Introduction The inspiration for this theological analysis came through a recent email from Mark Parsons of Truth in Love Ministry, which masterfully illustrated one of Christianity’s most crucial doctrinal distinctions through the simple analogy of deceptive marketing. Parsons’ account of receiving a postcard advertising a “FREE steak” that actually required a $249 purchase perfectly encapsulates…
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Is the Bible Reliable? God’s Trustworthy Canon
The Bible … is it true and reliable? Download a PDF to print at home: Is The Bible Reliable? Introduction The Bible stands as one of history’s most significant books, containing what believers hold to be the spoken words of the Creator. It holds the distinction of being the best-selling, most quoted, most published, most…
From Regret to Redemption: The Power of True Repentance
Download a PDF for printing at Home: True Repentance Too often, conversations about the gospel stop short of the heart issue: true repentance. It’s easy to talk about forgiveness, grace, and heaven, but if someone doesn’t understand what it really means to turn from sin, they may mistake regret for salvation—and walk away unchanged. Robert…
Refuting Joseph Smith’s Restoration Claim: A Historical, Biblical, and Textual Critique
The Continuous Church: A Biblical and Historical Refutation of Mormon Claims of Total Apostasy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, was founded on several fundamental claims about the state of Christianity in the early 19th century. Central to Mormon theology is the assertion that Joseph Smith was…
A Biblical Analysis of Joel Osteen’s sermon, “Refuse Negative Seeds.”
Transcribed text: God bless you. It’s great to be with you today and I hope you’ll stay connected with us during the week through our daily podcast, our YouTube channel, social media, and you can come visit us in person. We’d love to have you be a part of one of our services. But I…
An Analysis of Joel Osteen’s Ministry Through the Lens of Biblical Leadership and Orthodox Christian Doctrine
Introduction In the landscape of American Christianity, few voices are as prominent—or as perilous—as that of Joel Osteen. From his Houston-based Lakewood Church, a massive congregation exceeding 45,000, and through a global television broadcast reaching millions, Osteen offers an undeniably attractive message: a life free of negativity, filled with health, wealth, and happiness. His ministry…
The Authority and Compassion of Christ: E.V.I.C. – A Sermon on Luke 7:1-17
At East Valley International Church, we understand that true spiritual transformation happens when divine authority meets radical compassion—and when that powerful combination encounters willing hearts ready to be changed. In our interconnected world, the eternal truths of Christ’s lordship and love deserve nothing less than the most effective communication tools available to reach souls standing…
Could Artificial Intelligence Usher In the Apocalypse in the Book of Revelation?
Download a PDF to print at home: Revelation and the Age of AI The Book of Revelation and the Age of AI The final book of the Bible describes a future where a Beast rules over nations, demanding allegiance and enforcing economic compliance through a mysterious “mark.” For centuries, interpreters debated whether this language referred…
The Keys For an Effective Church Ministry
Evaluating a ministry’s effectiveness requires looking beyond secular metrics like numerical growth or profit. Its true purpose is transformation: nurturing spiritual development and building a community that embodies Christian teachings. This makes measurement both essential and complex. Scripture encourages this diligent stewardship. As Proverbs 27:23 advises, we are to know the condition of what is…
The Sacred Sound in Crisis: A Critical Examination of Contemporary Worship Music
A Theological and Musical Analysis of the Modern Worship Movement The sanctuary lights dim as the opening chords ring out through sophisticated sound systems, smoke machines create ethereal atmospheres, and worship leaders in skinny jeans and vintage t-shirts raise their hands toward LED screens displaying lyrics that would have been unthinkable in churches just fifty…