Course Review: Apologetics 101 – Scott Oliphint, Westminster Theological Seminary

Apologetics comes from the reality of Scripture. It is not an invention of theologians and philosophers. I've decided to try something new, to start a new type of series. I love to read, and I've been writing book reviews for years. I also love to listen to lectures, and often fill the time during my … Continue reading Course Review: Apologetics 101 – Scott Oliphint, Westminster Theological Seminary

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?

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

Book Review: Apologetics – By Cornelius Van Til

Within the realm of 20th Century apologetics few thinkers dominate the sphere as strongly as Cornelius Van Til. No list of Christian apologists would be complete without him being listed as one of the biggest movers within the field. His thought has come to dominate Reformed apologetics, carried on by scholars such as Greg Bahnsen, … Continue reading Book Review: Apologetics – By Cornelius Van Til