God does not need you! What a way to start an article, right? To be told that God doesn’t need you can be hurtful and insulting. Let me clarify when I say God doesn’t need you, it doesn’t mean God doesn’t love you. God loves you enormously, but he doesn’t need you. He doesn’t need you to do anything for Him. God is self-sufficient and complete, so He doesn’t need anything outside of Himself. This concept may be new to you, and for obvious reasons, it is not preached or taught anywhere from the pulpit or classroom. It gives off the impression that God doesn’t care or is unloving, which causes some to deny it aggressively.. ‘How dare you tell me God doesn’t need me? That’s not what the Bible says,’ they would say. The Bible doesn’t say directly that God doesn’t need us, but it is implied in His nature and attributes (Acts 17:24-25; Psalms 50:10-12).

Background:   Despite what others would say, there is no denying that the Bible speaks of predestination. From the Old Testament to the New, predestination is demonstrated through God’s selection of particular groups of people for His purposes. We can see this in the life of the Israelites. God chose specific individuals within that group […]

Why do you disagree with Calvinism? What part of Calvinism are you against? I am not asking these to convince you to believe in Calvinism, but I would like to highlight some important concerns regarding free will theology. I’ve asked myself these questions many times. What is it about Calvinism that bothered me so much? Why am I “offended” when I hear about Calvinism? One reason for rejecting Calvinism was that my love did not feel real or originate from me. If God is in control of all things, then the choices I make are not my own but forced by God. What worth would life have if we are not in control? We aim to avoid anything that attempts to compromise human autonomy. My argument is to bring to light some conflicts I’ve struggled with and how I came to accept Calvinism as the correct theological interpretation on the subject of predestination. Let me take you on this journey that changed my life.

Do you struggle with sin? Have you tried everything you could, yet still cannot overcome sin? Do you have that one nagging sin that keeps coming back? Do you question your salvation, God’s faithfulness, and your ability to repent? These questions and many more are important issues that everyone believer must confront and deal with. Guilt and shame overwhelm us when we fail or stumble in our walk with Christ. I have often questioned whether I was truly saved or if I have been fooling myself. But I still struggle with my sins, even after many years of walking with Christ. My faith has many ups and downs as life feels like riding the ocean waves. Some days I’ve felt good and conquered my weaknesses, while on others I’ve groveled back in the pig sty. Why do we struggle with sin, even after accepting God’s grace? Why do we continue to sin if we know Christ suffered and died for our sins? Have we not repented, and if so, does that disqualify our salvation? Have you been on the battlefield fighting sin all your life and still feel like you get knocked down over and over again, wondering when it will end? Will you ever conquer and overcome your sins? Read on to find out more. 

Probably the most controversial chapter in the whole Bible could be designated to Romans 9. The chapter covers the sovereignty of God over all creation. Many Calvinist's use Romans 9 to support and teach predestination, while those who disagree with predestination refute the doctrine. The reason Romans 9 causes such controversy to people is the notion of God being in control over all things. Apostol Paul wrote the book to the Church in Rome during his time due to the rise in questions and controversies in the church. The problem is not the writings or concepts in the chapter, but rather the approach of the person reading the chapter. What I mean is how you read Romans 9 will determine if you understand the true meaning of it, verses walking away upset and confused. If you haven't read Romans 9, or have forgotten what it says, then take a pause and before continuing this article and read the chapter. Then come back and read the article. This article is organized in a specific structure. Follow the instructions step by step as you read to achieve the best results. May God bless you and open your eyes to the beauty of Romans 9.