Many philosophical theists and soft deists claim that logic leads us to God. They affirm that logic is real, that it reflects something objective, and that this objectivity must ultimately be divine. They reason, “Logic must be grounded in God, … Continue reading The Silence of the Sky: When Reason Replaces Revelation
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
In this article, I offer a series of brief but critical reflections on Dr. Joel Korytko’s recent interpretation of Romans 9, particularly his rejection of the Calvinist view of divine election. Dr. Korytko argues that Paul’s use of “seed” (σπέρμα) … Continue reading The True Seed
Does Romans 9 teach unconditional election—or is Paul merely rehearsing Israel’s history? A recent debate tested the exegetical ground. Introduction In the much-anticipated debate between Dr. James White and AK Richardson on the interpretation of Romans 9, the foundational question … Continue reading Mercy, Will, and Resistance: A Review of the White–Richardson Debate on Romans 9
Part 1: The Context and Logic of Romans 8:28–30 — Who Is Paul Talking About? Ferris’s Core Claim Ferris repeatedly insists that Romans 8:28–30 is not making a definitive theological claim about the nature of salvation. Instead, he claims Paul … Continue reading How Not to Read Romans: A Response to Ferris (How to Be Christian)
By Jimmy Stephens The problem with particularism is spelled out by philosophers who try to handle the problem of the criterion. Namely, it is subjectivism. When the epistemologist calls one of his beliefs or a set of his beliefs a … Continue reading The Problem of the Criterion and Revelational Epistemology
The Eastern Orthodox argument for the canon begins with a familiar move: in order to distinguish divine books from non-divine ones, one must first have a method. That method, they argue, is found in the authority of the Church—through tradition, … Continue reading Canon Chaos: How Eastern Orthodoxy Undermines Divine Revelation
“Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made, and it was put in place through angels by an intermediary. Now an intermediary implies more than one, … Continue reading Why Then the Law? A Redemptive-Historical Reading of Galatians 3:19–25
This is just a portion of what Dr. Greg Bahnsen wrote to clarify what he believes it means to say “Men know that God exists.” The following excerpt comes from pages 182–184 of Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis: The … Continue reading Knowing God Without Argument: Bahnsen on Immediate Knowledge and Romans 1
The doctrine of the Trinity is often regarded as complex and has long been the subject of serious theological and philosophical debate. One recurring issue concerns the law of identity and how it relates to the persons and essence of … Continue reading Trinity, Identity, and the Collapse of the Ousia Dilemma
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