This page lays out my beliefs plainly and systematically. I am not a theologian by profession, but I am committed to seeking Truth through Scripture, not tradition. I welcome scrutiny—not because I have all the answers, but because I refuse to stop asking the right questions.
What I Believe
Angelology
(Angels) I believe that Angels in the Bible are Messengers of God. They can be both natural (human beings) and supernatural (the stereotypical angel wings and all)...
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(Bible) I believe that the "Protestant" Canon of the Holy Bible is the inspired inerrant Word of God in written form. I believe that translations are "finicky" in their details but ultimately I believe that Truth can be understood in any translation of the manuscripts from Greek/Hebrew with enough effort. I prefer word-for-word literal translations yet easy to read and comprehended for the 21st century English speaker. I don't speak any other languages so any Bible translation other than Modern 21st Century American English would be a hindrance to my studies rather than a help. I will at times use alternate translations as an aide in comprehension but most study I do comes from Modern English Translations. My preferred translation currently is the ESV. Most passages I have memorized though come from the NKJV and few are memorized in the KJV from my youth. I believe there are some writings not in the canon that may be safely studied while not impacting the sanctity of the existing Canon. These writings while informative must be studied with care. I believe it is possible that there are inspired writings outside of the Canon but choose not to make claims of inspiration beyond my capabilities to determine such.
Christology
(Jesus Christ) I believe that Jesus Christ is the “Monogenēs” — the Only Begotten Son of God. I believe that Christ, while on earth, was the physical manifestation of the One True and Only God. He was not a separate being, but rather an extension, a reflection, or a distinct “face” of God revealed within the bounds of physical creation.
To help illustrate this, imagine God as a six-sided cube. Each face is unique and distinct in appearance and function, yet all are part of the same unified whole. From our position within creation, we can only ever see one face clearly—Christ—but we may catch glimpses of the others through Scripture and spiritual revelation. The internal interactions between these “faces” are hidden from us, but they are all inseparably God. I do not hold to modalism, as I understand it, since these expressions are not masks worn in sequence, but relational facets of the eternal Godhead.
I am comfortable with the phrase “God in three persons”—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—but I would also venture to say the Universal Church represents another “face” of God in the world today. Not the institutions of men, but the spiritual Bride of Christ, in whom He dwells and through whom He is revealed. As Scripture says, “the two shall become one flesh.” This is not to deify the Church, but to recognize its intended union with Christ and role in manifesting God's presence.
I believe that God willingly allowed Himself to be persecuted and crucified in the form of Yeshua of Nazareth by His contemporaries—both Jews and Gentiles—in order to save humanity from the second death, which is the lake of fire. After this victory, He returned to that Holy Place where God dwells and now lives forevermore as the intercessor for all who come to Him in faith. I believe that Christ pre-existed creation, and that all things were created through Him. He is, as He declared, “I Am.”
Demonology
(Demons) I believe Demons are fallen angels. I believe they were corrupted at some point that was either not revealed to us in full or was revealed by God to a prophet and recorded outside of the current canon. I consult extra-biblical sources like the Book of Enoch with caution, treating them as historical curiosities rather than doctrinal authorities. The Books of Enoch and other apocryphal books that shed light on the subject of demons and their origin is something of interest to me but I always try to stick to what scripture reveals about them and outside of that is merely speculation.
Ecclesiology
(Christian Church) I believe the Church is strictly the people. Specifically those people who are saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and grafted to the New Covenant of God through the answer of a good conscious toward God by Full Immersion in water (aka Baptism). I believe the Church is best expressed organically. I do not conform to what the majority of the world describes as the "Church". I do not believe in the institutional form of "doing church". I believe scripture shows us how God wants His people to interact and I believe what is desired by Him is more organic than artificial. I believe 'church' is not something we go to, but something we are.
Eschatology
(End Times) I believe that all prophecy in the Bible has been fulfilled, with the final events concluding no later than AD 1096, and potentially as early as AD 70. This places my position under the umbrella of Preterism, but more specifically, I identify with what I call Literal Millennial Reign Preterism.
I believe the “End Times” referred to by both Old and New Testament writers were focused not on the end of the world, but on the end of physical Israel as a covenant nation. The destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in AD 70 marked the conclusion of the Old Covenant Age. Since then, the Christian Church (see Ecclesiology) is what remains of Spiritual Israel.
Unlike traditional Full Preterism, which places all prophetic fulfillment by AD 70, I remain open to the possibility that the events of Revelation 20 unfolded over the millennium that followed Christ’s resurrection. Specifically, I tentatively identify the "Camp of the Saints" referenced in Revelation 20 with the City of Antioch, which was attacked by the Seljuk Turks in AD 1070. The city's liberation during the First Crusade in AD 1096, marked by “fire from heaven,” aligns remarkably with the language of Revelation and may represent the literal close of the Millennium.
