Is it wrong for Christians to argue about theological matters?
PROBLEM: Paul seemed to forbid theological arguments when he
instructed Timothy “not to strive about words to no profit” (2
Timothy 2:14) and to “avoid foolish and ignorant disputes” (v.
23). On the other hand, Paul himself argued with... [ Continue Reading ]
Is repentance a gift of God or an act of man?
PROBLEM: Paul speaks here of God “granting them repentance, so that
they may know the truth” (cf. Acts 5:31). Yet in other places,
repentance is considered a person’s own act. Jesus, for example,
calls on people to “Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (M... [ Continue Reading ]