Gnosticism. The word is often thrown out in theological debates like a smoke bomb—meant to discredit or dismiss. It’s used to label strange, esoteric beliefs or obscure sects clinging to long-lost “gospels” like The Gospel of Thomas or The Gospel of Mary. We tend to think of it as ancient and irrelevant—a problem for early Church fathers, not for us. But what if Gnosticism never really went away? What if its most potent ideas simply slipped into the mainstream—so quietly and subtly that we … [Read more...] about The Gnostic Ghost in the Modern Church
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The Church Across the Ages
A Prophetic Journey Through Church Eras God's Church has walked a long and often difficult path for nearly two millennia. Despite enduring external persecution and internal division, it has never ceased to exist. It endures—sometimes visibly organized, often scattered—through the lives of individuals and communities determined to uphold God’s truth. This enduring legacy is often viewed through the lens of Revelation 2 and 3, where Jesus Christ addresses seven churches in Asia Minor. While … [Read more...] about The Church Across the Ages
The Algorithm and Ritual Religion
An algorithm is a set of steps for accomplishing a task or solving a problem. Typically, algorithms are executed by computers, but we also rely on algorithms in our daily lives. Each time we follow a particular step-by-step process, like making coffee in the morning or tying our shoelaces, we are in fact following an algorithm. In a digital world ruled by algorithms and dopamine rewards, it’s easy to think we’ve moved beyond ancient ritualism. But if you pay attention to how people … [Read more...] about The Algorithm and Ritual Religion
Laboring Amid Chaos
The late author Michael Crichton, famous for both novels and screenplays, originally trained as a physician. After earning his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1969 and completing a postdoctoral fellowship, Crichton practiced medicine. However, the rigid structure and emotional demands of medical practice limited his true passion for storytelling. His medical background was reflected in most if not all his novels which explored complex scientific ideas and ethical … [Read more...] about Laboring Amid Chaos
From Concrete to Cloudy: How Gnosticism Reshaped the Christian Hope
The Puzzle of the Spiritual Kingdom "The Kingdom of God is in your heart." It's a common phrase in modern Christianity. For many, the Kingdom of God is something abstract, something internal, or something to be experienced only in a far-off, post-death heaven. But when you read the Bible with fresh eyes, especially the words of Jesus and the apostles, another picture emerges: a real, physical Kingdom—on Earth. So why the disconnect? The answer lies, in part, in the powerful influence of … [Read more...] about From Concrete to Cloudy: How Gnosticism Reshaped the Christian Hope
A Comma, a Cross, and a Kingdom: Rethinking the Thief Beside Christ
"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise." Those words—spoken by Jesus to a dying man—have comforted many and confused just as many. For centuries, this single verse has launched sermons, sparked debates, and shaped doctrines that affect how people view salvation itself. But what if this powerful statement has been misunderstood—not because of what Jesus said, but because of where a translator decided to place a single comma? A Verse That Shaped Eternity Luke 23:43 … [Read more...] about A Comma, a Cross, and a Kingdom: Rethinking the Thief Beside Christ
Is God Truly Unknowable? Â
For centuries, mainstream Christianity has taught that the Trinity is a divine mystery—something beyond human comprehension. Many theologians insist that we “cannot fully understand the nature of God.” But does this idea align with Scripture? Jesus Himself said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). And “I have come to reveal the Father” (Matthew 11:27). If Christ’s purpose included making God known, should we accept the idea that His nature is unknowable? Many … [Read more...] about Is God Truly Unknowable? Â