Should philosophy play a role in our interpretation of Scripture? I argue that philosophy is an unavoidable element of theology. Not only that, but a good understanding of philosophy benefits our understanding of God and his Word.
The early Church father Tertullian famously asked, “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?” This was a question of the relationship between the Christian faith and Greek philosophy. Should we bring philosophical categories and concepts to bear on our study of God? Does human reason have a place in our theology?
How does our future resurrection impact how we live daily? The doctrine of bodily resurrection carries several implications for Christian
How does our resurrection affect the rest of creation? From beginning to end, the biblical storyline ties the fate of
“We believe…in the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.” These are the closing words of the Apostle’s Creed,
On this Good Friday, I will investigate a stunning prophecy written centuries before Christ: the promise of an anointed servant who will accomplish God’s plan of redemption.
Yahweh desired for Israel’s temple to be a place for foreigners to worship the one true God. The sacrilegious practices in the temple were hindering God’s design for Israel to bless all nations. Israel’s leaders were making a mockery of the covenant.
Far from being theological clutter or an annoying logical conundrum, the Trinity is the heartbeat of the Christian faith.
The Holy Spirit is perhaps the most mysterious member of the Trinity. Just the word “Spirit” seems vague and nebulous. To shed some clarity, I explore three titles that describe the role of the Spirit in our lives: Giver of Life, Perfecter, and Uniter.
Is the Trinity an authentic part of the Christian faith, or a later invention? After all, the timespan between Jesus’ ministry and the Council of Nicaea (325 A.D) is longer than the age of the United States! How did the doctrine of the Trinity develop during these three centuries?