FATQ: What Difference Does the Holy Spirit Make? Does It Matter?

For many of us it's sometimes hard to understand just what difference the Holy Spirit makes. We unwittingly pare the Trinity down to two persons. We find ourselves asking, would our lives really look any different if the Holy Spirit didn't exist? If so, how? The question basically boils down to: What does the Holy Spirit do?  … Continue reading FATQ: What Difference Does the Holy Spirit Make? Does It Matter?

FATQ: Can Science Disprove Free Will?

There is no shortage of speculation today as to whether science - most often, neuroscience or quantum physics - has successfully disproven the idea of free will. "Free will might be an illusion created by our brains, scientists might have proved," or so the commentary would have us believe. Philosophers and theologians have said much on the topic, … Continue reading FATQ: Can Science Disprove Free Will?

FATQ: Is there any biblical justification for exploring space?

In recent news, Congress has passed a bill (S.3346) which is being hailed as "a solid commitment" towards the goal of having a manned mission to mars within the next 25 years. The bipartisan bill authorized a budget increase for NASA, taking their total budget up to "$19.5 billion." This raises the question in many minds: Is there any biblical justification … Continue reading FATQ: Is there any biblical justification for exploring space?

FATQ: Will There Be Free Will In Heaven?

oday's Frequently Asked Theology Question is: Will there be free will in heaven? If so, is there a chance anyone in heaven will ever sin? Adam and Eve communed with God and yet sinned, so how probable is it that millions of people with free will can refrain for all eternity? The answer to this question depends a lot … Continue reading FATQ: Will There Be Free Will In Heaven?

What is Reformed Theology? [Briefly Stated]

If you're asking the question "What is Reformed Theology?" you're likely to come across a lot of different answers. If you ask those who aren't themselves Reformed, you might get the impression that Reformed theology is just the belief in predestination, they might say that it is a overemphasis on the sovereignty of God, perhaps … Continue reading What is Reformed Theology? [Briefly Stated]