Articles
Every Christian is a theologian. The question is whether if they are a good one or not. Our theology inevitably impacts every area of our lives (either consciously or unconsciously) – even our creativity – so it is important for creatives and Christians in general to think deeply about their theological beliefs.
Progressive Christianity and Deconstructing the Faith
Alisa Childers’ new book, Another Gospel deals with the challenge of Progressive Christianity and the trend of Deconstruction. The true historic faith of Christianity has always been under attack. Even from the earliest days of the church in its infancy, we see in the writings of the New Testament that false teaching was already a big concern. It is understandable that the new faith would be under siege from the outside – especially in the first century – with pressures from surrounding paganism and unconverted Jews. However, one of the most insidious threats to the Gospel came from within the church’s walls. What do you do when the most dangerous person to your faith is your pastor?
James Anderson | What’s Your Worldview?
Dr. James N. Anderson has written what is probably one of my favourite introductory-level apologetics books. What’s Your Worldview: An Interactive Approach to Life’s Big Questions is a novel and...
Cornelius Van Til | The Grandfather of Modern Presuppositional Apologetics
Christian apologetics (the reasoned defence of our faith) can seem like a daunting and complicated task. There are so many arguments, methodologies and facts to master—it is enough to drive many to frustration and giving up on it altogether. But what if instead of memorizing multiple arguments and facts you could find one argument that would be the argument to end all arguments? Perhaps it is too good to be true, but this is part of the intrigue of the apologetic method of Cornelius Van Til.
Greg Bahnsen | A Short Biography & Review of Presuppositional Apologetics: Stated and Defended
In the field of Christian apologetics, Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen is a legend to some, and an unknown figure to many. However, for any student of apologetics, his work is vitally important to understand...
Discovering the Heart of the Reformation
I think it important that every serious would-be ‘Protestant’ should at least endeavour to have a basic understanding of what is meant by that term. Studying the Reformation then is of many...
Crazy Busy | A (mercifully) short review of a (mercifully) short book
Are you crazy busy? Stressed out? Do you find yourself always replying with the same almost automated response when people ask how are you? “I’m busy, but good.” As much as I try to avoid it—I am. I...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Pastor, Theologian, Spy, Martyr… Evangelical?
Listen to an audio version of the article here. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a fascinating and compelling life to study. He has captured the minds and hearts of many Christians from various traditions and...
Bethel Church | Deception, Heresy & A Call to Discernment
Bethel Church in Redding, California has been the centre of much controversy. The highly popular Christian music band – Jesus Culture – also comes out of their movement. Yet, there are many very serious concerns about doctrinal errors and strange practices that should make Christians weary of their ministry.
Jonathan Edwards | A Brief Biography of A Giant in the Faith
Jonathan Edwards was one of the most prolific and influential theologians of his time and his work endures until today. One can almost not speak highly enough of him and his brilliance. Here I've...
An Exegesis & Application of The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord's prayer has a long history in the church; from liturgy to a format for our petitions to God, it has been a popular speaking point in Christian thought asking, just what was Jesus trying to...
Philippians 1 | To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain
Background Paul probably visited Philippi in 49 AD. Acts 16 tells us about his journey there. Residents of Philippi were very proud of their Roman citizenship as shown by their accusation against...
Why Theotivity?
Why start a ministry about theology and creativity? There is a huge need for Christian creatives to be grounded in solid, Biblical theology today. Inevitably, a Christian’s worldview will impact every area of their lives, including their creativity.
Evidence is Not Enough to Defend the Faith
We all have presuppositions. These presuppositions are based on what our underlying worldview is and informs how we interpret and filter information which we are presented with. It lays the...
Sodom and Gomorrah | A Historical, Archaeological and Theological Analysis
There has been much debate and criticism over the years in regard to the “Cities of the Plain” in Genesis in regards to the meaning of the narrative, their locations and their historicity. It has been one of the harder issues to defend apologetically and the object of much ridicule from Bible critics. From both sides, there have been those who insist on its factuality, those who will totally negate any real value of the narrative and a plethora of views somewhere in the middle. The scholarly work on the topic has been somewhat sparse in earlier times in terms of Biblical archaeology and critical research, however, in more recent times – through recent excavations and a deeper understanding of the culture and context of the Ancient Near East – it has become possible for us to better understand the Sodom narrative and also start to form some sort of coherent and informed position.