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Quick Q&A on Election & Predestination (w/Video)

I had a question posed to me by a member of our church regarding sovereign election (predestination). I answered their question in-person after service and then gave them this brief written explanation.

Doctrine/TheologyChristopher B. DavisMarch 28, 2022election, predestination, God's sovereignty, free-will, controversial doctrines, salvationComment

Brief Primer on Spiritual Gifts (w/Video)

What are spiritual gifts? What is the disagreement with Christians over spiritual gifts? Is there common ground for Christians regarding spiritual gifts? Is there a rubric for evaluating a Christian’s view & use of spiritual gifts? This brief primer will explore these questions.

Bible Study, VideosChristopher B. DavisMarch 14, 2022spiritual gifts, Christians, controversial doctrinesComment

Regarding Replacement Theology (Supersessionism)

In 2019 during my senior pastor interview, I was asked my thoughts on “replacement theology” and where I stood regarding this doctrine. Here is how I responded.

Doctrine/TheologyChristopher B. DavisFebruary 9, 2021theology, church/the body of Christ, Bible study, controversial doctrinesComment

If God knew Adam & Eve were going to sin, why bother creating them? (Video)

Why would God create Adam & Eve if He knew they were going to sin? Why not fix the problem before it starts? This question has been asked across the ages. And praise God He gives us the answer in Scripture! But is His answer the answer you would give?

This question is the 2nd of this 3-part series hosted by P4CM during October entitled “Tackling Tough Questions”.

Videos, Doctrine/Theology, Apologetics/Polemics, Bible Study, GodChristopher B. DavisOctober 22, 2018God, God's glory, God's plan, Bible study, Adam, free-will, doctrines, controversial doctrines, ApologeticsComment

What the Holy Spirit is Not

Because it is so easy to misunderstand the Holy Spirit, many people have unbiblical views of Him that need to be addressed and rejected for the proper biblical view of who He is. This blog post will address 6 views that are not the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit, Doctrine/Theology, Apologetics/PolemicsChristopher B. DavisMay 2, 2018Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity, controversial doctrines, false beliefs, false religions, bad/false teachings, doctrines, theology, polemics Comment