There is currently a controversy regarding Christian philosopher William Lane Craig concerning his view of Jesus … What is the Eternal Generation of the Son?Read more
Theology
What is Christian Physicalism?
For many Christians, it is plain sense that a human is body, spirit, and soul. In … What is Christian Physicalism?Read more
Passion, Power, and Promise: Introducing the Holy Spirit – Review
One of the goals that I have in terms of theology is to read outside of … Passion, Power, and Promise: Introducing the Holy Spirit – ReviewRead more
How Much Do We Know About God?
I do enjoy studying theology. However, I sometimes have my doubts when theologians confidently state what … How Much Do We Know About God?Read more
Theology, Labels, and Making Assumptions
You encounter a person and there is a label attached to them. It may be progressive … Theology, Labels, and Making AssumptionsRead more
We Don’t Need to Have All the Answers
There have been times in my Christian journey that I wanted to know all the answers. … We Don’t Need to Have All the AnswersRead more
Disability Ministry and Theology of Worship
In this episode of the podcast, we look at how our theology of worship affects the … Disability Ministry and Theology of WorshipRead more
What is a Theologian?
I recently asked a question on Twitter about whether a person needs a PhD to be … What is a Theologian?Read more
5 Questions to Ask When You Disagree With Another Christian
Christians disagree with one another. This happens all of the time. I’m not talking about disagreeing … 5 Questions to Ask When You Disagree With Another ChristianRead more
3 Theological Steps to Becoming a Disability-Friendly Church
I hear from many pastors about how to become a disability-friendly church. Usually they are thinking … 3 Theological Steps to Becoming a Disability-Friendly ChurchRead more
Do You Need a PhD to be a Theologian?
Perhaps you feel the draw to theology. You want to be a theologian but you don’t … Do You Need a PhD to be a Theologian?Read more
Thoughts on Reading Barth’s Church Dogmatics
I did it. I finally did it. I read the entire Church Dogmatics by Karl Barth. … Thoughts on Reading Barth’s Church DogmaticsRead more
Redefining Perfect – Review
When a couple begins to have children, at least in the back of their mind, they … Redefining Perfect – ReviewRead more
Transcending Vision – Review
I have gotten to know Don McIntosh over the last couple of years and even wrote … Transcending Vision – ReviewRead more
The Biggest Change in My Theology
My theology has changed in many areas, from my understanding of creation to my view of … The Biggest Change in My TheologyRead more
At the Intersection of Theology and Disability
Two of biggest interests that I have are theology and disability. Thankfully these two topics do … At the Intersection of Theology and DisabilityRead more
50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith – Review
As a pastor and Bible teacher, I see one of the most important needs as being … 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith – ReviewRead more
Good News: Theology and Disability Paper
Two of the areas that I’m most interested in are theology and disabilities. When these two … Good News: Theology and Disability PaperRead more
Disability and the Gospel – Review
One aspect of working through ideas about disabilities is to develop a theology of disability. The … Disability and the Gospel – ReviewRead more
A Theology of Autism
This is a lecture by theologian John Swinton that was given at the Summer Institute on … A Theology of AutismRead more
4 Myths About Baptists
I was not raised as a Baptist, but I feel very much at home within a … 4 Myths About BaptistsRead more
My Eschatology Has Changed (But It’s Not the End of the World)
When we speak of eschatology, we must remember that there are a couple of aspects to … My Eschatology Has Changed (But It’s Not the End of the World)Read more
Autism, Theology and Baptism
I recently had the privilege of baptizing my daughter. For context, I’m a Baptist pastor and … Autism, Theology and BaptismRead more
A Plea for More Theological Pastors
What would be the reaction if you mentioned at a church function that you wanted to … A Plea for More Theological PastorsRead more
Understanding the Trinity
Orthodox Christianity includes an understand of God as a Trinity. There is one God, who is … Understanding the TrinityRead more
4 Questions to Ask When Talking About Heresy
One of the concerns that I have had recently is how easily people throw around the … 4 Questions to Ask When Talking About HeresyRead more
Joni Eareckson Tada on a Theology of Suffering
Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, discusses the theology … Joni Eareckson Tada on a Theology of SufferingRead more
Karl Barth on Christians and Death
How should Christians see death? Is death something to be feared? Should Christians look forward to … Karl Barth on Christians and DeathRead more
Karl Barth on the New Testament Hope
The New Testament presents a message of hope. But what is the content of that hope? … Karl Barth on the New Testament HopeRead more
Theology of B.B. Warfield
Fred G. Zaspel, The Theology of B. B. Warfield: A Systematic Summary (Wheaton: Crossway, 2010); 624 … Theology of B.B. WarfieldRead more
Does God Create People With Disabilities?
“The question arises, however, whether God creates people with disabilities. On the one hand—yes—insofar as people … Does God Create People With Disabilities?Read more
Devotions: Jude
A devotion based on Jude 3. Like James, Jude was a half-brother of Jesus. His letter … Devotions: JudeRead more
Skills for the Apologist
Would you like to be active as an apologist? Great! So what do you need to … Skills for the ApologistRead more
Jim West, Karl Barth and Apologetics
Recently, Jim West posted on his blog something about Barth on ‘Apologetics.’ The fact that West puts … Jim West, Karl Barth and ApologeticsRead more
The Johannine Comma and the Trinity
If you do not know what the Johannine Comma is, I will explain it to you … The Johannine Comma and the TrinityRead more
The Trinity in the New Testament
People often point out that the trinity is not in the Bible. What they really mean … The Trinity in the New TestamentRead more
Calvinism and Arminianism
I must admit that I am shocked at Calvinist attacks on Arminians. I am sure that … Calvinism and ArminianismRead more
Summa Theologica
Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica is one of the most important theological, philosophical and apologetics works ever … Summa TheologicaRead more
Reflections on Rob Bell
I must give a warning here, I have not yet read Love Wins, nor is this … Reflections on Rob BellRead more
What is Heresy?
There seems to be quite a bit of labeling of people as heretics in recent years. … What is Heresy?Read more