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
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
A popular anti-Calvinist tweet recently circulated, citing Hosea 8:4 (“They set up kings without my consent”) and Isaiah 30:1 (“They carry out plans—but not mine”) as supposed proof that some human actions fall outside of God’s will. The argument goes … Continue reading Not His Plan? A Reformed Response to a Common Prooftext Error
The recent discussion between Redeemed Zoomer and Ramos offered an insightful look into the ongoing Protestant–Catholic dialogue. Both came in with conviction and clarity on their respective positions. While Redeemed Zoomer clearly came out ahead in terms of argumentation—especially when … Continue reading Are Catholics Our Brothers?
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
Leighton Flowers has raised several analogies to challenge Calvinist compatibilism and the moral framework it entails. https://watchmencouncil.com/2024/10/30/how-to-flunk-soteriology101/ First, he uses a “love potion” analogy to argue that Calvinist determinism entails a form of artificial manipulation incompatible with true love. Then, … Continue reading Divine Mysteries and Human Analogies: A Response to Leighton Flowers on Compatibilism and Causation
I will criticize Dr. Leighton Flowers based on bad argumentation and faulty reasoning. I have talked to him and he seems like a nice guy. He just has the strangest way of being obsessed with Calvinism. This will hopefully be … Continue reading How to flunk Soteriology101?
This is the continuing dialogue with Theophilus (Eastern Orthodox). Here are his questions in response to my article: http://spirited-tech.com/Council/index.php/2020/07/04/besides-me-there-is-no-god/ Theophilus: We can discuss this in as much detail as you like, but I’m curious how you resolve the exegetical issue … Continue reading The Son as Servant: Understanding the Trinitarian Distinction in Isaiah
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
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