by Robby McAlpine | Jun 29, 2015 | Apologetics, Ecclesiology, Epistemology, Sin, Theological Studies
I’m worried about some of my friends. They’re really good people, and I deeply value our relationships. But I’m growing concerned that some of them may have been sucked into a mind-bending cult. They seem, well…brainwashed. They don’t...
by Robby McAlpine | Mar 9, 2015 | Apologetics, Epistemology, Theological Studies
There is a logical fallacy known as the False Cause, which LogicalFallacies defines as: “Presuming that a real or perceived relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other. “Many people confuse correlation (things happen near each...
by Kenny Burchard | Aug 18, 2014 | Apologetics, Creation, Theological Studies
Well, last week was a typical week in a world where Christian celebrity, social media, and theological convictions collide. A well-known Christian musician voiced his evolving theological conclusions, convictions, and even doubts about things like a real first-couple...
by Kenny Burchard | Jul 21, 2014 | Apologetics, Philosophy, Theological Studies
Three key ideas inspire my motives for writing this post. First – I recently read a series of posts asking the question, “Is there a ‘the Christian Worldview” by Roger Olson. You can read the first in the series here (then follow Olson’s...
by Robby McAlpine | May 28, 2014 | Apologetics, Charismatic Theology, Pneumatology, Theological Studies
Somebody recently posted a link to an intriguing article from the online version of Charisma: Remembering the Latter Rain. I’m not sure how recent the article is, but it’s fascinating — in a train-wreck sort of way. It’s amazing to me — a...
by Kenny Burchard | Apr 26, 2014 | Apologetics, Biblical Theology, God's Sovereignty, Theodicy, Theological Studies, Theology Proper
One of the great struggles we have with the God revealed in Scripture has to do with texts that say, “God never changes,” and other texts that seem to say things like, “God changed his mind,” or “God regretted…” For instance...
by Kenny Burchard | Mar 11, 2014 | Apologetics, Theological Studies
There are multiple approaches to the Cosmological Argument. Here is my best simple explanation of it: Something exists (e.g. a universe) There is not, therefore, nothing at all – therefore “Nothing” does not exist. Only “something”...
by Luke Geraty | Oct 17, 2013 | Across the Web, Apologetics, Charismatic Theology, Conflict Resolution, Why I am "Charismatic"
So the firestorm from the Strange Fire Conference has been steadily building throughout the past few weeks and is now in full swing. When word got out that the conference was going to take place and that John MacArthur was releasing a book of the same name, Dr....
by Luke Geraty | Sep 5, 2013 | Apologetics, Reviews, Theology
Much has been made of K. Scott Oliphint’s latest book, Covenantal Apologetics: Principles & Practice in Defense of Our Faith. Apologetics is the theological discipline of defending the Christian faith. Readers who are familiar with the subject will know that...
by Luke Geraty | May 27, 2013 | Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Old Testament
My oldest daughter and I had a fun conversation this afternoon. She’s a 4th grader who is super smart and curious. I have a hard time keeping up with all of her questions. In fact, our new game includes her trying to ask me questions that I don’t know the...
by Luke Geraty | May 25, 2013 | Apologetics, Biblical Theology, Christology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, The Kingdom of God, Theological Studies
I’m often asked by pastors which books by Wright they should read and I used to always refer them to the Christian Origins and the Question of God series because, quite frankly, you can’t be into NT studies without having interacted with his works in that...
by Luke Geraty | Apr 30, 2013 | Apologetics
Today I had a scheduled meeting with two Jehovah Witnesses (JW’s to save space) to discuss the Bible and our religious beliefs. A friend from the church I serve had been approach by them and invited me to come and to talk. I was excited to sit down and have a...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 16, 2012 | Across the Web, Apologetics, Charismatic Theology, Misrepresenting the Vineyard, The Vineyard Movement
There are some commonly held “rules of engagement” when scholars interact with each other and opposing ideas. And if those scholars happen to be Christians, I would assume that more care would be taken to be loving, gracious, and humble in how one...
by Luke Geraty | Aug 13, 2012 | Apologetics, Biblical Theology, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Engagement, Eschatology, Hermeneutics, Israel, The Kingdom of God
This is going to be a little bit longer post than usual. Stick with me and I think it’ll make sense in the end. Well, I certainly hope so. I’ve been teaching on the subject of eschatology for the past couple of weeks in the church I serve. It’s been...
by Luke Geraty | Aug 1, 2012 | Across the Web, Apologetics, Gospel, Missional
So I was going to write a long post about what I thought concerning today’s “Support Chick-Fil-A” reverse boycott. I planned on explaining that I’m sure the intentions of those who started this idea and promoted it and took part in it were...
by Luke Geraty | Jan 21, 2012 | Apologetics
J. I. Packer writes, “How can one help doubters? First, by explaining the problem area (for doubts often arise from misunderstanding); second, by exhibiting the reasonableness of Christian belief at that point, and the grounds for embracing it (for Christian...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 6, 2011 | Apologetics
I’ve noticed that polygamy has become the latest craze in reality TV (TLC’s Sister Wives). Given that the interviews I’ve seen of these “plural marriage” advocates have stated that their “faith” is the reason that they are...
by Luke Geraty | Apr 14, 2011 | Apologetics, Eschatology
Justin Taylor reports thatTime Magazine’s cover story is on Rob Bell and his latest book Love Wins. Surprise, surprise. As Denny Burk points out, “Every year during Easter season, the news weekly’s like to feature stories that tweak traditional Christian...
by Luke Geraty | Feb 16, 2011 | Apologetics, Church History, Reformed Theology
Dr. Keith Mathison has written a detailed response to the claims of Rome in what I’d consider to be perhaps one of the best responses ever (article here). I know that’s saying a lot, but the biblical, theological, and historical detail is simply...
by Luke Geraty | Feb 4, 2011 | Apologetics, Christology, Church History, Systematic Theology
Awhile ago a lot of chatter occurred on the blogosphere due to a sermon that Rob Bell preached and something he wrote in Velvet Elvis. Bell basically suggested that the truthfulness of the Virgin Birth didn’t really affect his faith. In other words, if he found...
