Author: Brian Chilton

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University's School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical chaplain.
Bible and round Earth
Apologetics, Bellator Christi, Bible, bible interpretation, Brian Chilton, Christianity, Creation, Dr. Brian Chilton, Science, Systematic Theology, Theological, Theology

Does the Bible Teach that the Earth is Flat?

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By: Brian G. Chilton, PhD | April 19, 2026 Let’s face it. The current climate is replete with skepticism and conspiratorial thinking. Among all the…

Risen Jesus modest version
Apologetics, Bellator Christi, Brian Chilton, Early Christianity, Easter, Jesus, Layman's Manual on Christian Apologetics, Resurrection

The RISEN Defense for the Resurrection

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By: Brian G. Chilton, PhD | April 5, 2026 (Easter Sunday) Happy Easter! As the angels proclaimed to the women at the tomb, their words…

Jesus and Pilate What is Truth
Bellator Christi, Dr. Deanna Huff, Philosophy, Theology, Truth

What is Truth?

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By: Deanna Huff, Ph.D. | March 15, 2026 Most people expect others to tell the truth, and we can witness this expectation in many spheres.…

Case for an Eternal Hell
Bellator Christi, Biblical Studies, Biblical Theology, Brian Chilton, Hell, Theological, Theology

A Case for an Eternal Hell (Part 3): The Case from Theology and Philosophy

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A Case for an Eternal Hell (Part 3): The Case from Theology and Philosophy By: Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D. | March 8, 2026 In…

Jonah and the Big Fish
Archaeology, Bellator Christi, Old Testament, Tony Williams

Jonah and the Big Fish (Part 1)

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By: Anthony Williams | February 8, 2026 The Book of Jonah is very short, only four chapters long. It tells of a prophet named Jonah…

Case for an Eternal Hell
Dr. Brian Chilton, Hell, Systematic Theology, Theological, Theology

A Case for an Eternal Hell (Part 2): The Case from Early and Major Theologians

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By: Brian Chilton, PhD | January 11, 2026 In our last entry for a case for an eternal hell, we offered a biblical defense for…

The Camel, the Gnat, and the Yoke
Bible, bible interpretation, Christian Living, Christianity, Church Life, Discipleship, Tom Knoff, Virtue

The Camel, The Yoke, and the Gnat

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How precepts, principles, and preferences shape authentic Christian maturity Tom Knoff | January 4, 2026 Tensions often flare up among believers when personal convictions are…