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Q: Does God cause mutations, or allow them? A: Here’s a biblical and theological sound, clear answer, that is faithful to God’s sovereignty, human responsibility, the effects of the Fall, and the mystery of God’s purposes. We must take into account God’s full foreknowledge, His eternal decree, human sin, secondary causes, the effects of the fall, God’s discipline of believers, and the fact that not all suffering is punishment. When we put these truths together, the answer becomes clear: God eternally knows and ordains all things From Creation to Judgment, God knows every detail of every life. Nothing is outside His plan. • Ephesians 1:11 — He works all things according to the counsel of His will. • Psalm 139:16 — All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one came to be. This includes genetics, health, lifespan, and every event that shapes a person’s life. God ordains events, but usually through secondary causes This is key proper biblical theology. God is the primar...

For a breakdown in Anglicanism vs. the U.S. Episcopal Church — you'll see why they’re not quite the same thing even though they’re related, and how theyre similar to Catholicism.  ✅ Anglicanism (worldwide) Anglicanism is a global tradition, (not a single denomination like what Americans are used to understanding as one clear cut denomination with one clear belief statement and one clear teaching on core beliefs [and clear secondary views, which set them apart from other denominations]. Anglicanism includes churches in the Anglican Communion, all tracing their roots to the Church of England. Because it’s broad, Anglicanism includes: • High church / Anglo-Catholic groups (very “Catholic-like”) 😬 • Low church / evangelical groups (more “Protestant-like”)😊 • Broad church groups (middle, more liberal)😬 So know Anglicanism contains a range of theological identities. Not clear cut, not all are true Christian/biblical.  🇺🇸 How U.S. Anglicanism developed Before the American Revolu...

Christus Victor is a old ( & incomplete)  understanding of the atonement, that sees Jesus’ death and resurrection as His victory over the powers of evil, especially: • sin • death • Satan • the forces of darkness 👉 Instead of focusing primarily on paying a legal penalty for sin (as in penal substitution), Christus Victor emphasizes liberation and deliverance. ⭐ Simple definition Christus Victor = Christ the Victor. It teaches that by dying and rising, Jesus: • defeats Satan, • breaks the power of sin, • destroys death, • frees humanity from bondage, • and restores creation under God’s rule. 🔍 How Christus Victor describes the cross Here’s the idea in a nutshell: Before the cross: Humanity is enslaved to: • sin • death • demonic powers • corruption On the cross: Jesus enters into battle by: • taking on the forces of evil • dying as a representative of humanity • confronting the powers that enslave us In the resurrection: Jesus rises in victory, proving: • death is defeated •...

Q: When people die doesnt our spirit go where it come from? Cuz how can a spirit "burn" for eternity. A: You're asking where a unsaved person goes after death. Someone not right with God, who died in their sins. This is a good question, one worth looking into. It is a key truth most people overlook: every person will one day be resurrected with an eternal body, either fit for glory or fit for judgment.  🔥 “ How Can a Spirit Burn Forever?” — A Biblical Explanation When people say, “How can a spirit burn for eternity?” they show they don’t understand what the Bible actually teaches about the resurrection, the nature of the soul, and the reality of God’s judgment. Hell isn’t a myth or a metaphor — it’s the eternal destiny of those who die in their sins, and Scripture is not silent about what that means. It has been very clear, and Jesus warned about it (speaking more about it than Heaven).  1️⃣ We are both body and soul — and both will be raised God made man as a union of ...

Q: Why is it that people openly hate on God and Christianity? It’s everywhere. I rarely see or hear about people making fun of other religions, always ours!  I’m not saying other religions should be hated on too, but why do they hate Christianity so profoundly? A: Because their sinful nature is at emnity with God. They're enemies of God and truth.  Romans 8:6–8   “For to set the mind on the flesh is death...For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot...  Romans 1:28–32, mentions people who, “being filled with all unrighteousness,” act against God in thought and deed. Colossians 1:21 says they are “alienated from and enemies of God in their minds by wicked works”.  Romans 1:28 " And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God , God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which ought not to be done." John 3:19–20   “And this is the judgment: the light has come...

Abrahamic Islamic claims Q: Why does the world hates Christians and mistreated them, but not with other religions?  Comment: Islamophobia is very heavy right now in the US, especially with NYC's recent mayor elect. Do we forget they're abrahamic religions too? A: Theyre not Christian, not of YHWH. Muslims have nothing to do with this convo, of OP's Q. But since you are here, I will educate you.... Muslims are not of the chosen line: Issac, birn to Sarah, (whose son was Jacob... whom God himself renamed to Israel - the Chosen people of God). The God they worshipped, the true God, is YHWH. Thousands of years before Muslims created a false god.  Christians wage Spiritual warfare, unlike Muslims who wages physical war [one that's against God's people, (and all non Muslims)].  And, Islamophobia was a word Muslims "created" to shut down anyone speaking against them. It's like crying racism or facism when it isnt. It's politically ideologically motivate...

Q: I have been on the fence but actively pursuing God about what I’m believing. Do you think to believe in God and yet believe that a lot of the events that happen back then are illogical? Today we don’t see people coming back from the dead, we don’t see fish feeding 5000 people coming from enough for two, etc. Just because those things don’t happen today doesn’t mean that they didn’t.  It’s just hard to wrap my mind around as it is illogical by today’s standards. Hopefully that makes sense. I’ve been working on belief for a long time and figuring out what I believe and praying about it, but I’m still not sure anybody really hears me when I pray. I am working on these thoughts. Guidance appreciated.  A: Illogical to the unsavrd. BybthatvI kean in general, things from a unsaved persons mind, based on their presupposition, being educated in a atheistic school system, and only focused on the unregenerate mind, being unsaved... man would focus on his foolish intellect and believe...

