by Stephen Cervera | May 20, 2025 | Faith, For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Life Issues, Theology, Wisdom
The English word “sorcery” in the Bible is a translation of several Greek and Hebrew terms, but most notably it often renders the Greek word pharmakeia (φαρμακεία). To understand what “sorcery” means biblically, it’s helpful to look at both the original language, the...
by Stephen Cervera | May 20, 2025 | Faith, For Believers, Life Issues, Theology, Wisdom
The growing legalization and normalization of recreational drugs—especially marijuana—has raised serious questions for Christians. Among them: “Is recreational drug use any different from moderate alcohol consumption? Should Christians feel free to partake?” At first...
by Stephen Cervera | Nov 10, 2024 | Faith, For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Salvation, Theology, Uncategorized
We Protestants passionately and resolutely proclaim that salvation comes through faith alone! We boldly cite Paul’s letter to the Ephesians as our “proof text” to support our belief. But let’s take a closer look at the tension between faith and...
by Stephen Cervera | Jul 7, 2023 | Faith, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Heaven, Hell, Salvation
If this topic is too traumatizing to read, just jump to the end where I explain how to escape condemnation, and instead receive a warm welcome into Heaven with God for eternity. But you must make the choice to escape your condemnation at The Final Judgment. What will...
by Stephen Cervera | Apr 14, 2023 | Faith, For Believers, For Unbelievers and Seekers, Life Issues, Salvation
“The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him. It begins in the mind and may be present where no overt act of worship has taken place. … Wrong ideas about God are not only the fountain from which the polluted waters of...
by Stephen Cervera | Apr 13, 2023 | Apologetics, Faith, For Unbelievers and Seekers
Every year, our culture stops to celebrate the Easter holiday. For many, the focus is religious or quasi religious and centers around the person of Jesus Christ. For others, the focus is more secular and is centered on colorful eggs, chocolate candy, and a pretext for...
