If you're a sucker for free books (and a fan of R.C. Sproul), it might be worth your time to check out Ligonier's book offer, a free gift when you sign up to their mailing list. The book offers a solid synopsis of Reformed theology, and for the price of $0 with free shipping the price … Continue reading Free Book From Ligonier
In the world of Christian apologetics, William Lane Craig is one of the contemporary giants, and is also one of the philosophers primarily responsible for the resurgence of classical Christian apologetics (as opposed to presuppositional). On Guard is what is described as a "one-stop, how-to-defend-your-faith manual," and aims at providing a basic overview of the … Continue reading Book Review: On Guard – By William Lane Craig
elvet Elvis is author Rob Bell's attempt at bringing Christianity into the modern world. He begins by talking about a painting and noting how if, after this painting had been finished, it would have been a tragedy for the painter to announce that "there was no more need for anyone to paint, because he had … Continue reading Book Review: Velvet Elvis – By Rob Bell
he Christian doctrine of God has throughout history been subject to incredible debate and controversy, specifically as regards his attributes. Within the past few centuries it has become increasingly common to question the coherence of the Christian view of God, with two of the most recent adversaries being those who believe that the Christian view … Continue reading Book Review: The Concept of God – By Ronald H. Nash
Not too long ago I had a conversation with a man who has been a pastor for quite some time, and who was at the time taking a course in apologetics. He was clearly frustrated with the course, and as he spoke he attempted to explain why he disliked it so much. His main criticism? … Continue reading On Apologetics – Purpose, Why You Should Take An Interest
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
isquoting Jesus is author Bart Ehrman's account of the origins of the Christian New Testament, specifically as involves the transmission of the text and the formation of the canon. While Ehrman claims to have originally had a strong belief in the Christian faith, as he dove deeper into the text this faith faltered, till he found … Continue reading Book Review: Misquoting Jesus – Bart D. Ehrman
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?
In his book The Great Heresies, Hilaire Belloc defines a heresy a sort of thing which takes a system of thought and - rather than depart wholesale from the previously established tradition – picks out one part of that system and through either overemphasis or removal leaves the structure marred, yet in-tact enough to still … Continue reading Gnosticism: Heresy or Paganism?
The will of God is not a thing that is lost, in need of finding; in fact, it is quite an easy thing to discover. This is the opening point of John MacArthur's book Found: God's Will which - as the subtitle asserts - aims to help the reader find the direction and purpose God … Continue reading Book Review: Found: God’s Will – By John MacArthur
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