Is the Trinity Rational? Part III
Now, why would God be three and one – what difference would that make? For a long time, many Christian theologians, I think, were taught… Read More »Is the Trinity Rational? Part III
Now, why would God be three and one – what difference would that make? For a long time, many Christian theologians, I think, were taught… Read More »Is the Trinity Rational? Part III
The Christian teaching of the trinity says that the eternal God has among His traits the characteristic of “One-ness.” This is a vital teaching for… Read More »Is the Trinity Rational – Part II
Is the Christian doctrine of the “Trinity” rational? I am committed to the concept that God is a rational God. Let me make sure and… Read More »Is the Trinity Rational – Part I
In the research I have done over the last decade in my own battles and in preparation to speak, teach, and counsel on this topic,… Read More »Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part III
A man decides that one of their goals in life is to have a very nice watch. For them, whatever brand, is a measure of… Read More »Examining the Temptation of Pornography – Part II
The Thief comes to steal, kill and destroy; I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” Jesus Christ. For years I… Read More »Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part I
… and, (if you haven’t read part I, jump to it now) real relationships require dials across time. This same principle applies to emotional responses.… Read More »Switches or Dials – Part 2
Switches or Dials In the psychological world, there is an area of diagnosis called “personality disorders.” These include Narcissism, Borderline, Avoidant, Dependent, Paranoid, etc. There… Read More »Switches or Dials – Part 1
Conclusion Perhaps a healthy thought would be to consider that like Priscilla in Acts 18:26, that the church’s best interest is served when men and… Read More »Women’ Roles in Ministry – Part IV
So that works as a transition to women in an elder role: The church I am in right now doesn’t have anyone with the title… Read More »Women’s Roles in Ministry – Part III
We can start with women as deacons: The main passage that people reference in saying that women should not be in the role of deacon… Read More »Women’s Roles in Ministry – Part II
So, Actual Final Words Again, in this case, I am not arguing against pacifism at the “personal conviction” level. Of course, any human might determine… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VIII
Working Towards Final Words Matt 5:39-42 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VII
Continuing to engage in the common arguments for Christian Pacifism Swords (John 18:10-11) 10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part VI
Continuing to Engage with the Biblical Arguments for Pacifism Don’t fear death This argument, based on Matt 10:28 (“do not fear those who kill the… Read More »Christian Self Defense or Pacifism Conversation Part V