Let us, then, take the idea of a spectrum of probabilities seriously, and place human judgements about the existence of God along it, between two extremes of…… Read more “Contrary to Reason: Richard Dawkins and the Spectrum of Probabilities”
Coming out of the Physical? Why Minds, Emotions, and Moral Values argue against Atheism
Julian Baggini explains in Atheism: A Very Short Introduction the meaning of an atheist’s commitment to naturalism: “What most atheists do believe is that although there is only…… Read more “Coming out of the Physical? Why Minds, Emotions, and Moral Values argue against Atheism”
Divine Revelation: Going Where Naturalism and Science Cannot (Matthew 1:18-25)
Subject: “Divine Revelation: Going Where Naturalism and Science Cannot (Matthew 1:18-25) PDF print file: Divine Revelation_ Going Where Naturalism and Science Cannot (Matthew 1_18-25) I said…… Read more “Divine Revelation: Going Where Naturalism and Science Cannot (Matthew 1:18-25)”
Sunday’s Sermon: on Joseph, Divorce, and Divine Revelation
It’s that time of year when we place special emphasis on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Of course, believers worship and praise God all year long…… Read more “Sunday’s Sermon: on Joseph, Divorce, and Divine Revelation”
“Adam was formed first, then Eve”: the gender creation order and women in ministry
“Adam was formed first, then Eve.” Surely you’ve heard this statement before. If you have, congratulations. Chances are, you’ve read it from the pages of Scripture, particularly…… Read more ““Adam was formed first, then Eve”: the gender creation order and women in ministry”
The Ravi Zacharias Scandal and Honorary Degrees: Looking Forward
The Ravi Zacharias scandal we’ve been talking about here over the last several days at The Essential Church has taken a new turn: after much anticipation,…… Read more “The Ravi Zacharias Scandal and Honorary Degrees: Looking Forward”
Two passages that put Calvinism into flight
Calvinism is a logical theological system; on this, 5-point Calvinists and I agree. If you subscribe to one point of Calvinism, say, the unconditional eternal security of…… Read more “Two passages that put Calvinism into flight”
The Virgin Birth: Answering Questions About the Inconceivable (Luke 1:26-38)
Sermon: The Virgin Birth: Answering Questions About the Inconceivable Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Note: The PDF file of the sermon can be found here: The Virgin Birth-…… Read more “The Virgin Birth: Answering Questions About the Inconceivable (Luke 1:26-38)”
Lying and Its Consequences: The Tale of Ravi Zacharias
Praise the Lord, everybody! Pastor D.M. is back to cover information on the late scandal involving renown Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias of Ravi Zacharias…… Read more “Lying and Its Consequences: The Tale of Ravi Zacharias”
Beware of sneaky complementarianism
I have a habit at Twitter (yes, I’m putting all Twitter pastors on notice!) of checking out an individual’s church page (if they have one) before accepting…… Read more “Beware of sneaky complementarianism”
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