Can Satan Tempt Everyone at Once? Can He Teleport? Does He Know What We’ll Do? Is He a Mindless Beast? (Satan and Spiritual Warfare | Chapter 4.2)

Approximate Reading Time: 9 minutes[Check out the full series here] What we know about angelic beings With the evidence available to us, this book assumes Satan has all the powers and limitations of other angelic beings we encounter throughout the biblical narrative. One significant benefit is that we can better see what he can accomplish. But, just as importantly, […]

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Simple Systematic Theology Videos – “Intro” and “How Do We Read and Study the Bible?”

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere are the video versions of my Simple Systematic Theology lessons. The goal of this series is to take something I think all Christians need and teach it at a level that is usable by people who haven’t been officially trained in theology. I will also include links to the written versions, for those who

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Understanding the Bible [Simple Systematic Theology, Chapter 2]

Approximate Reading Time: 22 minutesThis is an expanded version of the notes I use to teach Systematic Theology to my church’s youth group. The goal isn’t to make it “kid-friendly,” but rather to create something valuable for those not exposed to decades of theology. Use this in your own Christian walk or as a guide as you disciple a

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Joy in Christ and Glory for Christ… with 1 Peter 1:8–9 (Study 1 Peter With Me #4)

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteOur study 1 Peter continues with verses 8-9. Check it out the Youtube and podcast links below, or listen to the episode right in your browser! YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kp7_3j0URhg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-in-christ-and-glory-for-christ-with-1-peter-1-8/id1501743376?i=1000679930415 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bKrLXm5DI96vOq4TyXODF?si=u7xunOOhRzGnE9ZPiuZv4g Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6 Get my devotionals from Amazon using these affiliate links! 40 Moments From Christ’s Final

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Satan’s Nature, Powers, and Limitations (Satan and Spiritual Warfare | Chapter 4.1)

Approximate Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat we say about Satan is often more appropriate for an evil version of an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent God. Despite how tradition has transformed him into such a legendary cosmic villain, this image falls apart when we better consider the limits of his nature. Thus, if we want to understand Satan better, it’s necessary

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Represent Christ, Not Your Political Party

Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesEvery four years, Christians in America undergo mass amnesia and forget their identity.  Rather than being Christ’s followers who happen to live in America, they become Americans who just so happen to be Christians. Their political party drives their hopes, fears, and what they say on social media. They join the rest of their party

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How Do We Read and Study the Bible? [Simple Systematic Theology, Chapter 1]

Approximate Reading Time: 20 minutesThis is an expanded version of the notes I use to teach Systematic Theology to my church’s youth group. The goal isn’t to make it “kid-friendly,” but rather to create something valuable for those not exposed to decades of theology. Use this in your own Christian walk or as a guide as you disciple a

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Introduction to Systematic Theology [Simple Systematic Theology]

Approximate Reading Time: 9 minutesThis is an expanded version of the notes I use to teach Systematic Theology to my church’s youth group. The goal isn’t to make it “kid-friendly,” but rather to create something valuable for those not exposed to decades of theology. Use this in your own Christian walk or as a guide as you disciple a

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The Journey To Modern Dualism [Modern Influences and Final Thoughts] (Satan And Spiritual Warfare | Chapter 3.4)

Approximate Reading Time: 13 minutes[For the sake of my posting schedule and your time, I am posting segments of Chapter 3 as I write them. If you have any suggestions or comments, reach out through my contact form. To read everything released so far, visit the Satan and Spiritual Warfare page.] Modern day influences Christian culture over the last century has

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