After this final prophetic fulfillment, I believe we entered the everlasting Kingdom of God, where Christ rules spiritually. I reject any notion of a future physical millennial kingdom or an intermediate state of the dead. Instead, I believe that upon death, the believer goes directly to judgment and reward—there is no longer any need for Sheol, Hades, or a "holding place."
For those interested in the scriptural and historical foundation of this belief, I highly recommend the article "Revelation 20: A Preterist Commentary" by Daniel Morais, which significantly shaped my understanding.
Hamartiology
(Sin) I believe that sin is any thought or action that contradicts God's will for mankind as revealed in the Holy Bible. I believe Sin is the cause of all human suffering. The only way to remove the condemnation of sin (which is the second death in the "lake of fire"), is the saving blood of God's Son Jesus Christ. I believe that after sin was introduced to the world, (through Satan/The Devil) it spread like a plague and corrupted all of mankind save for Noah and his family. All of Mankind was wiped out and Noah and his family were chosen to repopulate the Earth.
Hermeneutics
(Bible interpretation) I believe in letting Scripture interpret Scripture. I believe that one must approach Bible interpretation without presuppositions. I believe this to be the only way to remove human error from scriptural interpretation. I believe it is the responsibility of every human to find Truth in God's written Word. This often includes abandoning long held beliefs by the individual and the Church as a whole. I believe that tradition, while important, does not and cannot usurp scripture in what it says. I reject theology driven by tradition rather than text, no matter how widespread the belief. Audience Relevance, time statements, and historical context are all important factors in interpreting the Scriptures.
Homiletics
(Preaching) I believe God intends for preaching to consist of discussion and not rhetorical forms that do not allow for interaction, whether it be questioning or interjection. I believe the common practice of one person lecturing to an entire group of people whether it be 1 or more leads to laziness and stunted spiritual growth among the Church. Dialogue fosters discipleship; monologue fosters hierarchy. I believe it also serves to elevate a class of Christians above other Christians in a spiritually unhealthy way.
Israelology
(Israel) I believe that the Christian Church is Israel. I believe physical Israel was eliminated in AD 70, never to be revived. I do not recognize the modern state of Israel or modern Jews (including Ashkenazi) as having any prophetic or theological claim to being physical or spiritual Israel. This is not said in hatred, but out of theological conviction. I hold no personal malice against Jewish people and respect their legal right to exist as a modern state under international law. However, I completely reject any religious significance in their modern claims of inheritance.
Paterology
(God the Father) I believe that God the Father is that characteristic of God that we relate to as our Creator, Designer, and Spiritually Paternal God. While not a "different" God, He is the part of God that we refer to when we pray from this physical form and existence. We cannot come to God without acknowledging the work He performed as "the Son".
Pneumatology
(Holy Spirit) I believe that all believers receive the Holy Spirit of God upon our Immersion in water (aka Baptism). This is the part of God that sustains us. This is the part of God that manifests in us through our deeds. It is the cause of our existence as children of God. The Holy Spirit is literally God in us. The Holy Spirit guides our actions and our thoughts in every GOOD way. The Holy Spirit manifests not through chaos or emotionalism, but through godly character and obedience. Submission to this gift of God during our time on Earth will perfect us in every way. When we act against God's Spirit we sin.
Soteriology
(Salvation) I believe that salvation is only gained through repentance and obedience to God through Jesus Christ His Son. I believe that the "sacrament" of what is commonly called "Baptism" which I believe is Full Body Adult Immersion in Water, is a necessary step in being granted salvation through Jesus Christ. Upon this faithful Immersion in water, one is considered "saved". I believe this salvation CAN be lost should the individual make a conscious decision to turn away from God and reject Christ.
Theology
(God) I believe God to be the Creator of EVERYTHING both physical and spiritual. I believe He exists outside of His creation, and as such, is not subject to our understanding of time and space in the physical universe. I believe God to be "that" which is, was, has always been and always will be. I believe His creation testifies to His existence and His nature. I believe God has in times past revealed His Will to mankind through those He deemed worthy, whom we call "Prophets". I believe He chose and used Abraham of Mesopotamia and in particular his descendant Jacob (Israel) to bring forth the Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), to save us all from the destruction of Sin which entered in through the disobedience of the first humans Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden who were deceived by Satan/The Devil.
Cosmology
(Origins) I believe Genesis to be a literal account of what took place at the dawn of creation. I believe we are all descended from Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And by extension descended from Adam and Eve. I believe the Earth to be approximately 6000 years old according to the lineages and ages of the people mentioned in scripture. I believe that all historical and observational scientific evidence, when interpreted objectively, proves this to be true beyond a shadow of a doubt.
What This Means For Me
This statement is not a creed to be blindly followed, but a map of my ongoing journey in faith. I do not claim to know everything, and I remain teachable. If someone can show me, through reason and Scripture, a better understanding of God's Word, I will change my views accordingly. I believe that seeking truth is a continuous process—one that demands humility, courage, and commitment.
My goal is not to build walls but to build bridges. I believe that honest discussion, even with those who disagree, is the key to deeper understanding. As Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." May we all be sharpened as we seek truth together.