Theology – R-Rated Religion

Spiritual Formation: Contemplative & Holiness Traditions

Introduction Spiritual formation theology is not enough for true transformation. In order to align oneself with the actions and person of Jesus Christ, it is helpful to instill certain practices…

Morality & Ethics: A Biblical Approach

Morality and integrity are at the core of a life lived in the discipleship of Jesus Christ. Andrew Dubrin (Professor of Management Emeritus at the E. Philip Saunders College of…

Warning & Hope: The Book of Micah

14 Jul 202114 Jul 2021

Introduction Are messages of hope and warning still relevant to us today? If so, what does faithful living look like? These questions are addressed in the Old Testament through the…

An Abductive Moral Argument for Theism

Introduction The topic of morality is a precarious one. It is often invoked in cultural or political arenas without any pushback as to what morality is or where its foundations…

Roots of Spiritual Formation

The Two Staples of Spiritual Formation Anyone interested in the Christian way of life would rightly understand the concept of spiritual formation. It is essentially the sanctifying process by which…

Watch “Can You Make The Case For A LOCAL FLOOD From Scripture Alone?” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/tIWTb3RED44 This is an interesting viewpoint on the global flood controversy within theological circles. It is a small, but interesting, debate on whether their was a global flood or a…

Who Is Melchizedek?

Definitions Matter: “Melchizedek: Mysterious biblical personality whose name means “king of righteousness.” The historical record about this priest-king is contained in Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4; and Hebrews 5:10; 6:20; 7:1–17.”[1]…

Who Owns the Rainbow?

Did you ever stop and notice what happened to the Christian view of the rainbow? When you walk down the street or ride in a car and see a sign…

Book Review: The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas

This article is a short review of the book by Paul Copan and Kenneth D. Litwak called The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas: Paul's Mars Hill Experience for Our…

Imago Dei

“Image of God A phrase found several times in the book of Genesis (Gen 1:7–27; 5:1–3; 9:6). Distinguishes humankind from the animal and plant kingdoms. Elevates humankind above all terrestrial…

What is Anglican Grace?

1 Jun 202116 Jun 2021

The following short essay is short expose on Grace from the Anglican tradition. The Anglican perspective is that of reformed (little r) theology. Although the Anglican communion was formulated directly…

Christology

30 May 202116 Jun 2021

The study of Christ, or Christology, became controversial in the eyes of the early Church during the first century. This relevance to our salvation is important on minute levels but…

God & Righteousness: Theodicy Part III

Evil and the God to be Worshipped Introduction The material world that humanity resides within is full of immense catastrophe, desolation, and toxicity. It is truly a world full…

God & Righteousness: Theodicy – Part II

21 May 202126 May 2021

Biblical & Practical Theodicy Introduction The problem of evil and suffering in light of the righteousness of God is more than a philosophical or theological problem, especially to the Christian,…

God & righteousness: Theodicy-Part I

A Personal and Practical Theodicy Introduction The question of evil, suffering, and God’s virtue in the world is perplexing and tough to briefly answer. Most responses to this problem of…

What is the divine council?

16 May 202120 May 2021

https://youtu.be/FvjXcnb0fPU The video is rather long and a bit old but if you truly care about theology, and more importantly understanding the Bible narrative, then it would behoove you to…

What is really going on at the tower of babel?

27 Apr 202120 May 2021

The tower of Babel story in Genesis eleven is often debated over or aligned as something God did to give mankind a multitude of languages. Many scholars and theologians have…

Science Vs. Religion

27 Apr 202120 May 2021

One of the biggest areas of diversity disparity between church and community is the notion that science and religion are unable to co-exist. This notion of science versus religion debacle…

Death Theology

18 Apr 202110 May 2021

The following article addresses the issues of death theology, known to theologians as thanatology. This article will establish two sound guiding principles using relevant data that support a clear and…

Faith & Reason

15 Mar 202127 Apr 2021

Introduction For over a century the global community has been arduously attempting to either combat science and faith or find harmony between the two. This same argument can be said…

Woke Theology: How the Progressive Movement Made Its way into the Church

24 Feb 202127 Apr 2021

There are many views as to where liberal theology started and how it made its way into the Global Church. Some of the scholastic work goes back many, many centuries…

Reason: A Vehicle for God-Centered Worship

12 Feb 202127 Apr 2021

Correct worship is the calling card of all who call upon the name of the Lord and present themselves as a living sacrifice in the discipleship of Jesus Christ. This…

demarcating miracles

21 Dec 202027 Apr 2021

Introduction Definitions of…

The journey toward faith

9 Dec 202027 Apr 2021

Introduction Each Christian has his/her own individual journey toward faith. This journey is mostly contingent upon certain suppositions that are nurtured in through life experiences. These life experiences shape and…

A critique of Augustine’s theodicy

6 Dec 202027 Apr 2021

Introduction The subject of theodicy is both troublesome and controversial to all philosophically minded people, whether they be of the Christian faith, agnostic, or atheist. This notion of where God’s…

The 2020 Election has not been officially called – Truth matters!

18 Nov 202027 Apr 2021

https://www.theepochtimes.com/election-outcome-unclear-amid-pending-recounts-and-legal-challenges_3569967.html?utm_source=share-btn-copylink The above article is a non-biased take on the current status of the Presidential election that took place on November 3rd. We recommend that you read the article and…

Small group metaphors: A suggestive approach to bible study

17 Nov 202027 Apr 2021

Theologian Gareth Weldon Icenogle describes four metaphoric associations given to the new covenant community or small group: the body of Christ, the new family of God, a Royal Priesthood, and…

The Emotional Problem with Evil

10 Nov 202025 Feb 2021

The emotional problem of pain and suffering is a real aspect of human existence. Apologetic answers to the problem of evil in the world are not enough to assuage the…

The Uniqueness of Jesus Amid an Islamic Worldview

6 Nov 202027 Apr 2021

The Islamic view of how Christians and Muslims can engage in dialogue and learn to live together has certain benefits and uses in modern-day apologetics; however, Muslim doctrines give contradictory…