In my interactions with atheists, one of the most common tactics I have observed is the claim that atheism is not a worldview. Atheism is not belief, but the absence of belief. It is not a claim, but the absence of a claim. Therefore, or so it goes, atheism does not need a defense. Another... Continue Reading →
Review of Jamin Huber’s Preface to the Third Edition: The Portable Presuppositionalist
From the beginning of Hubner’s preface, we almost hear the faint quote from the Astronauts of Apollo 13, “Hubner, we have a problem.” Well, we hear something like it. At the very beginning of the section The Bible in Presuppositional Apologetics, in his “Preface to the Third Edition,” of his book, The Portable Presuppositonalist, Hubner... Continue Reading →
The Significance of Theological Creeds and How They Function in the Christian Community
“Responding to Tom Krattenmaker” Christian bodies that claim to follow “no creed but the Bible” put themselves at an enormous disadvantage for many purposes, not least for promoting Christian learning, because they cut themselves off from the vitally important work that has been accomplished by the numberless assemblies making up the community of Saints. [Mark... Continue Reading →
Do Black Lives Matter?
Now, if that isn’t a politically loaded question in modern American culture, there isn’t one! A number of years ago, when I lived in Binghamton, NY, I had my first encounter with black ice. Having grown up in the mountains of WV, I was used to driving in inclement weather. But I had never had... Continue Reading →
Dances with Wolves
He looks like a harmless canine, doesn’t he? You just want to hug, and pet, and love on him. How gentle! What soft fur he has! How sweet a demeanor he seems to have! What a loving animal. Most people would look at this picture and think to themselves, what a lovely companion this... Continue Reading →
Intellectual Pugilism and Christian Apologetics
Each of us, being sinners by nature, have our sinful proclivities. One person may have a proclivity to be arrogant, another may struggle with sexual lusts, be they adulterous or same-sex attractions. Still, others are stubborn, having a difficult time submitting to anyone, while some seem to be more tempted than others with deceit. We... Continue Reading →
What Did Jesus Do?
“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matt. 1:21 Far too often, Christians fail to consider the project of the biblical writer within his context as they set out to study or understand the content of his work. One of the... Continue Reading →
Arguments, Apologetics and Rhetoric-Respect, Honor, and Charity in Christian Discourse
I have come to believe that there is a crisis in field of Christian apologetics. The defense of the Christian faith has become a confused battleground of pure chaos. Far too many apologists are woefully lacking in theological acumen, untrained in biblical exegesis, and employ and rely on pagan philosophy in their respective apologetic methods.... Continue Reading →
The Legitimacy of Paradox as a Device in Christian Theology
My last post surveyed the consequences of attempting to eliminate paradox from Christian belief. As a follow-up to that post, I want to revisit Romans 9:14-20 in response to the claim that there is no logical tension in Paul’s comments in this particular periscope. I understand Paul to be dealing with more than God’s sovereignty... Continue Reading →
