Thanks for stopping by. This post is the third part in a 4 part series on a Biblical Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government. I really do not recommend reading this post without first coming to grips with what I have said in previous posts, so please check them out. In Part 1, I … Continue reading Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government Part 3
Category: Theology
Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government Part 2
Hi there. This is Part 2 of a 4 Part series on a Biblical Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government. In Part 1, I laid the groundwork necessary to interact with this discussion adequately, noting that my opponents and I share critical common ground and that we need to properly contextualize Romans 13 if … Continue reading Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government Part 2
Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government Part 1
This is part 1 of a 4 part series on a Biblical Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government. This first post sets up the latter posts by introducing the topic and then laying some ground work. Please stay tuned for the next installments. Introduction I've found myself roped into several debates lately over political … Continue reading Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government Part 1
God’s Existence
I stumbled on this a while back. I do not know who the original artist is on this or I would give attribution. If this is your image, please let me know so I can give you credit. If you would prefer me to take it down, I'd be happy to. It's a bit long, … Continue reading God’s Existence
Did Jesus Die for Klingons? – A Response
I read a rather silly article today, which discusses the question, "Suppose we find life on other planets. Did Jesus die for them too?" This really falls into the category of "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin." However, since the underlying implication seems to be that the existence of alien … Continue reading Did Jesus Die for Klingons? – A Response
Faith and Reason
Much has been said about the relationship between faith and reason. Many times faith and reason seem to be opposed. What is the Christian to do when faced with a claim that seems to have irrefutably evident reason behind it but contradicts the teachings of Scripture? If we believe that the Bible alone (when properly … Continue reading Faith and Reason
What’s Missing
The above video gave me some pause. I wasn't certain at first what the point was. The premise is that three missing words make Jesus a sinner. There were two possibilities at this point. Either this was an attempt to point out a contradiction in the Bible or this was a quasi-Ruckmanite attempt to show … Continue reading What’s Missing
Why The Emergent Church is Liberal
I finally figured this out the other day. You may or may not be aware of this thing called the Emergent Church. It's a movement within Evangelical Christianity, and your opinion of it may vary depending on what you know and what your background is. Some of the main proponents of Emergentism are Rob Bell, … Continue reading Why The Emergent Church is Liberal