One of the greatest things about doing ministry full-time is the conversations you get to have. Of all that I am privileged to have, one of my favorites is the one surrounding Genesis 1 and the creation timeline. I do not claim to be a scientist or philosopher of science, but that does not prohibit … Continue reading Objections Are Not Solutions: What is Missing from the Young Earth Crowd
Currently, I am reading through Augustine’s Confessions for the first time. Yes, this should have been done years ago because of Augustine’s monumental influence on Western thought, but I think it is no coincidence that I am reading him now after having a bit of training and time to develop myself theologically and philosophically. If … Continue reading Pastors, are you well-rounded?
With the rise of progressive Christianity in the last decade or so, there has come some harsh criticisms and critiques of what is known as inerrancy. These criticisms in our current climate are timely and somewhat warranted. Whether it is because of a heightened sense of the evolution of language, more accessibility to learning … Continue reading Red-Letter Christianity
Over the past few weeks, I have been getting into some heated discussions on Facebook surrounding some very deeply held and seeded beliefs about Genesis and the age of the Earth. This topic is just fun to discuss but there are some things I have been noticing about some in the Young Earth Creationism (YEC) … Continue reading Pitfalls of the Fundamentalistic, Staunch Young Earth Creationism movement
Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the basic principles of God’s revelation again. You need milk, not solid food. Now everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced with the message about righteousness, because he is an infant. But solid food is for the mature—for those whose … Continue reading Gospel Scaffolding
I have been reading a bit of "The Christian View of Man" by Machen this evening as I was following a line of thought and in chapter 8 Machen had some very intriguing things to say. It all boiled down to God being the First Cause and anything else that has causal power, a second … Continue reading Machen’s First Cause, Second Cause, and Determination
In my most recent post, I had briefly brought up the discipline of philosophy in a footnote and in the body. There is much to say about the use of philosophy in the life of the Christian and there are views that range from “Christians should not engage in or with philosophy because it is … Continue reading Philosophy and Its Benefits for the Christian
When you hear the word “apologetics” what do you think? Take some time to ponder that and maybe even write down what comes to mind. Here is my guess of what came to you: atheist/ism; non-Christian; argument; Ravi Zacharias; defense; Sean McDowell; and/or Capturing Christianity. Now while I understand that the names, with the exception … Continue reading The Most Underrated Benefit of Apologetics
Apologetic methods are very touchy subjects with many apologists.[1] I get it. I do. But despite my own opinions about the relevance and use of each method, there is a piece of the puzzle that often gets lost in the couch, as it were. This often lost and yet crucial piece of the apologetic puzzle … Continue reading The Image of God: An Apologetic Tool
Imagine me, a 31 year old male, sitting in his office while his daughter naps writing the words you are reading. Pretty easy to imagine right? Now take that scenario and add some hyperactivity to the mix. In the time I have written these four opening sentences, I have shifted position at least 3 times, … Continue reading Deep Christianity
Brewed Up Apologetics 