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
by Jimmy Stephens Introduction In this article, internet apologist Jonathyn criticizes the doctrine of simplicity. Specifically, he is out to refute a Thomist version of the doctrine, what he calls “Absolute Divine Simplicity.” By using the term absolute, I take … Continue reading Absolute Divine Simplicity
A common strategy among skeptics is to construct exaggerated or absurd counterexamples to Christian epistemology rather than engaging with its actual claims. One such attempt is Basement Presuppositionalism, a thought experiment gaining traction as a supposed refutation of presuppositionalism. Presuppositionalism, … Continue reading Basement Presuppositionalism: A Failed Thought Experiment of Redeemed Zoomer
W/ Jimmy Stephens The Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR) asserts that for every fact or state of affairs, there must be a sufficient explanation for why it is the case. This principle underlies much of metaphysical and epistemological inquiry, seeking … Continue reading The Flaws of Reason: Non-Contrastive PSR and Its Metaphysical, Ethical, and Biblical Consequences
by Jimmy Stephens The Argument: Let’s recap the discussion as it stands—please correct me if I’ve misunderstood any points. Initial Claim: Objection One: Objection Two: The Response: The first objection suffers from two key flaws. First, it does not logically … Continue reading Actus Purus, Univocalism, and the Trinity: Clarifying Divine Self-Consciousness
Classical Apologetics is an approach to Christian apologetics that emphasizes the use of rational arguments and evidence to demonstrate the truth of Christianity. It typically follows a two-step method: Classical Apologetics: Key Arguments Cosmological Argument: Teleological Argument: Moral Argument: Ontological … Continue reading Classical Apologetics: Stated and Rejected
Criticism 1: Supernatural revelation presupposes special revelation Van Til, in his essay on scripture and nature, argues that supernatural revelation presupposes special revelation in order for the latter to be intelligible. For instance, the tree of knowledge of good and … Continue reading Van Til’s Interplay of Natural and Special Revelation: A Rebuttal to Criticisms
Addressing Objections from Scholastic Lutherans: A Rebuttal In this article, Jimmy and I will address the objections raised by a collaborative YouTube channel called Scholastic Lutherans. This channel uploaded a video last December on the topic of Presuppositionalism, providing several … Continue reading Debunking Scholastic Lutherans: A Defense of Presuppositionalism
This was a Paper written by Dr. Michael Czapkay Sudduth. I retrieved it from the wayback machine and have reproduced it here. From: Oxford Tutorial Paper, February 16, 1994 In the present paper I want to consider whether, or to what extent, … Continue reading Eternal Now
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