What Was the Reformation All About? Introduction “We are beggars. This is true.” These were the final words penned by Martin Luther on February 18, 1546, as he lay dying in his hometown of Eisleben. In that simple confession lies the heart of the Protestant Reformation—a movement that would shatter the unity of Western Christendom…
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Peter Thiel’s Apocalypse: Why a Silicon Valley Billionaire Sees AI Critics as Servants of the Antichrist
Peter Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur, investor, and author best known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir Technologies. A Stanford-educated lawyer turned venture capitalist, he was the first outside investor in Facebook and co-founded Founders Fund, backing companies like SpaceX and Airbnb. Thiel is a leading figure in Silicon Valley, known for his contrarian views on…
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…
Apocalypse Now? Peter Thiel on Ancient Prophecies, Modern Tech, and the Anti-Christ
Peter Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur, investor, and author best known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir Technologies. A Stanford-educated lawyer turned venture capitalist, he was the first outside investor in Facebook and co-founded Founders Fund, backing companies like SpaceX and Airbnb. Thiel is a leading figure in Silicon Valley, known for his contrarian views on…
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…
A Critical Examination of Andrew Wommack’s “Effortless Change”: Theological and Apologetic Concerns
You may have seen this book offering in your Facebook timeline … Have you been longing for lasting change in your life without the struggle? Discover the secret to effortless transformation with Andrew Wommack’s book “Effortless Change”! In this foundational resource, Andrew shares how God’s Word can naturally and effortlessly bring profound change to your…
In Search of Godly Wisdom: A Comprehensive Guide to Divine Understanding in Christian Living
A Deep Dive Into the Pursuit of Godly Wisdom Introduction: The Quest for Divine Understanding In the bustling marketplace of ideas that characterizes our contemporary world, the ancient pursuit of wisdom stands as both an enduring human need and a divine imperative. While secular culture celebrates intelligence, accumulates information, and prizes cleverness, the Christian faith…
“Whoever Has Ears to Hear” The Heart’s Reception to the Gospel
At East Valley International Church, we’ve witnessed the Holy Spirit move through Wi-Fi signals as powerfully as altar calls, reaching souls who may never enter our building but desperately need to collide with the living Christ. Our generation craves authentic encounters while drowning in artificial connections. Into this paradox steps Jesus—not as a religious obligation,…
“The Bible in a Nutshell” – Dr. Bill Creasy
I hope you enjoy “The Bible in a Nutshell”, a brief and entertaining jaunt through the entire Bible, Genesis through Revelation. I’ve summarized Dr. Creasy’s 90-minute audio to give a shorter 5-minute version of his lesson. For the past thirty years, Bill Creasy has taught through the entire Bible as a UCLA English Department faculty…
Seven Churches, One Warning: Why Modern American Christianity Desperately Needs to Hear Revelation 2-3
The Seven Churches of Revelation: A Mirror for American Christianity in the 21st Century The Timeless Mirror of Divine Evaluation Nearly two millennia have passed since the Apostle John, exiled on the rocky island of Patmos, received one of history’s most penetrating divine assessments of the local church. The seven letters to the churches in…