G.K. Chesterton is one of the those authors who I have way more quotes from than I do books. Which of course, simply means that I need to buy more of his books. I've read perhaps his most classic work Orthodoxy, and it is probably in my top three books of all time. Chesterton is... Continue Reading →
Pantheism’s Big Problem with the Big Bang
Christians ought to be careful with how we refer to the Big Bang, or more specifically we need to be very aware of what exactly we mean when we affirm it as an event that happened in the history of our universe. Christian theology is very friendly to the general idea of the Big Bang,... Continue Reading →
My Top 5 Non-Fiction Books of 2020
Although 2020 has been a tough year in many ways, one positive aspect of the year has been ample time for reading. This was another year filled with a number of excellent reads, below are my top five non-fiction books that I read throughout this year in descending order. #5: Apologetics at the Cross: An... Continue Reading →
Setting Realistic Expectations and Establishing Faithful Paths for Navigating History, Science, and the Bible
As disciples seeking to study God’s Word and His world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information and resources that are out there related to the topic. Yet there are some basic considerations that can guide us and help us to remain, or become, both realistic and faithful in our journey.... Continue Reading →
Reading Genesis 1 as Science Dishonors the Text and Distracts the Reader
Dr. C. John Collins is a theologian who has captured my interest recently. Collins is a multitalented individual, as a brief glance at his resume will clearly show: Bachelors and Masters of Science from MIT, MDiv, PhD in Biblical Hebrew linguistics from Liverpool, former research engineer, current professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary (Missouri),... Continue Reading →
A Brief Reflection on the Revelation of Creation’s Contingency
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20) Christianity holds in tension the belief that God is both knowable and unknowable. He can be truly known, but not... Continue Reading →