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Theological Teenagers – Navigating the Dangerous Landscape of Theology

The Joy of Theological Transformation Theology is a realm that I have grown to have a love-hate relationship with. I find immense joy in its capacity to deepen one’s...

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Calvinism
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The Ultimate Balanced Guide to Calvinism (from a Calvinist)

Calvinism, rooted in the teachings of John Calvin, is more than just a theological stance; it's a profound exploration of God's sovereignty and mankind's role in salvation....

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Addiction
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My Addiction Six Years Later

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Theological News
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8 ≈ Credo News ≈ Saturday, October 14

Let me know if you want me to keep doing this. Interesting theological news from around the web: 1. Grant for Women’s Preaching Program: A new initiative aimed at...

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Christian Philosophy
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Through the Gates of Mystery: A Fascinating Glimpse of the Sons of God, Nephilim, and Other Weird Beings

In the realm of biblical mysteries, some passages in the early parts of the Bible hold a special allure. They speak of enigmatic beings known as the "sons of God," the...

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A Quick Word About the Credo House Coffee Shop

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Protestant Christianity and the True Meaning of “Sola Scriptura”

Understanding "Sola Scriptura" Unravel the often misunderstood Protestant principle of "sola scriptura." Explore its true meaning as the ultimate authority, delving into...

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Anthropology
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What Does it Mean to Become “One Flesh”

“Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) What does it mean to become...

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Christian Philosophy
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John Shelby Spong’s Paradoxical Religious Pluralism

In my reading of Spong today, I came across this quote. It started as a two-sentence response to it that I was going to post on Facebook. But as so often happens, it turned...

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82 – Through Theology in a Year – Bible Translations
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In this session of Through Theology in a Year, we explore one of the most important and misunderstood topics in modern Christianity: Bible translations. Why are there so many English Bibles? Why do some translations sound more literal while others read more naturally? And what are translators actually trying to accomplish when they create a new version of Scripture?

In this lesson, we walk through the three major questions every translation committee must answer and examine the major approaches to translation philosophy, including formal equivalence, dynamic equivalence, and paraphrase. Along the way, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each method and provide examples of popular translations that fit within each category.

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  • 82 - Through Theology in a Year - Bible Translations 2026-05-19
    In this session of Through Theology in a Year, we explore one of the most important and misunderstood topics in modern Christianity: Bible translations. Why are there so many English Bibles? Why do some translations sound more literal while others read more naturally? And what are translators actually trying to accomplish when they create a […]
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    The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust Podcast culture is telling us something—and it’s not just about who people are listening to, but why they trust them. As voices like Joe Rogan and Shawn Ryan rise, trust in institutions continues to collapse. Government, media, and even scientific authorities are no longer seen […]

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