Saint Augustine of Hippo lived during the Roman Empire’s collapse. It had already been a politically Christian nation, so its fall was alarming for the Church. To much of the world, it appeared that Christianity was toppling over, and without Rome, there was no hope for the Christians. However, Saint Augustine set out to disprove … More Augustine’s Message to Christian Americans
Hell is a universal fear across all cultures. It is a large incentive for moral conduct in various religions, including Christianity. Even non-religious American atheists who reject the belief in an afterlife acknowledge how terrifying it would be for them if such a place existed. The Christian martyrs during the early persecutions in the Roman … More Polycarp and Perpetua on Hell
The five pillars of literature are sovereignty, authority, law, sanctions, and succession/inheritance. Greek, Roman, and Christian literature address those points. Paul’s epistles are no exception. In the epistles, sovereignty, authority, law, and sanctions are relatively straightforward. Jesus is sovereign, He has authority over all the earth, the law is stated in the Bible, and the … More Paul’s Epistles: Heavenly Inheritance and Godly Adoption
Asher Sisneros 