Within some circles of scholarship, there is an argument made that the Gospel of Mark demonstrates little to no concern about the resurrection. This is perhaps nowhere more clear in Mark, than in his abrupt ending. Surely, if the resurrection was central to his thought, a much more fleshed out narrative would have occurred. It... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve heard it. You assert that you believe that the Bible teaches a certain doctrine—typically while taking a stance for the historically orthodox position—and the person you are speaking with gives you a scornful look and says, “Well, that’s just your interpretation.” The... Continue Reading →
They sat outside the coffee shop together in a moment of silence. Bright streetlights lined their outdoor seating area. This was their spot. This is where he’d made that decision three years ago. This is where he was now questioning it. There was a good-looking couple nearby, talking sweet things to each other. He eyed... Continue Reading →
Over the last few years, there has been a growing movement that encourages Christians to deconstruct their faith. Often, the process is designed not to allow a single wall of belief to stand tall, in order to be sure that not even that stubborn foundation of belief remains! Only at that point can the “Christian”... Continue Reading →
Does anything sound less holy than saying, “I’d tear that right out of the Bible if I could!”? I confess that those words have come out of my mouth. But wait, if you’ve been reading my blog, surely, I’m a conservative, orthodox-loving, reformed evangelical who supports both Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) and Biblical Inerrancy, so... Continue Reading →
For many people who have not given significant thought to evolutionary theory, there is an all too common assumed belief that nearly all non-religiously bound scientists believe that the overall theory of Darwinian evolution is beyond dispute. However, this is far from accurate. The Darwinian Account of Evolution To understand this, we need to define... Continue Reading →
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