Introduction Genesis 1 has long been a flashpoint of interpretive debate, especially regarding how it portrays God’s creative work (“creation out of nothing” versus ordering pre-existent chaos) and the meaning of humanity being made “in the image of God.” Biblical … Continue reading “All Things” and the Cosmos: Debunking Dan McClellan’s Denial of Creation ex Nihilo
A Theological Review of the White vs. Mahler Debate Resolution: “God can sanctify blacks just as much as He does whites.” 1. Framing the Resolution Though provocatively phrased, the debate centers on a precise theological question: Does God providentially sanctify … Continue reading “From One Man”: Acts 17, Image Theology, and the Collapse of Mahler’s Sanctification Hierarchy
Michael Jones was recently interviewed by Braxton Hunter and Jonathan Pritchett in a segment that felt more like MSNBC lobbing questions at Obama than a serious theological discussion. You have to wonder if Hunter and Pritchett even have arms, considering … Continue reading Metaphysical Confusion: Michael Jones, Idealism, and the Failure of Molinism
The problem of the one and the many—the tension between unity and diversity—has haunted philosophy from its inception. How can diversity exist without fragmenting into chaos? How can unity exist without collapsing into abstraction? Most systems answer this by privileging … Continue reading Against Idealism
The obvious answer is no. However, that doesn’t mean people don’t try to prove me wrong. Let’s briefly look at various texts they use and the reasons I reject the notion that panentheism is biblical. Romans 11:36 “For from Him … Continue reading Why Panentheism Falls Short of Biblical Teaching
Panentheism and Christian Theology Posted on October 12, 2017 by TheSire Introduction Panentheism comes from the Greek words for ‘all’, ‘in’, and ‘God’ — literally, “all-in-God-ism.” In this view, God is neither fully distinct from the universe (as in classical … Continue reading Panentheism vs. Christian Theology: A Critical Examination
I have no idea what you’re talking about. In Acts 17, Paul isn’t referring to believers; he’s talking about all human beings. We know that “the divine nature” isn’t like silver or gold, the art of man, because Paul argues … Continue reading Debunking Panentheism: Understanding Paul’s Message in Acts 17
The Council 