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  • Does God Take People Away? Rethinking Job 1:21 in Context

    Does God Take People Away? Rethinking Job 1:21 in Context

    Does God “take people away”? A closer look at Job 1:21 reveals that this common belief may not reflect what the Bible actually teaches about death, suffering, and God’s character.

  • Grafted Into One Tree: What Paul Actually Meant About Israel, Gentiles, and the People of God

    Grafted Into One Tree: What Paul Actually Meant About Israel, Gentiles, and the People of God

    This article explores Paul’s teaching on grafting in Romans 11, showing that Scripture envisions one people of God—Jews and Gentiles united in Christ—not two separate tracks. With clear exposition of Romans 9–11 and Ephesians 2, it invites readers to rethink inherited frameworks and embrace Paul’s vision of a single, Spirit-formed family.

  • When Frameworks Distort Scripture: Learning to Hear the Text Again

    When Frameworks Distort Scripture: Learning to Hear the Text Again

    A gentle but direct look at how theological frameworks—like dispensationalism, Reformed theology, and modern philosophical approaches—can overshadow Scripture when they become the starting point instead of the servant. This article invites readers back to the text itself, emphasizing context, humility, and Paul’s vision of one new humanity in Christ.

  • Faith That Saves, Faith That Lives: A Conversation Missing From Franklin Graham’s Critique

    Reading Franklin Graham’s comments on the Barna survey, I found myself thinking about how easily we reduce salvation to slogans. “Accept Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord” has become the shorthand in many evangelical circles — and while there’s truth in it, it’s not the whole story. It risks turning salvation into a moment…

  • When Politics Replaces Formation: A Reflection on Abortion, Evangelicals, and the Pro‑Life Movement

    Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with conservative evangelical friends—some here in the United States, some back home in the Philippines—who sincerely believe that voting for Donald Trump and the Republican Party is the most faithful way to advance the pro‑life cause. Their conviction is real. Their desire to protect life is genuine. And…

  • Opinion: Reckoning with the Theological Legacy of Racism

    By Ed Fernandez In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, many in the evangelical world have rushed to memorialize him as a bold truth-teller and defender of Christian values. But for Black communities and their allies, this moment demands more than mourning—it demands honesty. Kirk’s legacy, like that of 19th-century theologian Robert L. Dabney,…

  • Evangelicals Open to Violence

    “White evangelical Americans are more willing to endorse political violence than their non-Christian counterparts, according to a new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI).” https://www.newsweek.com/evangelicals-political-violence-non-christians-1838384 That is indeed “disturbing.” And considering the fact evangelicals have been known for being “heavenly minded” and for expressions like “this world is not my home,” that can…

  • ‘After Death’ or ‘Near Death’?

    I hate to bring rain on my fellow Christians’ parade but ‘After Death’ is really not about AFTER death experiences but Near Death Experiences or NDEs–experiences by those who almost died but for some unexplainable reason “came back to life” or survived, which is undoubtedly an amazing thing that can happen to anyone. And yes…