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.
Apologetics, Science

Big Bang Confirmed: Does This Hold Any Implications for the Christian Worldview?

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  On March 17th, 2014, scientists confirmed hard evidence that suggested that the universe came about from what is called a "Big Bang," or as it…

Apologetics, Philosophical, Science, Theological

Signs that the New Atheism May Be Collapsing: Round Two

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     In September of 2013, I wrote an article expressing that there were signs that the New Atheist movement may be collapsing. Since then,…

Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Philosophical, Theological

Essential Doctrines (Part 7): The Trinity

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  One of the important, yet misunderstood, doctrines in the Bible is that of the Trinity. In this article, the doctrine of the Trinity will be…

Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Theological

Essential Doctrines (Part 5): Justification through Faith

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     Various Christian groups develop the idea of "justification through faith" in various ways. Some may find that justification through faith comes through faith…

Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Philosophical, Theological

Essential Doctrines (Part 4): The Atonement Through Christ

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   Have you ever noticed the attention Christmas gets and the lack of attention that Easter receives? One of the reasons behind this is due…

Apologetics, Philosophical, Science, Theological

Essential Doctrines (Part 1): The Doctrine of God's Existence

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       The most basic and fundamentally essential belief in the Christian worldview is the acceptance of a theistic God. This article will examine…

Apologetics, Christian Living, Church Life

Testimony, Trials, and Triumph: The Demand for Apologetic Pastors

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  Today, I had the great privilege of being included in J. Warner Wallace's list of apologetic pastors, or pastors who engage and employ apologetics in their…