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5 Most Important Figures in Church History
To narrow this number to 5 seems a fool’s errand… because it is. That is probably why I was chosen for this blog post. I would liken it to climbing a tree with thousands of branches and attempting to arrive at the top utilizing only five of them.
Spiritual Formation of Children
When it concerns the spiritual formation of our children, the stakes are very high. As believers, it is not whether we are spiritually forming our children, but whether the spiritual formation they are receiving is true and biblical.
Eschatology: The Doctrine of Last Things Explained
In the case of end time prophecy, there are at least 183 recorded (and failed) predictions concerning the end of the world. So, what is the point of studying Eschatology? The answer is profoundly simple. It is presented in God’s Word and therefore a dutiful and worthwhile endeavor.
Anthropology: The Doctrine of Man Explained
Anthropologists have been studying and exploring the essence of mankind for as long as mankind has been around so there is obviously neither time nor room in this short treatment to cover such a broad topic comprehensively. So… what is man?
Memorial Day 2022 - An Everlasting Memorial
Care Pastor, George Palombo, gives a Memorial Day message on different places in the Bible we see God using memorials so that people would remember what He has done for them.
Angelology: The Doctrine of Angels Explained
If ten people on the street were surveyed to describe what an angel is, there is a good chance the answers would be wildly different. These answers may be from the Bible, early Jewish lore, literature, artwork from the Middle Ages, or even Hollywood. But what is the true doctrine of Angels?
What is Theology Proper and Why is it Important?
Theology Proper seeks to focus on what the Bible teaches about God the Father, His existence, Persons of the Trinity, and His character. If we get the nature and character of God the Father wrong, all our theology begins leaking and corrupts every other area of our theological inquiry.
What is the Difference Between General and Special Revelation?
General and Special Revelation may not seem like exciting theological topics but are exceedingly important to every single believer. Why? Because if Almighty God has revealed Himself; then He has communicated something about Himself.
Youth Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide from Isolation: A Christian Response
Man cannot thrive in lonely isolation. Made in the image of God, man was created for community. Social distancing in our day has led to widening socials gaps and one of those glaring gaps has been among the youth. As believers, how are we to respond?
What Should or Could We Be Doing During Lent?
Recent history has revealed that Evangelicals are not typically first in line to observe Lent, but there is biblical wisdom in setting aside times of special observance and dedication for our personal and corporate growth during the season of Lent leading up to Easter.
Related to God
Care Pastor George Palombo teaches out of the Old Testament from the book of 1 Samuel in order to instruct about the origin and full meaning of entering a covenant.
Relying on the One Who is Unchanging
Because of sin, we tend to look for permanence in things that are constantly changing instead of relying on the One who is incapable of changing and who will never allow His promises to fail.
Preparing for Easter: Waiting on the Lord
I do not know about you, but I hate waiting. I think Americans in general hate waiting… and for the most part we expect not to wait. Sometimes we are forced to wait for things that are outside of our ability to control. But some of the things we wait for are far more profound, and perhaps even life changing.
Crossing the Cultural Divide
By now, many of our kids are back to school and university. In this post we will briefly look at some of the issues that our kids face, and the demands placed on them by unrelenting media outlets and cultural messages as they head back into ‘the world’.
Jesus vs. The Easter Bunny
What difference does Easter make if it is celebrated with the Easter Bunny as the central figure or Jesus? I mean, c’mon… who REALLY believes someone can rise from the dead? And what does it matter over 2000 years later anyway…?
The Savior Enters the Story
Did you know that “Jesus" was one of the most common names in Israel at the time of Jesus Christ’s birth? Naming their sons “Jesus” was a way of expressing their hope in God’s promise. Someone was coming to rescue them.
Jesus' Christmas List!
Yes…it is almost December and Advent is soon again upon us. Which means Christmas is not far behind. What would Jesus want for Christmas if we asked Him?…