Theology – R-Rated Religion

Need we say more?

I was going to write yet another post on the chaos we now call normality in American culture. I thought I would save myself from pontification and more paragraphs of…

Children of Light

Introduction The process of spiritual formation is essentially taking on the character of Christ in the everyday life of the believer. This requires proper biblical interpretation of key spiritual forming…

What are Christian Nationalism and Christendom?

https://youtu.be/YUtNtKCLDvM This is a very interesting exchange on what Christian Nationalism is, could be, and ought to be. The idea of Christian Nationalism is not as new as many think.…

Watch “Who was Satan in the Book of Job? With Dr. Michael Heiser” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/vC8EAP9BJno

Watch “Not Everything in the Bible is About Jesus” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/j9EYVXSrnAw I often bring this up in Bible study and most people are offended by it, why? The modern church has very little knowledge of the historical church and a…

Early Church Worship

Early Christian worship set the benchmark for believers and denominations to love and follow Christ in act, word, and deed. No other century had a greater impact than first-century Christians.…

Why Miracles?

In past articles I have demarcated what miracles are and several opposing views for, and against, them. You can catch up on that discussion here: https://rratedreligion.org/2022/04/05/demarcating-miracles/ This leaves an enormous…

Theodicy

The issue of suffering is probably the most controversial and dogmatic of our time. The question of mankind's suffering is deep-seated and relativistic to every person who populates this great…

How Hate Becomes Worship

I have written several times about worship and its significance to the Christian way of life. My previous articles have centered around theology and a practical application of what worship…

Death Theology

The following article addresses the issues of death theology, known to theologians as thanatology. This article will establish two sound guiding principles using relevant data that support a clear and…

Encouragement in roles of leadership

2 Mar 20221 Mar 2022

What is encouragement and how can one provide this as leaders in their community? The word itself means: “giving someone confidence and courage to do something.”[1] However, for the believing…

Prayer Chain VIII

“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.” - John F. Kennedy For Missions: O GOD, who hast made of one blood all nations of men for…

A Collect for Protection: For the Canadian Truckers

22 Feb 20229 Mar 2022

O God, the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, thestrength of those who labor, and the repose of the dead: Wethank you for the blessings of…

Postmodernism and the Christian Church

Introduction Postmodernism has encroached into American society with ferocity. Their insidious concepts of subjectable truth and institutional power corrupt the common good and further spread Marxist ideas of systemic corruption.…

Paganism & Christianity: A Compare and Contrast

Paganism in the twentieth century has amalgamated itself into a diverse set of precepts that tend to converge on one fundamental concept, that all being is inter-related to each other.…

The Christian FAmily Under Attack

Take a minute and look at this article that came out over a year ago. It was given high praise and nearly no-one from the Christian community challenged it. This…

A Biblical Critique of Social Justice Theory

Social justice, in the sense that it is being inculcated in our society today, does not mean what most Christians think it means. Social Justice does not mean equal justice…

How Should One Die?

With the death tolls rising due to rioting, sinful misconduct, and general hatred, R-Rated Religion thought it might serve the public by giving a theological look into death and dying.…

Conflict – A Biblical Look

The term conflict invokes mostly negative connotations within secular societies, faith-based communities, and religious organizations. Aside from competitive sports or sanctioned debate, conflict comes with a certain amount of baggage…

The Relevance of Faith Amid the Global Pandemic

All too often we, as Christians, allow society to shape and direct our motives. It is very easy to allow our secular surroundings to seep into our faith and dilute…

Poetry/Proverb…

A Sinner’s Creed

26 Jan 202218 Feb 2022

A Sinner’s Creed As I toil among this labyrinth of pain, God has freed me of impeding disdain. Alone I walk against the covetous man. Hoping to cleanse my…

What is Spiritual Formation?

21 Jan 202212 Feb 2022

Introduction The process of spiritual formation is essentially taking on the character of Christ in the everyday life of the believer. This requires proper biblical interpretation of key spiritual forming…

For Those in Bondage to Addiction

Addiction touches the lives of almost everyone. In the modern world, addiction is just as prevalent as cancer. Many of us suffer from it or have family members who struggle…

The Suffering Servant: A 3 Part Bible Study

The Suffering Servant The idea of the Suffering Servant is one of the greatest concepts in the Bible. It iswhat John MacArthur refers to as “vicarious substitutionary atonement.”[1] The suffering…

Wisdom Principles of the Pentateuch

The Pentateuch (aka: Torah) tells a personal story of God setting up and leading His theocracy before their entrance into the promised land. What we can ascertain about studying these…

Did Joshua Fulfill God’s Plan?

Introduction The question at hand is whether Joshua fulfilled God’s plan for his life. Scholars tend to differ on this topic stating his failure to rid the promised land of…

Watch “Before You Test PROPHECY Today, You Must First Define What You Mean By “PROPHECY”” on YouTube

24 Dec 202123 Jan 2022

https://youtu.be/U2HBDvyFbqs prophecy: The disclosing of the will and purposes of God through inspired or Spirit-filled human beings. The OT emphasizes the importance of prophecy as a means of knowing God.…

Watch “5-Part Series: Science and God” on YouTube

23 Dec 20213 Jan 2022

https://youtu.be/3lJNAEJePhQ This is not only entertaining but extremely thought-provoking. We have written about science and faith before: http://rratedreligion.org/2021/04/27/science-vs-religion/ Stephen Meyer is both a gifted apologist and an accomplished scientific philosopher.…

Watch “Stephen Meyer Takes On Darwin’s Tree” on YouTube

23 Dec 202123 Dec 2021

https://youtu.be/aXKAMR94-rc This is a very interesting short video on Darwin's Tree. Stephen Meyer is a gifted scientist with excellent explanatory skills on complicated subjects. We suggest that you watch this…

HOW SHOULD WE BEST SERVE THE DYING AND BEREAVED?

Introduction The concept of death and dying takes on different roles in different cultures, families, and beliefs. This makes serving dying persons or bereaved very difficult and subjective. Biblical thanatology…