Inerrancy and the Problem of Matthew 4:8
“The devil took him [Jesus] up into an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them.” – Matthew 4:8 What is...
Orthodoxy, Theological Maturity, and the Development of Doctrine: From Theological DNA to Maturity
For my Introduction to Theology students, both online and at the Credo House: I am thoroughly orthodox. No, not Eastern with a capital “O”, but orthodox, meaning that I...
Why I Think Women Need to Study Theology
I have a confession to make. I am not fond of women’s ministry programs. Don’t get me wrong, I love my sisters in Christ and enjoy fellowshipping with them. But...
The Great Trinity Debate Challenge
If you consider yourself a non-Trinitarian believer in Jesus, do I have a challenge for you! With the permission and support of Michael Patton, I am proposing a formal...
A Call for a Diversified Pastorate
People ask me all the time if I ever think about starting a church. My answer? No, not much. Only about twice per day. I have thought through quite a bit what an...
"Everyone Who Disagrees with Me is a Liar" . . . And Other Stupid Statements
*Added to the “. . . And Other Stupid Statements” series. Please note:there is intentional overstatement with the title for rhetorical effect. If you don’t...
"In Heaven, We Will Be Bowing Down Before the Throne of God 24/7" . . . And Other Stupid Statements
My tenth installment into the “. . . And Other Stupid Statements” Series. Premise: We often make heaven such an esoteric place that no one really wants to go...
Ten Steps to Avoiding Knee-Jerk Theology
I probably don’t need to explain what knee-jerk theology is. We all know it and we all do it, to varying degrees. Somebody makes a comment or pontification on some...
God is Great, God is Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable and Responsible
I’m excited about a new book that was delivered to my door two days ago, God Is Great, God Is Good, co-edited by William Lane Craig and Chad Meister (InterVarsity Press). Of...