This essay explains how Christianity and Wicca differ on God, power, revelation, salvation, ethics, and hope. It offers a gracious, Scripture-rooted response that invites trust in Christ and equips the church to engage neighbors with clarity and love.
New Age spirituality promises awakening through secret knowledge and techniques. Scripture offers grace in a living Savior, a real cross, and a sure hope that no crystal or mantra can provide.
Many Christians are unsure how to use the terms Islam, Muslim, and Islamic — or how to engage with Muslims about faith. This chapter offers clarity, background on traditions, and practical ways to build relationships that open the door to sharing the gospel of grace.
Freemasonry presents itself as a noble institution, but beneath its surface, it stands in direct opposition to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Its inclusivity contradicts Christ’s exclusivity, its emphasis on works undermines grace, and its religious syncretism violates God’s command for exclusive worship.
The Ethiopians, represented in the New Testament by the Ethiopian eunuch, were among the first African people to embrace Christianity. Through Philip’s divine encounter in Acts 8, the Gospel reached Ethiopia, demonstrating that God’s salvation is for all nations, including Africa.
The Egyptians, one of history’s most influential peoples, played a key role in both the Old and New Testaments. From Jesus’ refuge in Egypt to the spread of Christianity in Alexandria, Egypt became a vital part of God’s redemptive plan, demonstrating that salvation is for all nations.
The Gentiles, once seen as outsiders to God’s promises, were brought into His kingdom through Christ. The New Testament reveals how God’s grace extends beyond Israel, fulfilling the prophecy that all nations would worship Him.
The Romans were the dominant force during Jesus’ time, shaping New Testament history through their governance, military power, and persecution of Christians. Yet, despite their opposition, God used Rome to spread the Gospel, proving that even the mightiest empires serve His divine plan.