Mysticism: The Dangers of Seeking Special Revelation
Growing up in a Christian household, tuning in to Christian television was the norm. There was a specific program that stood out, featuring guests who claimed to have all kinds of supernatural experiences from God on a regular basis. These encounters ranged from glimpses of angels and visions of Jesus to claims of visiting heaven…
Positive Confession: Debunking the Power of the Tongue
As a newly born-again Christian, one of the first things that I was taught at my local church was what we called the ‘power of the tongue’. The idea was that Christians possessed the ability to bring about both positive and negative outcomes through their spoken words. And you can bet I believed it wholesale…
The Damning Theology of the Word of Faith Movement
It’s been said that whereas Christianity is dying in the West, it is growing by leaps and bounds in Africa. But is this truly the case? Unfortunately, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that much of the teachings in African churches are steeped in what I recently discovered to be the Word of Faith (WoF)…
Are Positive Affirmations Biblical? My Thoughts
Are Positive affirmations Biblical? And should Christians use them? With the idea of positive affirmations gaining popularity within Christian circles, I believe that it’s crucial that we examine it Biblically. But first… What are Positive affirmations? Positive affirmations are a daily practice of repeating encouraging phrases to yourself out loud. Affirmations, such as “I am…
Bible Interpretation: Descriptive vs Prescriptive Passages
When it comes to the application of scripture, it’s important to determine whether a passage is descriptive or prescriptive. In the previous blog post, we looked at the principles of interpreting the scriptures correctly. And what came up is that Bible interpretation should be aimed at determining the author’s intended meaning. One of the principles…
6 Principles for Interpreting the Bible Correctly
One of the perks of going to a Christian university is getting to take a few common courses in Theology. One such course that I took was Biblical Hermeneutics. I didn’t know it then, but this course has been such a resource in my personal Bible study. Hermeneutics is a fancy word for the branch…
What is a Cult and How to Spot One
Two weeks ago we woke up to the horror story of a man named Pastor Paul Mackenzie who led his followers to starve themselves to death at Shakahola, here in Kenya. As we speak, his cult has claimed over 100 lives with over 400 people reported missing. This has left many puzzled with more questions…
Why the Youth Are Leaving the Church -My Thoughts
Anyone keeping tabs on cultural trends isn’t surprised that a shockingly large number of youth are leaving the church. With some even going so far as to renounce the faith altogether. It reminds me of the devout Christian Union (CU) members I studied with in high-school and University who don’t “do” church anymore. Though formerly…
Saying “God Loves You” is Not the Complete Gospel
Many Christians, while they are passionate about sharing the Gospel fall short of proclaiming its full message. In an effort to soften the blow and make the Gospel more palatable, even ministers today have watered down the uncomfortable parts of the Bible. Often, the message we hear is “God loves you”. And while this is…
What the Bible Says about Astrology and Why it’s Sinful
“Mimi ni Pisces! Na wewe?” That’s Swahili for, ” I’m a Pisces! What about you?”. I vaguely call to mind saying those words to my friends with excitement back then when newspapers were still a thing. Major newspaper publications and magazines had a column devoted to horoscopes to shed light on a person’s personality or…
The Sufficiency of Scripture: What Does it Mean and Why it’s Important
I’m a sola scriptura kinda girl although that wasn’t the case for most of my Christian journey. If you aren’t familiar with the term, Sola scriptura is Latin for Scripture alone. It means that scripture is sufficient to equip the Christian in matters of faith and practice. It wasn’t until I understood the doctrine of…
Why is the Bible Considered the Word of God?
I believe that the Bible is sufficient in equipping a believer in matters of faith and conduct. I also believe that it should have the final authority in the Christian life. But you can only hold to this view of you if you’re fully convinced that the Bible is the word of God. And that…
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