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Contrasting Saul and David: How to Be a Man After God’s Heart
Bryce Vaught explores three key differences between these biblical kings that reveal what it means to reflect God's heart. David's faithful shepherding, spiritual sensitivity, and humble repentance stand in stark contrast to Saul's negligence, spiritual dullness, and pride. Ultimately, David points us to Jesus—the perfect embodiment of God's heart whom we're called to emulate.
Hope in Brokenness: The Biblical Theological Response to Addiction
In this powerful exploration of addiction through a biblical-theological lens, Jake Williams examines how the modern crisis of addiction intersects with deep spiritual truths about human nature, idolatry, and our need for divine intervention. The post offers hope by demonstrating how biblical theology provides essential frameworks for understanding and addressing addiction, while highlighting the Church's vital role in creating communities of grace where those struggling with addiction can find healing through the transformative power of the gospel.
Hamartiology: The Doctrine of Sin Explained
Talking about sin these days seems old fashioned and out of touch. Who really wants to think about sin or being sinful? Hamartiology is the study of sin and deals with how sin originated, how it affects humanity, and how it was and will ultimately be defeated.
What is Original Sin?
We have all felt it. A pull towards disobedience, a desire to live our lives "on our own terms." Though we may know God's plans for our lives, or at least the commands that He gives us, we find it impossible to follow through. Why can’t we escape these sinful impulses? To find the answer, we must start at the very beginning.