SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 1)

QUESTION: Greetings pastor is there are differences between sin, sinning and sinner? If there is, is that difference in our interpretation and experience or one we can deduce from scriptures as well. Are we still sinners ever under Christ? Thanks.Becky RESPONSE: Thank you for your inquiry. Before we look at the scriptural differences and whether … Continue reading SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 1) →

WHAT IS THEOLOGY? PART SIX

WHAT IT IS, AND ITS PRACTICAL GOALS You need to refer to the first five mini-lectures to this question of: What is Theology? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 As I have endeavored to submit before you read or listen to this sixth one. It is again every now and then as … Continue reading WHAT IS THEOLOGY? PART SIX →

WHAT IS THEOLOGY? PART FIVE

Now that I have shared the testimony of my professor and that of myself, I think, it will not be so difficult for those who have read or listened to the first four presentations to understand this. In case you missed, you can read the previous parts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part … Continue reading WHAT IS THEOLOGY? PART FIVE →

WHAT IS THEOLOGY? PART FOUR

FINAL PART OF THE EDITED TESTIMONY OF MY Professor Roger E. Olson. This fourth installment of the series will not make much sense without the first three, so please read or listen to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 before this. This last part presupposes those. The professor goes ahead to say that: Throughout … Continue reading WHAT IS THEOLOGY? PART FOUR →

WHAT IS THEOLOGY ? PART TWO

Before proceeding to read this second part of the series, please go back and read Part 1 in case you missed it. In my research on how to answer this question, I draw from a lot of sources and have read many books. I do not pose as the Alpha and Omega, and I believe in … Continue reading WHAT IS THEOLOGY ? PART TWO →

REALITY, RELATIVISM AND ABSOLUTISM SIMPLIFIED

You shall know the truth and that truth shall set you free - John 8:32 These words were said by Jesus Christ and later (according to the author) he said these words: I am the way, I am the truth and I am the life - John 14:6 Now when you look at those statements you … Continue reading REALITY, RELATIVISM AND ABSOLUTISM SIMPLIFIED →

The Trinity Doctrine Examined (Part 1)

THE OTE (Official Explanation of the TRINITY) Allow me to outline for all heads to participate, the OTE states that: 1. THERE IS ONE AND ONLY ONE GOD 2. THIS GOD ETERNALLY EXISTS IN THREE DISTINCT DIVINE PERSONS 3. THE FATHER IS GOD, THE SON IS GOD, and THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD 4. THE … Continue reading The Trinity Doctrine Examined (Part 1) →

The Trinity Doctrine Examined (Part 3)

THE PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH Read part 1 here. Read part 2 here. The word philosophy comes from the Greek word Philein, which means to love and Sophia which means knowledge or wisdom. So Philosophy is the systematic and critical study of fundamental questions that arise both in everyday life and through the practice of other disciplines. … Continue reading The Trinity Doctrine Examined (Part 3) →

The Trinity Doctrine Examined (Part 2)

THE THEOLOGICAL APPROACH Read part 1 here. I have attempted the Trinity debate in three approaches: 1. HISTORICAL AND HERMENEUTICAL CRITICISM 2. THEOLOGICAL APPROACH 3. PHILOSOPHICAL EXPLANATION In part one I dealt with the case for hermeneutics in discussing the doctrine of trinity and I also included a brief history of the texts in a … Continue reading The Trinity Doctrine Examined (Part 2) →

Church vs State: Case Study Kenya

Reference: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/remove-god-from-the-kenya-national-anthem Dear Kenyans, Our National Anthem begins with the words "Oh God of all Creation." We feel that it is important to reflect the realities of Kenya today in the wording of the National Anthem. Not all Kenyans believe in the existence of a God. Removing 'God' from the Kenyan National anthem would make … Continue reading Church vs State: Case Study Kenya →