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
There’s a lot I could say about this. The speaker in Isaiah 44 is God the Father, because in Isaiah 42:1 He refers to the Messiah as “my servant,” and the speaker remains consistent throughout the next several chapters. However, … Continue reading Beside Me, There Is No Other: The Case for Christ’s Divinity
ContraModalism’s view essentially posits that the Father eternally caused the Son to exist. The Son is seen as a numerically distinct being from the Father, inherently inferior to Him, which establishes an asymmetrical relationship between them. This leads to the … Continue reading The Eternal Creator: Christ’s Divine Role in Creation
I will be examining an attempt to refute sola Scriptura. The author, who is aiming to join the Oriental Orthodox Church, presents the following argument: In logic, self-referential propositions require that the criteria established by the proposition must apply to … Continue reading Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?
This is a response written to a Catholic that responded to my article on Sola Scriptura. Here follows his article (in block-quotes) and my follow-up responses (normal text). Roman Catholic Introduction The first premise is correct, but the second is false. … Continue reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Sola Scriptura
Psalm 106:30-31 states:“Then Phinehas stood up and intervened, and the plague was stayed. And that was counted to him as righteousness from generation to generation forever.” Some critics of Sola Fide (the doctrine that faith alone justifies) have cited Psalm … Continue reading Phinehas and Justification: A Misunderstanding of Righteousness in Psalm 106
There is a growing animosity in our culture growing against capital punishment (CP). This is also tied in with different theological branches that also have input on this debate and ethical concerns. In this article, I will be taking certain … Continue reading Whoever Sheds Man’s Blood: God’s Justice Revealed
In the prior chapters of James, the author sets the stage for his argument in chapter 2 about faith and works. James begins by emphasizing the importance of enduring trials and developing steadfastness (James 1:2-4). This perseverance in the Christian … Continue reading Faith and Works: A Harmonized Justification in James and Paul
In recent years, a model of biblical inerrancy has gained traction in seminaries and among scholars that stands in contrast to the Chicago Statement on Inerrancy. One of the chief proponents of this model is John Walton, a well-known Old … Continue reading A Critique of John Walton’s Model of Inerrancy: Upholding the Chicago Statement
Representative Quote from Ulfilas:“Paul makes a distinction between God and Lord in 1 Corinthians 8:6. This shows that Jesus is not included in the one God of the Shema but is instead a subordinate figure, similar to how Old Testament … Continue reading One God, One Lord: Refuting Unitarian Claims About Jesus in 1 Corinthians 8:6
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