One of the apologetic issues that is closest to my heart is that of what the Bible has to say about the nature of creation history. Over my years of study of the Christian faith and its defense, the reconciliation of science and faith has been one of my primary areas from the very beginning.
In part 1 of this Israel prophecy guide, we looked more deeply into a number of passages that many claim indicate a future restoration of the kingdom of Israel. We were able to conclude that a number of passages were either previously fulfilled or find their fulfilment in the New Testament. But there still remain a number
In my search for answers regarding many passages quoted and cited to me in discussions regarding Israel today, I have often been both over and underwhelmed at the approach many scholars have taken in addressing these topics. It can be very difficult to parse these passages and many resources deal with their explanation in vague
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the overall thrust of the Dispensational argument for the expectation of a future earthly restoration of the nation of Israel. We also looked a bit more at the Abrahamic Covenant itself to understand what sort of pre-conditions we should expect in the case of such a restoration
In discussions regarding how Christians should view Israel, past and present, there are always a number of factors that influence opinions, such as how one interprets Romans 11, the nature of the Mosaic/Old Covenant, or the role of the Mosaic law, for instance. But such discussions often end in stalemate with one issue: the supposed
In the first installment in this series, we examined the importance of religious epistemology for the culture at large and for the Christian themselves and their families and communities. We also reviewed the history of Christian thought through the mid-twentieth century. In the second half, we will look at the cutting edge of the field
The life of the Christian is undoubtedly a life of faith. Paul writes in Romans 1:17, hearkening also back to Habakkuk, “the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” So much of the Christian experience, the hope that we have in Christ, is rooted in what we would loosely define as faith.
Discussions regarding Biblical eschatology can often be contentious. The unique nature of prophetic and apocalyptic literature along with an often deep connection or identification with the underlying theology of end-times positions make for quite the emotionally invested topic. And this is certainly the case when also considering the question of whether and how the modern
There has been some controversy lately within Christian circles (isn’t there always?) regarding certain figures and their attitudes toward the Old Testament of the Bible. Naturally, as Christians, we can learn from and value the whole of scripture as ultimately pointing to Christ and God’s work of human redemption. While we do not have to