The topic of social justice is one which ebbs and flows but always resurfaces in discussions of politics and ethics in relation to Christianity. Most recently the topic has been shifted to center-stage once again by the Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel signed by such prominent figures as John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, and … Continue reading Francis Schaeffer on Social Justice
If there is one great noteworthy trend going on right now in the realm of biblical scholarship it is the turn towards attempting to re-read the Scriptures in their original context. In the 21st century there are many layers of cultural filters that lay between us and the text; Michael Heiser is one of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Unseen Realm – By Michael S. Heiser
There aren't many individuals in modern history more studied - or at least referenced - that Adolf Hitler. As we know from Godwin's Law, "As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Hitler approaches 1." One of the areas which has received less attention in all of this discussion is the … Continue reading Book Review: Hitler’s Theology – By Rainer Bucher
My new favorite podcast - along with Mere Fidelity and The Partially Examined Life - is Pete Holmes' You Made It Weird. It's an absolutely fabulous podcast, where comedian Pete Holmes just sits down and talks with a guest for two or three hours (usually on the topics of comedy, relationships, and God). A few … Continue reading What Evangelicals Can Learn From Rob Bell (and why they hate him)
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
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?
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?
The Angelic Doctor, as one might well guess from the title, is Jacques Maritain's biography of Thomas Aquinas, as well as a treatise on the philosophy of monolithic thinker. The latter portions of the book are especially devoted to discussing the philosophy of Aquinas as it affects us today and laying out what Maritain believes … Continue reading Book Review: The Angelic Doctor – By Jacques Maritain
C.S. Lewis is one of those authors I can always turn to when in need of a good read. The goal of this book is pretty self-explanatory by the title: to address the problem of pain. More specifically, the goal of this text is to solve the intellectual problem of suffering; this is important, as … Continue reading Book Review: The Problem of Pain – By C.S. Lewis
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?
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