Category: Basic Theology
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Atheism As A Worldview
Or Just A Lack Of Belief Atheism is often characterized as merely “a lack of belief in God,” but a closer examination reveals that it functions as more than just a passive absence of belief. It is, in many cases, a worldview—a set of assumptions and beliefs about the nature…
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A History of Christian Theology
Book Review Professor Gerald Bray’s A History of Christian Theology: A Trinitarian Approach from Crossway is an insightful look at how Christian theology has evolved, with a focus on the Trinity. It provides the reader not just with the theology, but “the story behind the specific doctrines that have been…
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A Must Read For All Interested In The Shroud Of Turin
In Shroud Encounter: Exploring the World’s Greatest Unsolved Mystery, Russ Breault, a seasoned shroud scholar, offers a compelling and engaging exploration of the Shroud of Turin, a religious artifact that has fascinated both believers and skeptics for centuries. Breault’s deep understanding of the subject is evident in his meticulous research…
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Reformed Systematic Theology: Vol 4
The Church and Last Things a review Reformed Systematic Theology: Volume 4 – Church and Last Things by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley is a comprehensive and insightful exploration into ecclesiology and eschatology from a Reformed perspective. The authors meticulously unpack the doctrine of the church, discussing its nature, purpose,…
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Debate, Evidence, Argument, and the Burden of Proof
A starting point Debate: What is the difference between a formal and informal debate? A formal debate is a structured and regulated form of discussion that often occurs in a more official environment, such as a courtroom, legislative chamber, or academic institution. It typically follows a set of regulations…
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12 Truths About The Holy Spirit
The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is called pneumatolgy, from the Greek word πνεύμα (pneuma) meaning spirit, ghost, or breath. The Holy Spirit was pre-existent as the Third Person of the Godhead, and thus has always been active, but the period preceding Pentecost was not the time of His special…
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God And The Meaning Of Life
Theism vs Nihilism The question of the meaning of life is indeed as old as philosophy itself, and throughout the centuries it has generated a wide array of responses. When approaching this profound inquiry, it becomes evident that the understanding of purpose is crucial, reflecting two contrasting worldviews and the…
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The 2 Most Important Truths of Christianity
The Atonement and Resurrection Now I make known to you, brothers, the gospel which I proclaimed as good news to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I proclaimed to you as good news,…
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The “I Am” Of Jesus
7 Important truths about Christ found in the Gospel of John And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM”; and He said, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” 15 And God furthermore said to Moses, “Thus you shall…
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15 Ways God Is Like A Good Father
God The Father As a father has compassion on his children,So Yahweh has compassion on those who fear Him. Psalm 103:13 LSB For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 LSB…
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15 Truths About God
As Revealed in Scripture Before the mountains were bornOr You brought forth the earth and the world,Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. – Psalm 90:2 LSB For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, both His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being…
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The Attributes of God
As Revealed In His Name ו VAV And those who know Your name will put their trust in You,For You, O Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 LSB All that the name of Jesus means to us, “Yahweh” meant to ancient Israel. It meant to them everything…
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