“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” – Romans 10:14 (ESV) There are people in downtown Gilbert tonight who will die without Christ. Not because God…
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The Word Became Flesh: The Unparalleled Christ
Beyond All Others: The Incomparable Person of Christ The apostle John begins his Gospel with words that echo the very cadence of Genesis: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1, ESV). Then, in verse 14, he makes the stunning declaration that has reverberated…
The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom
The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom by Raymond Ibrahim Summary – Main Argument The book chronicles the conflict between Islam and the West through the history of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller, warrior-monk orders that Ibrahim presents as defenders of Christian civilization against…
The Day Heaven Touched Charlotte: Billy Graham’s Conversion Under Mordecai Ham’s Tent
The Day Heaven Touched Charlotte: Billy Graham’s Conversion Under Mordecai Ham’s Tent The autumn air hung heavy over Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1934, thick with the mingled scents of sawdust and anticipation. Beneath a sprawling canvas tent that could hold several thousand souls, a drama of eternal significance was unfolding—though few present that November evening…
Bound by Sin, Freed by Grace: Unpacking the Bondage of the Will
Have you ever stopped to think about why we make the choices we do? Theologians have wrestled with this question for centuries. The human will— that inner drive that pushes us toward decisions big and small— isn’t as “free” as we’d like to believe. In fact, it’s often chained up by forces we can’t shake…
The Misapplication of “Heresy”: A Theological Response to Kent Hovind’s Characterization of Lordship Salvation
The Misapplication of “Heresy”: A Theological Response To Kent Hovind’s Characterization of Lordship Salvation Introduction The contemporary evangelical debate over the nature of saving faith has produced considerable heat but often insufficient light. Among the more inflammatory contributions to this discussion are Kent Hovind’s repeated characterizations of “Lordship Salvation” as taught by theologians such as…
Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: The Reality of Heaven
Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: The Reality of Heaven On July 17, 1955, families streamed through the gates of Disneyland for the first time. Walt Disney had promised “the happiest place on Earth,” and despite opening-day chaos—sweltering heat, unfinished attractions, and crowds double the expected size—visitors glimpsed something extraordinary. Children pressed their faces against Main Street…
Be Careful How You Listen: A Bible Study and Sermon on Luke 8:16-21
East Valley International Church believes the Holy Spirit moves powerfully through both sanctuary aisles and fiber optic cables, reaching hearts that need Christ wherever they are. We live in a generation hungry for authenticity yet skeptical of authority—and into this tension steps Jesus, not as a distant deity demanding compliance, but as the Word made flesh…
A Biblical Response to Claims That AI is Demonic: A Theological Analysis
Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has sparked numerous theological discussions within Christian communities, ranging from thoughtful ethical considerations to more sensational claims about AI’s spiritual nature. Recently, a particularly striking assertion has emerged suggesting that AI systems are “100% demons” and function as modern equivalents to Ouija boards. As someone who has spent…
The Lapel Pin That Speaks Louder Than Our Words
I spotted it recently—I won’t say where—a small metal pin proclaiming in large white letters on a red background … “F*ck Trump.” The message was brief, profane, and politically charged. What struck me wasn’t the political sentiment itself, but the jarring disconnect between the crude language blazoned across this pin and some things about this…