<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JonathanDelger.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[JonathanDelger]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:22:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jonathandelger.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What is Covenant Theology?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a brief, simplified, bulleted overview of covenant theology. What is Covenant Theology? Covenant Theology is a way of understanding the complete story of the Bible from beginning to end, including how the old and new testaments fit together. Covenant Theology is “Reformed” theology, and is taught in historic confessions such as the Three Forms of Unity and the Westminster Confession &#38; Catechisms. The opposite of Covenant Theology is Dispensationalism. Key Points of Covenant Theology...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-covenant-theology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d292d9209fbd4f4f09cdc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_d7856f7402334896bdb8b031e5fc0cef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_942,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do the Resurrection Accounts Contradict?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all give different accounts of Easter Sunday. It is beneficial to have multiple testimonies to an important event, but what if those testimonies contradict each other? The Importance of the Question The entire Christian faith hinges upon the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As the Apostle Paul has said, “if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). If Jesus is still in the grave, then it...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/do-the-resurrection-accounts-contradict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d1eb5b2731dece74ef8de</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_1cab2b79c0db49bb8928ca3b44c9893b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_903,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Prioritizing Love Un-Christian?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, the Vice President of the United States made a comment that sparked criticism from some Christians. Was he right? Was he wrong? Should Christians prioritize their love for others? The Quote Here is the quote from Vice President J.D. Vance: But there is this old school, and I think it’s a very Christian concept by the way, that you love your family and then you love your neighbor, and then you love your community, and then you love your fellow citizens in your own country. And then...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/is-prioritizing-love-un-christian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d1d218e0cce8d79c732f3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_ff0bd1201a5e4f8a82372cbb356dd11b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_932,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Deacon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dating all the way back to the time of the apostles, God’s church has been led and served by elders and deacons. To learn more about the role of elder, check out our article: What is an elder? So what does the Bible say about the the role of deacons? What are the qualifications for being a deacon and what exactly do deacons do? What are the qualifications? Some might be surprised when reading the qualifications for deacons. Scripture does not lay out a detailed list of skills deacons must...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-a-deacon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d1c153cf9c79ba05ffa2e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_49646a7842465f5374426b~mv2_d_4928_3264_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is an elder?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dating all the way back to the time of the apostles, Christian churches have been led by elders (πρεσβύτερος) or overseers (ἐπίσκοπος). Though the New Testament uses these two different words, the role is one and the same and can be found in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5. But what are the qualifications for being an elder and what exactly do elders do? What are the qualifications? While the Bible doesn’t give an extremely specific job description for elders, one thing it makes...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-an-elder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d1b511965ef620d9cea87</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:25:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_e22395d1ba5b445b85a2e70f84755ab8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_898,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Bible Really Without Error?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the Bible really entirely true? Are there really no errors in this long book? Isn’t there an update needed about at least a few things? The Apostle Paul lived a long time ago. Moses lived even longer ago. Surely times have changed since their day? They didn’t know what we know now about the world, right? Traditionally, Christians have believed that the entire Bible is inspired by God, without error, and true in all times and places. However, in recent years, even many Christians have...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/is-the-bible-really-without-error</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d195bcb0791383ec15e0e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_e6329fc1e0aa41a494e543549ffb4da0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_969,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the Bible say about Abortion?]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to research, Christians are not united on the issue of abortion. According to one study, only 63% of American Evangelicals believe abortion should be illegal in all or most cases [1]. According to another study, only 64% of American Evangelicals consider themselves pro-life, with 21% feeling unsure about the issue, and 15% identifying as pro-choice [2]. We hear many arguments being made and questions being asked surrounding this issue. Whose right takes priority, a pregnant mother...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-does-the-bible-say-about-abortion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d184da8a3d519daa0866e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_376a05e3973d4760b354529bb17a4d26~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Gospel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the very core of Christianity is something called the gospel. Gospel means “good news.” But before you can understand the good news of the Bible, you have to understand the bad news. The Bad News The Bible says in Romans 3:10 that “there is no one righteous, not even one.” That’s a serious statement. That means that I’m a sinner, you are a sinner, and even Mother Theresa was a sinner. The Bible says in Romans 3:23 that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” God has a...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-the-gospel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d168fcb0791383ec155fe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_a703ccc8c04e41509247957ddca3a209~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the unforgivable sin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may shock you to hear that Jesus spoke of an unforgivable sin. You would not be alone in your shock. In 1856, when the German poet and journalist Heinriche Heine was on his deathbed, a priest reportedly asked him if he thought God would forgive his sin. In response, Heine replied, “Of course God will forgive me; that’s his job.” Heine’s words reflect the unspoken assumption of many people today. We imagine God to be a gentle old man passing out Werther’s Originals. When we sin, he winks at...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-the-unforgivable-sin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d0f96b2731dece74ececc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_78b3534b281f4b12a883426aaedabff9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Church Membership?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do churches have membership? Is this a biblical idea, a practical idea, or an attempt to operate like a country club? Let me share a few reasons I believe many faithful churches around the world continue the practice of church membership. What does the Bible say about church membership? While the Bible doesn’t use the word “membership,” there are many teachings of Scripture that are best lived-out through the process of membership. The New Testament assumes Christians are part of a local...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/why-church-membership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d08719209fbd4f4f04fd8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_45715af358de464db692261629327aac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a profession of faith?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maybe you’ve been asked the question before - “have you made a profession of faith?” Maybe you are part of a church where occasionally people stand up front and “profess their faith.” What does it mean to make a profession of faith? Is it biblical? Is it an old church tradition? How does it relate to church membership? How does it relate to baptism? Profession &#38; the Bible Scripture is quite clear that if you have faith in Jesus, this faith should not only exist in your heart and mind, it...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-a-profession-of-faith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bdee2e8a70f90633fd13a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:57:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_cc1e63f4f54646d3b66b6d0575b15d2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Sanctification?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you are studying the Bible, you will eventually come across some big words that you don’t use in everyday conversation… and sanctification is one of those words. Short Answer Simply put, sanctification is the process of being made holy. Some key passages include John 17:17; Romans 6:19; Ephesians 5:26; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:23. When someone puts their faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior, they are justified or declared righteous. Jesus’ blood washes away their sin, they are saved, they are...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-sanctification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bdb44df43effc8ce62c46</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:43:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_e40a2abc600e416194fa219253574647~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Justification?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you are studying the Bible, you will eventually come across some big words that you don’t use in everyday conversation. Justification is one of those words, and it is an important word, so let’s talk about it. Short Answer Simply put, to be justified is to be declared righteous. Some key passages include Romans 3:21-26; Romans 4:1-8; Romans 5:1; Romans 8:30; Romans 10:10; Galatians 2:16. When we look at these passages, we see that justification is at the very heart of the gospel, the good...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/what-is-justification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bd1ed8ba6aec9a8118049</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:08:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_1826ec6ab2a44f7fb09c8943ea3726c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do we baptize babies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I serve as a pastor in a non-denominational church. On the surface, I imagine that we look like many other non-denominational churches. We talk a lot about Jesus, we preach the Bible boldly, we worship passionately, and we don’t show a lot of signs of being “traditional.” However, as people get to know us through regular Sunday attendance, participating in our membership class, serving, or joining a small group, they realize that under the hood we have some rich Reformed theology. And… when...]]></description><link>https://www.jonathandelger.com/post/why-do-we-baptize-babies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bdcaee8a70f90633fccdf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 03:51:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0c27a_46313794ab324ecd995dbbaedc3100d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jonathandelger</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>