Good resources on this topic and Christianity  Reliability of Holy Scripture  ● Reliability of Scripture  ● Why you can trust Scripture  ● You can trust the Bible ● Is the Bible reliable (series) ● Why you can trust the Bible   ● How you can be certian the Bible is the Word of God  ● Why We Believe the Bible is True   ●Can I trust the Bible pt1 . pt2 ● The Reliability of Scripture ●Investigating the Bible  pt1 . pt2 . pt3   Investigating Christianity  ● The Case for Christianity  ● Reasons We Believe: 50 Lines of Evidence That Confirm the Christian Faith ● What's the oldest Religion ● Is Christianity New  Various Questions Answered  ○ Questions about missing Scripture ○ The conspiracy of the missing books  ○ Clarity about Missing Verses  Christians Resources: How to prove the Bible is true  Your convictions about the Bible  

The Sovereignty of God:  Trusting His Hand in All Things Life often feels unpredictable. We encounter circumstances we cannot control, unexpected events, and decisions that weigh heavily on us. In the midst of it all, there is a truth that can bring deep peace and confidence: God is sovereign. He rules over all things, not just the major events of history, but even the small details of our daily lives. What Does God’s Sovereignty Mean? To say that God is sovereign is to acknowledge His ultimate authority and power. Nothing happens outside of His knowledge or control. As Desiring God explains, God is “powerful and authoritative to the extent of being able to override all other powers and authorities.” This means that the universe—its forces, its laws, and its unfolding history—is not random, chaotic, or left to chance. It is governed by a wise and loving God. Sovereignty is not just a theological concept for scholars. It is a practical truth that shapes the way we live. God is in co...

Hosea  If your spouse committed adultery... you do need to take him back. To strive to reconcile, return and be restored.  ●God commanded Hosea to marry Gomer, who was an adulterer, who kept committing adultery. ●This marriage pointed Israel’s spiritual unfaithfulness to God. Their spiritual adultery.  ●Hosea’s faithfulness to Gomer was meant to illustrate God’s steadfast love for His covenant people, even when they turn away & sin. Key passages: Hosea 1:2, Hosea 3:1–3. The point isn’t about condoning adultery — its a symbolic act showing God’s covenant love for His people. A covenant and love that shouldn't be broken. And trusting God to work things out.  ===================== Hosea: A Picture of Covenant Marriage and the Gospel The Story: • God commanded the prophet Hosea to marry Gomer, a woman who was unfaithful (Hosea 1:2). • Her adultery symbolized Israel’s unfaithfulness to God. • Hosea’s faithfulness to her — redeeming her, loving her, and restoring her —...

Genres of Scripture  The Bible isnt only literal, but it is the full, complete, authoritative Word of God .  Narrative (Historical accounts) • Purpose: Show God’s redemptive acts in real history. • Key Features: Characters, plot, conflict, resolution; God acting behind the scenes. • Interpretation Principles: Read as true history with theological purpose; look for God’s covenant faithfulness and Christ foreshadowing. Law (Torah / Instruction) • Purpose: Teach God’s holy standards for His covenant people Israel. • Key Features: Commands, moral codes, ceremonial laws & case laws. • Interpretation Principles: Distinguish moral, ceremonial, and civil laws; see Christ as the fulfillment; apply moral principles today. Poetry & Wisdom • Purpose: Express worship, sorrow, joy, and godly reflection. • Key Features: Parallelism, imagery, emotion, rhythm. • Interpretation Principles: Understand figures of speech and imagery; apply truths about God and righteous living. Prophecy ...

Q: I am looking for a Bible study that I can follow. I have read the entire NT multiple times and I read the psalms/proverbs daily but I am having trouble getting overwhelmed by just reading randomly and not having something I can dive into. I dont want something shallow that doesn't have any meat to it.  I did the "Having a Mary Spirit in a Martha World" this year with a friend and I really enjoyed that (but it was mostly answering questions about what was in the devotional she provided) and I'd like something a bit more into the Scriptures. Thx. A: It is great you've got that far! Theres far too many "studies" and "devotions" out there that folk just publish for income.  Your church should have a important new believers, and discipleship class, as well as additional studies (that might delve into those other store books) offered. But for personal study, we need to focus on the meat of the Word.  Theres a few options I would suggest. ✅️Avoid ...

Studying Scripture by Book series  Sermon by book series ●  Go here  then type in or find "John", then filter to  series , select Vol 1 and go from there.  ○ Follow in order of the chapter and verse, and the year.  •If theres one from 2023 and one from 1975, continue with 2023 one, and if you want, next week play the 1975 audio anyway too.  ○For John there's 126+ teachings in the Gospel series.  ●For the below books you can pull up just the playlist on YouTube from GTY since theyre loaded there. But the rest are at the website, which is fine. Video: John  (126)   Mark  (91),  Galatians  (40),  Ephesians  (4) Vol 1 (of 6 volumes)  Audio:  Romans  (123),  1st John (47),  Colossians  (23) I recommend: John, Romans, Ephesians, Galatians, 1st John, Colossians, and then Mark (as it is a quick summary reminder).  The order is a solid progression for studying the New Tes...