compassion and Socialist Control Are Fundamentally Incompatible

One Empowers from the Heart; The Other Levels by Force Introduction: The Recurring TemptationEvery generation faces the temptation to merge the Kingdom of God with the kingdoms of this world. Today, a popular proposal suggests that Christian ethics align with…

Rejecting a Book You’ve Never Examined Isn’t Skepticism — It’s Prejudice

Dare to Seek Truth. Don’t Fear the Evidence! 1. Introduction In an age that proudly calls itself “skeptical,” many reject the Bible not because they have examined it, but because they haven’t. And rejecting a book you’ve never investigated is…

The Hypocrites’ Hospital: Why the Church’s Flaws Confirm, Not Contradict, the Gospel

How Scripture transforms our accusation into an invitation to salvation, repentance, and grace. The Accusation: “The Church Is Full of Hypocrites.” It’s a familiar charge. Yet embedded within this common dismissal is a profound misunderstanding of what Christianity actually claims—and what…

Beyond the Critique: What If the Hypocrite Is You?

The accusation that keeps us at a safe distance, and the uncomfortable question that might bring us home. So we’ve established that the “Church is full of hypocrites” critique, while emotionally compelling, is logically flawed. It mistakes a hospital for…

The “Hypocrites” Accusation: Why It Misses the Point Entirely

A flawed assumption, a clarifying truth, and why the Church’s purpose is proven, not disproven, by imperfect people. The Accusation: “The Church Is Full of Hypocrites.” We’ve all heard it. Maybe you’ve even thought it. It’s one of the most common…

The Three Foundational Pillars of Biblical Ethics

Scripture establishes clear, unambiguous moral boundaries that transcend culture, race, and historical circumstance: 1. The Sanctity of Human Life:======================Scripture repeatedly affirms that human beings are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) and that life begins before birth (Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah…

Why Do Christians Reading the Same Bible Vote So Differently?

The Bible has not changed. God has not changed. Yet today, most white evangelicals vote Republican and most black Christians vote Democrat. How can this be? Simple: modern parties force believers to rank biblical truths in order of priority—and only…

Navigating the Tension: A Defense of Convictional Christian Engagement

Subtitle: Why “Love Your Neighbor” Necessitates Public Truth-Telling A question increasingly heard in the public square, often posed with sincere yearning for peace, is this: “Why can’t Christians just be kind, stop the fighting, stop pushing beliefs, and accept everyone…

The Biblical Imperative: Why Faithful Christians of All Races Are Increasingly Voting Republican

The Apparent Paradox A surface-level observation reveals a striking electoral divide: most white practicing Christians vote Republican, while most black practicing Christians vote Democrat. This divergence prompts legitimate questions from believers and skeptics alike: Don’t both groups read the same…