As many of you know, I have been working on this concept for about a decade now. This is the first time that I have taken the opportunity to make a descriptive graphic. Please...

Credo Clip: What is Theology?

Credo Clips: Theology in Three Minutes

Learning to Live with Your Doubts

Doubting our faith can facilitate one of the most emotionally traumatic events in our lives. Whether it is doubting your salvation, God’s love, the accuracy of...

Yes, Christianity is a Religion

(by Lisa Robinson) If you are like me, you have probably heard a wide ranging proclamation that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. I do understand the...

Overcoming Theological Preservation

(by Lisa Robinson) I was reading Sam Storm’s personal doctrinal statement the other day. I had seen it before, but this time I was most impressed with the diversity of...

Exegesis vs. Theology

It is easy to think that good exegesis automatically makes good theology. I remember the “wars” that some of the theological profs had with the exegesis profs at...

The Anatomy of Belief (9): Forensic Conviction

A Guide to Examining the Way We Believe So That What We Believe Will be Secure My sister Angie died in January of 2004. I believe this to be the case. In fact, I am so...

The Anatomy of Belief (8): First-Hand Conviction or “God Things”

A Guide to Examining the Way We Believe So That What We Believe Will be Secure I have never heard God’s voice. I don’t know what he smells like. I have not seen...

The Anatomy of Belief (7): Real Life Conviction

A Guide to Examining the Way We Believe So That What We Believe Will be Secure (Warning: Santa Clause spoiler forthcoming) I have to admit it. While growing up, Santa Clause...

Anatomy of Belief (6): Rational Conviction

A Guide to Examining the Way We Believe So That What We Believe Will be Secure I have done some irrational things in my life. There are way too many things to count. However,...

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