One of the earliest heresies the Church faced was Gnosticism. Though it took various forms during the first and second centuries, its central claim was that salvation came through a secret knowledge (gnosis) that was superior to the public revelation given through Christ and His apostles. Many Gnostics viewed the physical world as evil and

From time to time, people ask whether the discovery of extraterrestrial life would disprove Christianity. As our understanding of the universe expands and as scientists continue searching for signs of life beyond Earth, it is a question worth considering. My own view is that intelligent extraterrestrial life is highly unlikely, though I am more open

Few issues in our culture generate as much discussion and controversy as homosexuality. Christians are often asked what they believe, how they should respond, and whether homosexuality is sinful. Those are important questions, and Scripture does speak clearly about them. Yet Christians sometimes make the mistake of treating homosexuality as though it is the greatest

One of the questions I get from time to time is whether I believe the LDS faith is Christian. Before answering directly, I want to begin by saying something important. I have met many Latter-day Saints and have generally found them to be kind, sincere, thoughtful, and family oriented people. I do not question the

We live in a time where doctrinal clarity is often treated as unnecessary division. Many Christians today assume that if someone talks about Jesus, uses Christian language, and seems sincere, then theological differences must not really matter all that much. But Scripture never treats the identity of God as a secondary issue. As Christians, we

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 Christmas. What comes to your mind when you think of this holy day? Maybe it is the colorful lights or decorations. Possibly Santa

 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” – Matthew 5:13 Are you a follower of Christ? If so, Jesus calls you to be the salt of the

You have probably heard the phrase, “Christianity is not a religion. It’s a relationship.” This phrase has become quite popular in evangelical Protestant circles today. However, some may wonder why certain Christians make a distinction between Christianity and religion. After all, the definition of religion is simply the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling

Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. – Jude 3 Are you contending for the faith? If you are a follower of Christ,

The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” – Revelation 4:8 God is holy. What does it mean to be holy? Most people usually think it simply