@ScottRoberts

Follower of Jesus Christ, saved by grace. Husband & Dad. Elder/Pastor. Christian Writer, Columnist, Blogger, and Theology Nerd. John 3:16, Rom 10:9, Eph 2:8-9

 Toronto, Ontario
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Joined March 2007
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Can Jesus Change the Human Heart? A Troubling Scene in The Chosen

From a filmmaking perspective, one would have to admit that the multi-season series about the life of Jesus and His disciples, The Chosen, is a quality production. Creator and showrunner Dallas Jenk…

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Purgatory: Why the Doctrine Is Neither Biblical nor Logically Necessary

The Roman Catholic doctrine of Purgatory is often defended as though it were the unavoidable consequence of two Christian truths: first, that nothing unclean can enter the presence of God, and second,…

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The Five Solas: The Heart of the Protestant Reformation, and Why They Still Matter

In the sixteenth century, the Protestant Reformation was not merely a disagreement over church traditions or personalities. At its heart was one great question: "How can sinful man be made right with …

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Does God Want All to Be Saved?

Many people point to 2 Peter 3:9b, which says that God is "...not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." What exactly does Peter mean? Who is he referring to? Let's tak…

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Does Romans 9 Teach Individual Election?

While working through my seminary studies, I was asked to interact with one of the most debated passages in the New Testament: Romans 9:6-23. Does Paul teach God's sovereign election of individuals un…

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Bill C-9 and Canadian Christians: Could Believers Face Criminal Charges for "Hate Speech"?

Over the past several years, Canada has witnessed growing debates about hate speech, freedom of expression, religious liberty, and the role of government in regulating public discourse. Those discussi…

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Before You Disciple Others

There is something I have noticed over and over again about men who faithfully disciple others: They are disciples themselves.

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8 Common Roman Catholic Arguments Against Protestantism Answered

For many Roman Catholics, the case against Protestantism feels overwhelmingly logical and a "slam dunk" at first. Claims about church history, authority, the papacy, and tradition can sound persuasive…

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Men: You Are Being Spiritually Sedated

One of the greatest dangers to Christian men today is not outright atheism, persecution, or even open rebellion. It is slow spiritual sedation.

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How to Read the Bible Without Missing the Point

Many Christians read their Bibles regularly, and that is a good and necessary habit. But reading alone is not the same as understanding. It is entirely possible to move your eyes across the page, ch…

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Why The Lord of the Rings Feels So Real: Because It Echoes the Greatest Story Ever Told

Power. Sacrifice. Mortality. Hope. Tolkien's Middle-earth resonates because it reflects the deep biblical truths written into the human soul.

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Christ Must Be the Center of Everything

There is a great temptation in the human heart to place ourselves at the center of everything. We measure life by our comfort, our success, our plans, and our desires. Even in religious matters, we ca…

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