Biblically Shaped Ministries

Colossians 1:15 in Context

Many read Colossians 1:15 and get hung up on the term "firstborn". What does that mean? How is "He" the firstborn?

Apologetics/Polemics, Doctrine/Theology, Bible Study, JesusChristopher B. DavisJune 19, 2013bad/false teachings, Bible study, false beliefs, hermeneutics, Jehovah Witnesses, Jesus, Mormons, theology, polemicsComment

Can there be a "gay Christian"?

Can there be a "gay Christian" is a question that is now controversial and provoking. Some people answer differently, and others simply want a reasonable answer for it. My answer may shock you. So, I am writing this article for no other reason than to answer this question clearly, concisely, and biblically.

Faith & Culture, Apologetics/PolemicsChristopher B. DavisMay 7, 2013Christians, controversy, gay/homosexuality, self-deception, sin, the Bible, the Gospel, polemics, ApologeticsComment

Do Mormons & Christians Believe in the same God?

A fellow brother in the Faith, added me to a Facebook conversation about Mormonism and Christianity. His heart was to win back another fella we all mutually know who has drifted back again into the Mormon belief. My response was an attempt to simply draw a line in the sand and show how we are not on the same team just with simple differences.

Apologetics/Polemics, GodChristopher B. DavisApril 10, 2013Apologetics, Christians, false beliefs, false religions, Mormons, The Faith/Christianity, the Holy TrinityComment

Controversy: Freedom, Tolerance, & the Church

I'm not a person big on getting involved in political issues or controversial issues. But in light of the recent news with the Supreme Court and gay marriage, I do have a few reflections.

The Church, Faith & CultureChristopher B. DavisApril 1, 2013church issues, controversy, life issues, politics, Christian exampleComment

Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians?

Believers today continue to dispute whether the Sabbath is required. Is it?

Doctrine/Theology, Apologetics/Polemics, Bible StudyChristopher B. DavisFebruary 15, 2013Christians, controversial doctrines, God, Jesus, sabbath, the Bible, the LawComment