“What are Docetism, Apollinarianism, Ebionism, and Eutychianism?”……Docetism, Apollinarianism, Ebionism, and Eutychianism (also known as monophysitism) are all false views of the relationship between Jesus’ deity and humanity. …Each of these views was rejected by the early church in the various early church councils. It is impossible for us to fathom how Jesus Christ can be […]

“What is the ‘church of Oprah‘? Is EckhartTolle’s ‘New Earth’ compatible with Christianity?”……Answer: Oprah Winfrey is arguably one of the most influential women in the world. With a daily viewership that has peaked around 10 million, The Oprah Winfrey Show definitely has the potential to impact the lives of many people. The Oprah Winfrey Show […]

“Deconstructionism – is it a valid way to interpret the Bible?”……Deconstructionism is a basically a theory of textual criticism or interpretation that denies there is any single correct meaning or interpretation of a passage or text. At the heart of the deconstructionist theory of interpretation are two primary ideas. First is the idea that no […]

“What is contemplative spirituality?”……Contemplative spirituality is an extremely dangerous practice for any person who desires to live a biblical, God-centered life. It is most commonly associated with the emerging church movement, which is riddled with false teachings. It is also used by many different groups that have little, if any, connection with Christianity.……In practice, contemplative […]

“What is collective salvation?”……Answer: Basically, "collective salvation" means "unless we are all saved, none of us will be saved" or "we as individuals must cooperate and sacrifice for the good of the whole." Another way to state what collective salvation means is: "I can’t be saved on my own. I have to do my part […]

“Is the ‘Conversations with God’ series Biblically sound?”……Answer: The book that started it all, Conversations with God, Book 1: An Uncommon Dialogue, spent over two and a half years on the New York Times Best Sellers List, and in 2006 a movie based on the book was released. "Conversations with God," or "CwG," is the […]

“What is the Emerging / Emergent church movement?”……The emerging, or emergent, church movement takes its name from the idea that as culture changes, a new church should emerge in response. In this case, it is a response by various church leaders to the current era of post-modernism. Although post-modernism began in the 1950s, the church […]