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Aug 11, 2016

Compatibilism

Today I want to look at the idea of compatibilism as discussed by the theologian D. A. Carson in a book called Still Sovereign. The book features fourteen essays by Calvinist scholars on a range of theological subjects. The chapter I’ll be quoting from here is entitled ‘Reflections on Assurance’ (pp. 247-276) but while the chapter as… Continue reading

Free Will, God

Bible, Carson, Christianity, Doctrine, faith, Genesis, reason, religion, revelation, Spirituality, Theology
Aug 9, 2016

Tony the Alcoholic (a case study)

Consider this scenario, if you will. An alcoholic is in court owing to a drunken rampage he went on where he threw a dustbin into the window of a local store, smashing the window and injuring a young lady who was restocking the shelves near the window at the time. The young lady wishes to… Continue reading

Morality and Ethics, Political Philosophy

determinism, ethics, evil, Free Will, genetics, God, judgment, morality, Philosophy, responsibility, Theology
Jul 24, 2016

God’s Sovereignty in Scripture

For some time now I have been arguing that God is in control of all activity in existence, both on the human level and in the world at large. I would like to present a series of scriptures that support this worldview, all the while acknowledging that there may be other scriptures that reflect different… Continue reading

Christianity, Scripture

Doctrine, Free Will, God, Proverbs, religion, sovereignty, Spirituality, the devil, Theology
Jul 22, 2016

‘Reformation: A World in Turmoil’ by Andrew Atherstone (book review)

Quite often, when reading a good book, the thought comes to mind that I would love to read the book again. With this particular book I actually assented to that challenge, and immediately after the first reading I read it from cover to cover again. The book is so full of interesting stories recalling the… Continue reading

Book Reviews, Christianity

Andrew Atherstone, book review, God, history, Jesus Christ, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Protestantism, Reformation, Theology
Jul 9, 2016

The Most Serious of Games

I am acutely aware of the seriousness of faith. The major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) are all concerned with salvation, and how we can be “right with God”. If there is a God who has created this vast universe, as I am convinced there is, then His power to bring salvation or damnation… Continue reading

Christianity, Free Will, God

faith, heaven, Islam, Jesus Christ, Philosophy, religion, Theology, truth
Jun 29, 2016

Concerning Sola Scriptura

Those who believe in Sola Scriptura assert that the Bible is the sole infallible rule of faith of the church. Adherents to this idea often site 2 Timothy 3:16 to support this view. The scripture says “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction… Continue reading

Christianity, Scripture

God, hermeneutics, inspiration, interpretation, meaning, Philosophy, Sola Scriptura, the Bible, Theology, truth, understanding

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