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.
Hypocrite
Christian apologetics, Christian Living, Christian truth, Christianity, Truth

Those Hypocritical Christians! 4 Ways that Theological Truth Transcends Bad Behavior

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For those who do not know my testimony, I left the ministry for seven years due to great doubts pertaining to the truthfulness of Christianity.…

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Church Life, Philosophical, Social Issues

Football Fights and the Fall

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Today, I heard a news report that discussed the growing problems of violence among high school football players towards referees and officials. Those working in…

Apologetics, Christianity, Philosophical, Philosophy, Uncategorized

3 Attributes Critical for Effective Persuasion

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Aristotle, the famed ancient Greek philosopher, wrote On Rhetoric in the 4th century BC. Aristotle writes on how one can build a strong case that…

Afterlife
Apologetics, Christianity, Theological, Theology

The Intermediate State: Sleeping, Dying, or Living?

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What happens after a person dies? Christians understand that the dead shall be resurrected when Christ returns. However, what happens to a person who has…

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Apologetics, Science, Theological

Would the Discovery of Alien Life Undermine Christian Theology?

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On Thursday, July 23rd, 2015, NASA announced a major discovery. NASA announced that scientists had discovered another Earth-sized planet “orbiting a sun-like star brings us…

Theology of Missions
Academic, Evangelism, Missions, Theology

A Theology of Missions

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When the term “missions” is used, great missionaries such as Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong, and/or William Carey come to mind. For others, missions may bring…

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Academic, Church Life, Historical

The Theological Liberalism that Divided Spurgeon from the Baptist Union in the 1800s

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When individuals consider great modern preachers, evangelists such as Billy Graham and pastors such as Chuck Swindoll, David Jeremiah, Greg Laurie, and the late Jerry…