God Did Not “Robe Himself in Flesh.”

God Did Not “Robe Himself in Flesh.”

We have all heard the phrase, “God robed Himself in the flesh,” but I want to take a quick moment and explain succinctly why we should avoid this phrase and why this phrase is theologically inaccurate. John 1:14 — 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt...
Double Fulfillment in Scripture: The Virgin Birth?

Double Fulfillment in Scripture: The Virgin Birth?

Isaiah 7:14–16 (KJV 1900) — 14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel. 15 Butter and honey shall he eat, That he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. 16 For...
The Spirit of Pure Inquiry

The Spirit of Pure Inquiry

The spirit of inquiry, though uncomfortable for many in the Body of Christ, is a necessary agency that works to hinder the advancement of doctrinal distortions, false teachings, and the temptation by some in the Pentecostal community to become top-heavy in...
PREACH THE WORD: A Careful Reflection on Speech in the Pulpit

PREACH THE WORD: A Careful Reflection on Speech in the Pulpit

As the culture of controversy has become dominated by text chains and back-room conversations, I often find that it is vital to the health and strength of the church community to respectfully and openly navigate certain controversies. In part, this is done to dull the...