The notion that the Old Testament (OT) universally presupposed a flat earth with a solid metal dome is increasingly repeated in skeptical and liberal scholarship—but it is far from universally accepted. In fact, many competent scholars have shown that this … Continue reading Debunking the Myth of a Flat Earth in the Biblical Worldview
The Misuse of 1 Corinthians 11 Some have attempted to argue, based on 1 Corinthians 11:4–10, that women are not made in the image of God: “Every man who has something on his head while praying or prophesying disgraces his … Continue reading Are Women Made in the Image of God? A Theological and Exegetical Response
Agnosticism is often presented as a position of humility—a refusal to commit to belief or unbelief in God due to insufficient evidence. But beneath this modest exterior lies a bold philosophical claim: that human reason can function autonomously, without dependence … Continue reading Agnosticism and the Illusion of Autonomy
We’re going to take a look at an article from Creation Ministries International by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati titled, “Is using the Bible to prove the Bible circular reasoning?” Here’s a key excerpt: All philosophical systems start with axioms (presuppositions), or … Continue reading Revelation, Not Assumption: A Critique of the Axiomatic Defense
Given our current sensory experience, how can we justify inferences from them and from our records of the past, to the future and to the sorts of scientific laws and theories we seek?(Rosenberg 2013) Hume’s argument:A conclusion is justified either … Continue reading The Present Problem: Induction, Materialism, and the Illusion of Justification
I was recently reading an exchange between Dr. Bowen and Robert Rowe, and it struck me that the real issue was being overlooked. I won’t reproduce the entire dialogue, but here’s the link for reference. Rowe was defending Hugh Ross’s … Continue reading Out of Egypt: Hosea, Typology, and the Gospel According to Matthew
by Jimmy Stephens Yeah, I agree with @Spicy, this is intended as a hermeneutical problem of the criterion. So @Sachairi, we would all agree you should definitely look to the historical and cultural milieu of a work to interpret it. … Continue reading The Hermeneutical Problem of the Criterion
Co-written with Jimmy Stephens Introduction Tony Byrne recently offered an extensive reply to my vacuity objection against Hypothetical Universalism (HU). While I appreciate the theological depth and historical citations he brings to the conversation, his response ultimately fails to address … Continue reading Christ Died for Sins, Not Categories
“The rest” (Rom. 11:7) can be saved, so they’re not reprobate Juncker’s Argument:Calvinism teaches that “the rest” in Romans 11:7 refers to the reprobate—those eternally and irreversibly destined for hell. But Paul indicates in verses 11–14 and 23 that some … Continue reading Branches, Remnants, and Mercy: Election in Romans 11 in Light of Romans 9
In his response to Thomas Schreiner’s review of Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9:10–18, Brian Abasciano critiques the Reformed interpretation of Romans 9, especially the notion that Paul teaches unconditional individual election. Abasciano argues instead for a … Continue reading Naming, Calling, and the Sovereignty of God: A Reformed Response to Brian Abasciano’s Critique of Schreiner on Romans 9
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