As we explore a biblical view of mankind, a significant starting place, perhaps foundation, may be found in the imago Dei (iD). The many scriptures that describe the structure and functions of mankind rarely suggest new attributes not found in some version of iD theology....
In his 2011 book God On Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer, Peter Greig gives us a short outline of why God has legitimate reasons for not answering every prayer, or not immediately or affirmatively. I have a few (helpful) comments to make on...
I think the term “Christian nation” is ambiguous and asking for a useless fight. The question is not a binary “should we apply Christianity in public life or not?” ; it is more of a spectrum of “how much and how should we apply our...
One challenge to the life of Christian faith is trying to determine the best approach to understanding key Christian doctrines and scripture. The book of Genesis is one of the most debated, experts arguing over whether it is metaphorical, literal, or both. I’ve met skeptics...
Until 1929, when Edwin Hubble and colleagues proved that the universe was expanding, the dominant view of the cosmos was that it was eternal and static. The Biblical view, that time and space had a beginning and had expanded outward, was mocked. But as...
When trying to prove or find the truth, most of us are used to the idea that the scientific method of experimentation and data is the best way to prove or disprove claims. But while such measureable, testable science (empirical) is very good for testing current conditions, it is less useful for testing past conditions.
In 2003, Mitch Albom released a popular book called Five People You Will Meet in Heaven. This emotional-psychological puff piece has helped many people release their emotions and confusion with the difficulty of life without really providing an answers – it’s chicken soup for the...
Philosophical Theology is a discipline that seeks to explore theological and religious concepts from a natural theology point of view, that is, without first considering any supposed divine revelation such as the Bible. The best two concepts with which to understand a possible generic God...
