Christian Words

When you look up at stars and the vastness of creation, what do you see? Do you see a divinely created universe? Do you see a natural phenomenon? When you morn the loss of a love one, where did they go? Are they reincarnated? Are they in heaven? When you are searching for comfort, where do you turn? Do you turn to God? To most, these are some of life’s biggest questions. Questions like these shapes how one perceives and relates to the world around them. The answers to these questions can be found by first examining the lens in which an individual chooses to view the world through- their worldview. While many of these questions seem improbable to answer, the simple truth of the matter is that the Bible answers them all. In his letter to the Romans, Paul gives a very systematic approach to the Gospel of Jesus and addresses some of these fundamental questions regarding life and the Biblical Worldview. God: First and foremost, Paul contests to the existence and character of God whi...

I would have to agree that Christians can seem intolerant and judgmental for one simple reason -some are. Unfortunately, the sad truth of the matter is that everyone is. While some are better at managing it than others, human nature regretfully tends to produce distain for differences. Our history is saturated with intolerance and judgment, as is our daily lives. Humanity is known for the traits that you seem to be attributing strictly to Christianity. Since the beginning of time we have seen examples of segregation, racism, sexism, and prejudices of all different types. We still see these traits predominantly in our culture today. Racism is still a very real issue within our culture as well as sexism. These forms of intolerance and judgment flood our social media platforms currently and yet, have nothing to do with religion of any kind. After considering the various ways humanity has chosen to “judge” and “tolerate” different people over time, Christianity doesn’t seem exclusive. Wh...

I have recently started attending religion courses at Liberty University. Its amazing, I have been a Christian my whole life and never have I understood and realized some of the things that I have been learning over the last few months. With that, I have decided to record my journey, process, ideas and information obtained as I journey through these religious courses. To obtain the knowledge of God is an infinite quest, reserved for all of humanity and I am excited to dive into the absolute truths regarding the matter. This semester I am taking Apologetics, Theology, and a New Testament Survey class. Over the next 8 weeks I will be sharing these subjects with you and try to my best to interpret the information as God would like it to be interpreted.  Week 1 of Theology : The word Theology is derived from two latin words: Theous (meaning God) and Logos (meaning word.) So simply put, theology is the study of God, His work, and His world. Theology is "faith  seeking u...

I think that one of the largest misconceptions about God is that, if you believe in Him all of your dreams will come true. That, in a sense there is this magic genie up in the sky that nods his head and fulfills all of your desires instantly and without question. -Just sign here on the dotted line. More than that, I think people often turn from God after having this false expectation that everything in life relies solely on His power and will. That financial struggle, physical pain, loss, and sorrow are all a direct result of God and that there is nothing you can do to change it. I'm here to say that God does not grant wishes. If He did, I believe I would own a Harley. God did however, grant us free will. There in lies the problem. Free will allows us to have the opportunity to sin. Without sin there would be no pain. However, without free will there is no choice. We would be little army men that God took off of a shelf. Figures, moved and manipulated without any comprehension as...

I am just a lonely soldier in Gods amazing army with the Word on my shoulder, who cares about who fights me I carry strength of a thousand swords and run at fire fearless I talk to those who haven't heard, while facing evil spirits I crush all dark and walk in light, my feet stand firm and just Heavenly angles bow and hark when sin I swiftly crush There's no trials that can face me, nor demons I cant tame No agony disgraces me and I do not hide in shame I have fist that carry freedom and feet that can reach far Ive had my struggles dealt with them and joined in on his war I am just a lonely soldier, but God has chosen me In the eyes of the beholder I'm exactly who I need to be I am peace where there is none, I am heart when all is gone I am love when hate flourishes, I am truth when lies discourage I am just a lonely soldier, but I can make an impact Because he is the molder, and I was made to do just that.

If I was to introduce myself with one word it would be this: I am a sinner. Plain and simple. There is no doubt in my mind that yesterday, today, and tomorrow I will consistently fall short of the glory of God. I am a victim of temptation, a slave to self preservation, and a puppet to all things worldly. I consciously choose my will over Gods everyday and then like a fool wonder why my faith hasn't moved a mountain. I have let doubt define my path and withhold me from pursing His.  So today I am going to step out of the boat. I am tired of being the guy sitting in the pews thinking that I'm never going to be good enough to serve my purpose. That somehow my sin is past the point of redemption and that God's grace doesn't extend as far as my transgressions. Truth be told, I will never be good enough to enter heaven, and I'm not sure that I will ever feel ready. So today I am going to write this post as  if my opinion matters. As if my words can move mountains, beca...