Why I’m a “De facto Cessationist” (But Dont Want to Be)
How about this: I am a “de facto cessationist.” Let me clarify something that might help you understand. Some of you have read about this on my blog. It might...
What Does “Where Two or Three Are Gathered in My Name” Really Mean
Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” A Confession I sat quietly as a young lady led us in prayer. It was hard. I...
The “Bizarreness” of a God Who Can Do Anything
A friend recently questioned whether I genuinely believe in Jonah being swallowed by a whale. While I acknowledge the thematic and parable-like qualities of Jonah (it’s...
Parallels of Mythology: The Curious Case of Jesus and Elvis
Many skeptics, such as Richard Carrier, strain to make the very existence of Jesus a myth. They believe the best way to combat God is to erase Jesus completely from the record...
Who Really Believes in Magic? Five Responses to the “God of the Gaps” Argument
Imagine sitting in a cozy coffee shop called Credo House, sipping on a Luther Latte, a delightful vanilla latte exclusive to this quaint establishment. You strike up a...
Sola Scriptura in the Early Church: 38 Quotes
Church Fathers on Scripture's Authority Explore the wisdom and insights of early Church Fathers regarding the authority of Scripture in this comprehensive blog. Delve into...
From Jerusalem to Athens: A Christian Pursuit of Philosophy
On My Borrowing Philosophy Other Christians have once again accused me of borrowing philosophy from pagan thought. This argument is tired. It goes something like this:...
When Did God Create the Angels?
In the tapestry of Christian theology, the question of when angels were created is a thread that weaves through the Genesis narrative. Four intriguing viewpoints offer diverse...
Beyond Words: The Paramount Theological Imperative
Apophatic vs. Cataphatic Theology: An Introduction I have often talked about Apophadic theology, or the theology of negation. It attempts to describe the Divine not by stating...