Where does the Bible say that we are justified by faith alone? Is it not true that the only time this doctrine is presented is in the second […]
In Defense Of Molinism
How could God be both sovereign and actualize a libertarian anthropology? This is an old philosophical question that has stricken the minds of men for generations. Do we […]
Is God’s Knowledge Of Counterfactuals Based On His Decree?
Scripture is replete with references to what is known as counterfactuals of creaturely freedom. These are descriptions of what creatures would do given other circumstances. Paul asserts, for […]
Is Justification By Faith Or By Faith Alone?
In Romans 3:28, Paul said, “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.” This means that we are saved the […]
Some People Think We Are Justified By Works, Just Not Works Of The Law
People are generally familiar and comfortable with a doctrine of salvation that says that we will receive the wages that are due to us. If we do good […]
What Is Reformed Molinism?
Positions are often defined by the men who defend them. Since Doctor William Lane Craig is the most prominent living defender of Molinism, people often think that he […]
Is Calvinism Heresy? My Response To Kerrigan Skelly
When feuding with religious folks with whom you have a sharp divide, the discussion can become very intense. Some people will arbitrarily throw out the work “heretic” as […]
Is The Doctrine Of Original Sin Just An Attempt To Justify Sin? My Response To Kerrigan Skelly
Suppose a friend of yours had you over for dinner. His wife was laboring away in the kitchen all day long. When she unveils the prepared meal, your […]
In Defense Of Original Sin. My Response To Kerrigan Skelly
Jesus Christ died for us. He absorbed the penalty that we deserve, the punishment for our sins was accorded to him when he died on the cross and […]
Is It Possible For A True Christian To Sin? A Response To Kerrigan Skelly
Simul Justus et Peccator. We are simultaneously justified and sinners. This is one of the great expressions of the reformation that sought to crystalize the biblical data concerning […]
Was Charlie Pace Right To Think That The Ultimate Purpose Of Mankind Is To Find A Significant Other?
The ABC drama known as Lost was probably one of the best shows on television. It may have faded into the background of our memories in the last […]
Some Christians Believe In Works-Salvation, But Pretend They Don’t
Some Christians believe in works-salvation, but pretend they don’t. This means that they will use the same vernacular and parlance that preachers of the gospel will use, but […]
What Does ‘Jesus Died For Our Sins’ Mean?
When we say that Jesus died for our sins, what is it that we mean? As that is recited throughout the world, something like a mantra, people hear […]
What Is Wrong With The Oneness View Of God?
Who is God? What can we know about the nature of God? Christians have classically said that there is only one God who is eternally present in three […]
5 Things Christians Can Do About Abortion
Christians have willingly accepted a subterfuge. We have accepted that we do not need to do anything or that there is nothing that we can do. I think […]
7 Ways To Tell If An Atheist Is Not Worth Your Time
Christians sometimes find themselves engaging in dialogue with people identify as atheists. Often, these conversations will amount to nothing more than intellectual sparring or preaching. The atheist is […]
If Islam Were True, Why Would Jesus Become Famous?
Many readers are familiar, at least in passing, with some distinctions between Islam and Christianity. Often Muslims are prone to employ a sort of shock factor by reminding […]
James White Does Not Understand Molinism
Doctor James White is one of the most outspoken living biblical scholars. His polemics against the heresies and justification of nefarious behavior that have arisen in the church […]
Does The History Of Slavery Prove That Black People Should Not Be Christians?
People will sometimes suggest that Christianity is a white man’s religion. The only reason that there are Christians who have a darker pigmentation is that the white man […]
If God Designed The Universe, Why Is There Poor Design?
The concept of unintelligent design is a response to the creationist movement and philosophy of intelligent design. It proposes that there are too many flaws in the universe […]