2023-01-111Comments

Ten Reasons to Trust the Old Testament

1. Archaeological evidence supports the events, people, and places described in the Old Testament. 2. Numerous ancient documents and manuscripts support the Old...

by C Michael Patton

Bibliology

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

New Testament

Old Testament

2011-07-2132Comments

A Review of the NIV 2011: Part 1 of 4

Stan Gundry, Vice President of Zondervan, was kind enough to send me a review copy of the NIV 2011. Not just any review copy—but a soft leather, NIV Thinline Reference Bible!...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Current Issues in Theology

New Atheism

Old Testament

Paul Copan

2011-06-2018Comments

Matthew Flannagan’s Interactions with Thom Stark

A note from Paul Copan: New Zealand theologian and philosopher of religion Matthew Flannagan is a good friend of mine. He and his wife host an excellent blogsite—MandM. ...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Current Issues in Theology

New Atheism

Old Testament

Paul Copan

2011-06-206Comments

Richard Hess’s Response to Thom Stark

Note from Paul Copan: This is an e-mail (dated 7 May 2011) to me from Richard Hess (Denver Seminary) in response to Thom Stark’s criticisms of Hess in Paul Copan, Is God a...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Current Issues in Theology

2011-06-2017Comments

Is God a Moral Monster Revisited: Preliminary Replies to Thom Stark

(by Paul Copan) Thom Stark has offered a lengthy response to my book Is God a Moral Monster? His online book is entitled: Is God a Moral Compromiser? When a book is laden...

2010-09-0830Comments

What Does it Really Mean to Keep the Sabbath

The drama goes on. You know, all that stuff about whether Katelynn, my eleven year old, can wear make-up. I have come to a tentative conclusion and it has to do with the...

2010-05-1976Comments

The Problem of using Old Testament Prophecy to Defend Christ

One of the best ways to confirm the Christian faith is through prophecies in the Old Testament fulfilled in Christ. As I read through certain portions of the Old Testament I...

2010-04-2029Comments

Bible Interpretation In a Nutshell

The following is a practical guide to biblical interpretation following a three step process that I have used for years. The Bible is two-thousand years old and often seems...

2008-02-031Comments

The Ancient Near East Was No Picnic: Contrasting the Mosaic Law to Ancient Moral Codes

In my last blog, I discussed the fact that the Mosaic Law should not be understood as a lofty moral ideal for all cultures and all times. Rather, as Jesus points out in...

2007-07-011Comments

Theology Unplugged Broadcast #68: How were people in the Old Testament Saved?

Question/Answers Segment: Savation in the Old Testament [audio:http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/content/files/TUP/TUProgram68_Listener_Questions_5.mp3]Â ...

by C Michael Patton

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