Theology Central

I take a look at a news story about a new app to help people overcome pornography.

I respond to an email

We take a look at a devotional about spiritual depression

We review a sermon on the subject of Hell

Psalm 18 is one of the Bible's most triumphant songs of God's deliverance. But if every promise and description in this psalm is applied directly to every believer today, difficult questions quickly arise.

A bible reading plan leads me to the word, Jeshurun

What does Paul actually mean when he commands believers to "be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might"? Is he calling Christians to courage, promising supernatural power, or describing something else entirely?

We look at the opening section of the famous book, Christian in Complete Armor.

Before asking what Genesis 1–2 means, we first need to ask what it is. Is it Hebrew poetry, elevated prose, or historical narrative?

After a devastating storm leaves some homes untouched and others severely damaged, a difficult question emerges

Why does Amos begin his prophecy by condemning the surrounding nations instead of Israel? In this episode, we take an overview of Amos chapter 1, examining its historical setting, repeated pattern of judgment, and powerful literary design.

Seven truths found in Genesis 1:1

Every Fourth of July, one Bible verse seems to appear everywhere: Psalm 33:12—"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." But is this verse actually about America?

Psalm 146 says, "Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." But what does that actually mean? Can human beings really provide no help?

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we look back to one of the nation's greatest speeches: Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Delivered as the Civil War neared its end, Lincoln made a startling observation

A viral moment at an America 250 event raises disturbing historical and moral questions. Did a prominent speaker really defend the Salem witch trials? We examine exactly what was said, correct the historical record, expose the factual and logical errors, and consider the troubling implications of minimizing one of America's greatest miscarriages of justice. More than three centuries later, Salem s...

Travel back to September 11, 1938, when families gathered around glowing radios for an evening of mystery and suspense.

A look at what Isaiah 59 is actually about vs the claims it can be used to talk about America.

A look at how the ancient idea of patronage shows up in the NT

What does Isaiah 59 have to do with America's 250th Anniversary?

A new movie about George Washington is opening in theaters during America's 250th anniversary celebrations. That alone isn't surprising. But what happened next certainly was

A mock shooting during VBS?

Two World Cup knockout matches. Two penalty shootouts. One unforgettable picture of pressure, performance, failure, and hope. Why does life sometimes feel like everything comes down to one moment?

A listener asked about Todd Friel's Play the Man. I introduce the book, explain its central thesis, and carefully summarize what it actually teaches about pornography, sanctification, and spiritual growth

A sermon introduced an unusual literary word—peripeteia. But does that concept actually appear in the Book of Proverbs? In this episode, we explore the ancient literary idea of peripeteia