Book Review: Augustine as Mentor – By Edward L. Smither

The first line when opening this book reads "How could a fifth-century African bishop be relevant to the twenty-first century?" and goes on to note that "Many pastors today... are struggling in isolation without a pastor to nurture their souls." The goal of Augustine as Mentor is to answer that question while providing for the … Continue reading Book Review: Augustine as Mentor – By Edward L. Smither

Book Review: God and Philosophy – By Etienne Gilson

od and Philosophy is author Etienne Gilson's history of philosophy as regards its relationship with the idea of God and the demonstration of his existence. The text is divided into four sections: God and Greek Philosophy, God and Christian Philosophy, God and Modern Philosophy, and Contemporary Thought, roughly following the progression of thought from the … Continue reading Book Review: God and Philosophy – By Etienne Gilson

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?

Sovereignty and Contingency in Christianity

Few themes have been discussed as frequently throughout history as that of fate and free will. The topic in itself seems innocent enough, yet whenever it is discussed all of the rest of philosophy and theology inevitably gets pulled up into it. It is caught up in questions of ethics, of the relation between God and … Continue reading Sovereignty and Contingency in Christianity