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.
Watchman Nee
Academic, Apologetics, Biography, Theological, Theology

The Pneumatology of Watchman Nee (Part 1--Introduction and Biography)

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The following excerpt is from an academic paper by Brian Chilton titled "The Impact of Watchman Nee's Pneumatology." Watchman Nee was a profound individual. Western…

Questioning Resurrection
Apologetics, Christian apologetics, Christian Living, Christian truth, Christianity, Resurrection, Social Issues

The Resurrection Denying Pastor: If the Resurrection Doesn't Constitute Christianity, then What Does?

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Jim Rigby is not a name that will resonate with many. However, Rigby represents far deeper than just the person behind the name. Rigby represents…

Top 10 schools
Apologetics, Christian Living, Christianity, Church, Church Life, Culture, Social Issues, Spirituality

Top 10 Challenges Facing the Church in 2016 (Part 2)

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Due to the overwhelming response from the first installment, I decided to post the second installment earlier than anticipated. The previous article dealt with the…

Appreciation
Apologetics, Christian apologetics, Church, Theological, Theology

The Art of Appreciation

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Have you ever went out of your way for someone only to have your efforts rejected? Perhaps you helped someone financially. Then, the person squandered…

Top 10 schools
Apologetics, Christian Living, Christianity, Church, Church Life, Culture, Social Issues

Top 10 Challenges Facing the Church in 2016 (Part 1)

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Since starting Bellator Christi three-years-ago, I have made it a practice to end each year with a glimpse of the challenges facing the church in…

Apologetics

What's Ahead This Week on Bellator Christi

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12/28/2015--Monday Apologetics: Examining Jesus by the Historical Method (Part 1: Multiple Independent Sources)*   12/29/2015--Tuesday Trends: Top 10 Challenges Facing the Church in 2016 (Part…

Prince of peace
Apologetics, Christian truth, Christianity, Eschatology, Theological

If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Then Why is There Still so Much Turmoil?

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If you are like me, you love the Christmas classics that come on television every December. One of my favorite Christmas shows is Charles Schultz…