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
by Jimmy Stephens w/ Vincent In this video, Emerson Green tries to define subjective morality. He has this to say: “Subjective indicates some kind of dependence on a mind or minds or a person or persons. The simplest form of … Continue reading Why Objective Morality Requires God: A Response to Emerson Green
By Jimmy Stephens and TheSire 1. Sincerity of the Offer (Deceptive Offer Argument) Objection: If God sovereignly intends that some people never come to Christ, how can His gospel offer to them be sincere? Isn’t it deceptive to command someone … Continue reading The Sincerity of the Gospel Call: Resolving the Apparent Dilemma in Limited Atonement
Atheist’s Question: Query: How can God be both universal and particular? Additional Point: How does God being both these things ground their presence in the world? Jimmy Stephens’ Response: The question demonstrates an immense ignorance about the problem of universals. … Continue reading God as Universal and Particular: Answering the Atheist’s Query with Van Til’s Theology
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: Natural Theology: Establishes the existence of God through philosophical arguments, such … Continue reading Classical Apologetics: Stated and Rejected
In discussing the evolution of the doctrine of papal infallibility, it’s essential to recognize the various theories that have emerged over time. This article explores the shift from a broader understanding of papal authority as defined in Vatican I to … Continue reading The Evolution of Papal Infallibility: A Critical Examination of Modern Theories and Historical Challenges
Jewish Tradition on Yetser Tov and Yetser Ra: The Midrash, Genesis Rabbah 9:7, discusses the interpretation that “very good” refers to both the good and evil inclinations. This is a classic Rabbinic interpretation highlighting the necessity of the evil inclination … Continue reading Understanding Yetser Tov and Yetser Ra: A Caution Against Provisionist Adoption
I was discussing the reliability of the New Testament with someone who denies that Paul is a canonical writer. One of his arguments was that 1 Corinthians 4:15 contradicts Matthew 23:9. This is a misunderstanding: According to D.A. Carson: Verse … Continue reading Understanding ‘Father’ in Context: Resolving Alleged Contradictions between Paul and Jesus
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
In response to my article, “Why Acts 15 Doesn’t Lead to the Catholic Church,” Reformed to Rome, a recent convert to Roman Catholicism, raised several critiques through his Twitter handle. His detailed response can be found here: ReformedToRome’s Response. His … Continue reading Acts 15: A Scriptural Refutation of Catholic Claims
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