Label: christian theology

The 1963 Turning Point: How Rockefeller Philanthropy Replaced the Church with Clinical Psychology in Missouri Law

Academic Note The following material is drawn from the core curriculum of St. Andrew’s OCC, Institute of Theology. It is distributed with permission as a preview for prospective students, to raise awareness about the ongoing political and cultural context, and to foster constructive dialogue between professionals on the place of Christian alternatives in a predominantly […]

The Wheels, the Four Living Creatures, and the Throne of God — A Revelation Brought to Life

The Wheels, the Four Living Creatures, and the Throne of God — A Revelation Brought to Life For centuries, believers have marveled at the mysterious visions recorded in Ezekiel 1 and Revelation 4—visions of fiery beings, wheels within wheels, and the throne of Almighty God. Many have read these passages with curiosity, yet few have […]

Three Types of Prayer: Ask, Demand, and Worship

📘 Three Types of Prayer: Ask, Demand, and Worship Why Not All “Prayer” Is the Same — and Why It Matters 🔍 Introduction: The New Testament doesn’t treat all prayer as the same. Whether we are asking for help, interceding boldly, or simply worshiping, the Greek text gives us unique terms — and each carries […]

The Gospel and Its Fullness: A Friendly Word to Chuck Baldwin and His Listeners

✝️ Preface: Honoring a Courageous Voice Let us begin with gratitude. For many of us who have grown weary of false teachings, political compromise, and the idolatry of modern Zionism, Pastor Chuck Baldwin has been a courageous and clarifying voice. His unwavering commitment to exposing deception, defending Christian liberty, and calling believers back to Christ […]

Reducing hate: Slavery, Servitude, and the Forgotten Complexities of Pre-Civil War America

Slavery, Servitude, and the Forgotten Complexities of Pre-Civil War America Priory of Salem, Institute of Peace Studies Introduction Slavery is often portrayed today in overly simplified terms—as a purely racial evil, uniquely inflicted by white Europeans upon Africans. Yet the true story of slavery in America, and of labor exploitation more broadly, is far more […]

Dr. Edward DeVries: His Life, Work, and Theological Legacy

Dr. Edward DeVries: His Life, Work, and Theological Legacy A Distinguished Preacher, Educator, and Historian Dr. Edward R. DeVries was a distinguished preacher, educator, and historian, whose multifaceted career left an indelible mark on Christian education and Southern heritage. Born in the late 1960s, Dr. DeVries dedicated his life to ministry, scholarship, and the preservation […]

Understanding Romans 6-8: The Law, Sin, and Life in Christ

Understanding Romans 6-8: The Law, Sin, and Life in Christ Introduction: Why Does Paul Talk So Much About the Law? Romans 6-8 is one of the most profound sections of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. These chapters deal with the relationship between sin, the Law, and the believer’s life in Christ. Many Christians, […]

The Forgive and Forget Command, for healthy Christian related relationships

Dr Stephen M.K. Brunswick Dept. of Theology, Priory of Salem Forgive and forget, truly. Lord’s Prayer: “forgive us our sins as we forgive others”. Do you want God to keep a record of wrongs? Christ’s philosophy is always (well, 70×7 times) quickly forgive and “forget” with all the heart, in love. If you want to […]