Understanding Essential Doctrines
December 10, 2009 by Steve
Filed under AA: Steve Bruecker, Theology
Titus 1: 9, “He [an elder] must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.”
Paul in his letter to Titus used the phrase “sound doctrine” when speaking about the teachings of the Christian faith. The [...]
Are Religious Beliefs Dangerous?
December 6, 2009 by Steve
Filed under AA: Steve Bruecker, Apologetics
Email Question: Why have religious people killed more people than any other reason?
Back in 1996 I was sitting at an awards banquet receiving, as a representative for the physical education department at Grant Middle School, The California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports award for excellence. At my table was my principle Julie [...]
Jesus is God
December 3, 2009 by Steve
Filed under AA: Steve Bruecker, Theology
Email question: How can Jesus be God and the Son of God?
Historically, Jesus being called the “Son of God,” a Jew would have equated this title to calling Jesus God. Jews were monotheistic (belief in only one God) and would never have believed God the Father had an offspring called the Son. Jehovah [...]
Does Prayer Change Things?
December 1, 2009 by Steve
Filed under AA: Steve Bruecker, Theology
Email question: If God knows the outcome of our lives, does prayer change things?
First, God is omniscient; He knows all things. Theologians would say God knows all true propositions. But God’s knowledge doesn’t mean He causes all things. For example, my knowing the past events of my wife’s actions today doesn’t mean I caused [...]
