The answer to this question is no. Many people reject the thoughtful actions of others. Therefore, many people reject the love of God. Jesus’s greatest act of love was dying on the cross. The act should inspire you to love. You have a choice how you respond to this gift of Him taking our sin. We are not naturally inclined to love others. Unfortunately, we are in opposition to … [Read more...] about Is Love a Domino Effect?
free will
Are People Inherently Evil or Inherently Good?
The dichotomy between the two ideas of if us as humans are inherently good and evil has been going on for millennia. Our culture debates these two ideas as well in Christian teaching. This is a polarizing topic because it is puts on display in political discourse. I will discuss the opposing viewpoints in detail and determine if there is a middle ground. The first idea I’ll … [Read more...] about Are People Inherently Evil or Inherently Good?
Predestination and Free Will
Predestination vs. Free Will Predestination and Free Will have been at odds with each other in the church. First I will talk about whether determinism is completely true, mostly true, or false. Does God have a plan for our lives? If so how much do we have a say in the plan? Is Calvinism a problem in the church? Lets start out with the definition of determinism: A … [Read more...] about Predestination and Free Will