The Offices of the Church: Overseers, Elders, and Deacons. In every generation, the Church wrestles with questions of structure and authority. Who leads? Who serves? How are roles defined? Beneath centuries of tradition lies a simple New Testament model: the early Church recognized three primary offices—overseers, elders, and deacons.

Lead Pastor or Plurality of Elders in the Church — What’s Biblical? Few topics generate more tension—or confusion—in modern church leadership than whether a congregation should have one lead pastor or a plurality of elders. Some insist that every local church must be led by a team of equal elders, while others believe the model of a “lead pastor” is biblical and necessary.

When Should a Pastor Step Down—and Can They Be Restored? Few topics stir more emotion in the Church than the fall of a pastor. When a leader sins, the damage is deep and wide—families wounded, faith shaken, credibility lost. The question quickly follows: Can they ever come back?

Christian Nationalism: Why Blending the Cross and the Flag Damages the Gospel. “Christian nationalism” promises cultural renewal by wedding Christian identity to national identity. It sounds noble—who doesn’t want a “Christian nation”?—but history and Scripture warn that mixing the kingdom of God with the kingdoms of this world distorts both. The gospel cannot be reduced to a party platform or enforced by state power without being disfigured.

Should Christians Call Priests “Father” or Leaders “Teacher”? Jesus’ words in Matthew 23 have stirred centuries of debate:

Ecclesiology: What Is the Church? Ecclesiology is the doctrine of the church. The Greek word ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia) literally means assembly or called-out ones. It was used in the ancient world for gatherings of citizens but was adopted by the New Testament to describe the people of God. The church is not a building or an institution but the redeemed community called out by Christ.

Book of 1 Timothy Summary: Guarding the Gospel and Ordering the Church. 1 Timothy is one of the most personal and pastoral letters in the New Testament. Addressed to Paul’s trusted co-worker Timothy, it provides instruction on guarding the purity of the gospel, confronting false teaching, and ordering life within the church. More than just a manual for church structure, it is a heartfelt charge for faithful ministry in the face of opposition.

Should Pastors Get Paid? Paul, the Corinthians, and the Lord’s Command. Few issues have generated as much tension in church history as the question of whether pastors should receive financial support for their ministry. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul insists that those who preach the gospel have a right to earn their living from the gospel. Yet in the same letter, he also declares that he refused such support from the Corinthians.

Head Coverings and Gender Roles: Honor, Order, and the Glory of God. Few passages in Paul’s letters have stirred as much debate as 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, where he addresses head coverings and the roles of men and women in worship. For some, it is a straightforward command: women must cover their heads in church. For others, it is purely cultural and irrelevant today.

Handing Over to Satan: Discipline and Restoration in the Church. Few passages in Scripture sound as severe as Paul’s command in 1 Corinthians 5:5: “Then you must throw this man out and hand him over to Satan so that his sinful nature will be destroyed and he himself will be saved on the day the Lord returns.” To modern ears, this sounds harsh, even cruel. But Paul’s intent was neither vindictive nor careless.

Protestantism: Reformation, Fracture, and the Modern Crisis. Many Protestants resist being called a “denomination.” They claim Protestantism is not one denomination, but rather a “movement” or simply “Christianity.” Yet in practice, it functions exactly like a denomination — an umbrella identity that covers Lutherans, Reformed, Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals, Charismatics, and Non-denominationals.

Eastern Orthodoxy: Tradition, Icons, and Division. The Eastern Orthodox Church presents itself as the purest and most faithful expression of the “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.” It claims to preserve the unbroken tradition of the apostles. But just like Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy is not the one true faith. While Orthodoxy preserves valuable aspects of early Christianity, it also layers human traditions, Byzantine culture, and iconography onto the gospel.

Unity: The Bond of Peace or the Bait of Compromise? Unity is essential to the Christian life, but it is never separated from truth. In fact, the Bible warns that counterfeit unity — unity not grounded in the gospel — can be dangerous. The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) is one of the first records of human "unity," and it ends in divine judgment. So what does biblical unity actually look like?

Should Politics Be Preached from the Pulpit? The modern church is increasingly divided by political allegiances. In an age where faith is often conflated with political identity, the pulpit has become, for many, a platform for nationalistic rhetoric rather than gospel proclamation. But Scripture offers a higher citizenship—and a humbler posture.

Leaving a church is never an easy decision, especially for believers who value fellowship, community, and accountability. But there are biblical grounds for walking away when the foundation of a church no longer rests on Christ and His Word.

How to Choose a Bible-Believing Church: A Guide for Discerning Christians. Choosing a church isn't like shopping for a gym. It's not about which building has the best coffee, slickest branding, or most exciting programs for the kids. The local church is the pillar and foundation of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15). And that means if the foundation is cracked or the truth is compromised, your spiritual house will eventually collapse.

What Does It Mean to Be Non-Denominational?. The term “non-denominational” gets thrown around a lot these days. You’ll find it on church signs, websites, and social media bios—often paired with phrases like “Bible-based,” “Spirit-filled,” or “come as you are.” But what does “non-denominational” actually mean?

Denominations: Are They Biblical? If you look around the Christian landscape today, you’ll quickly notice something peculiar: tens of thousands of different church groups called denominations, each with their own label, heritage, and often their own way of doing almost everything. To some, this diversity is proof of Christianity’s vibrancy. To others, it’s an indictment of how far we’ve drifted from Jesus’ command to be one.

Confession. For many Christians, the word "confession" conjures images of dark booths, whispered sins, and clerical absolution. While that’s the legacy of post-medieval Catholicism, the Bible presents a richer, more relational view.

Understanding church history matters because it helps us see where our traditions come from and why so many sincere Christians have ended up divided. It teaches us to be humble about our own assumptions and to focus on what is essential.