Welcome to Sunday School at East Valley International Church! Each week, we gather to explore the essential truths that form the foundation of our Christian faith. Through our “Fundamentals of the Faith” study, we’re discovering together what it means to follow Jesus, understand God’s Word, and live out our beliefs in everyday life. Today, we’re…
Category: Religion
Conquering the Battlefield Within: A Christian’s Victory Over Temptation
The arrow was already in flight. Not a physical arrow, but something far more deadly—the trajectory of a thought that had escaped its proper boundary, a glance that had become a gaze, a momentary consideration that had transformed into intent. King David stood on his rooftop that fateful evening, and in the space between one…
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: The Schedule Swap Modern Christians Need
There’s something almost comical about a wooden cigar store Indian winning an election. Back in 1883, that’s exactly what happened when “Abner Robbins” (no relation) secured victory in Allentown, New Jersey, beating a real person by seven votes. Then, in 1938, a mule named Boston Curtis won a political race in Washington state. The town…
The Departure from Faith: An Investigation into Why “Professing Christians” Abandon Christianity
The phenomenon of individuals “walking away” from Christianity has become increasingly visible in contemporary Western culture. Social media platforms overflow with “deconversion” stories, testimonies of former believers, and communities dedicated to those who have left the faith. The rise of the “ex-Christian” movement demands serious theological examination—not as an exercise in judgment, but as an…
What Was the Protestant Reformation All About?
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…
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…