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.
Top 10
Bellator Christi, Brian Chilton, Curtis Evelo, Daniel Sloan, Deanna Huff, Dr. Brian Chilton, Dr. Daniel Sloan, Dr. Deanna Huff, Dr. Leo Percer, Dr. Steven Johnson, Dr. Thomas McCuddy, Jerry Bogacz, Justin Angelos, T. J. Gentry, Thomas Quackenbush, Tim Woods, Tom Knoff, Tony Williams

Top 10 of 2025: A Year in Review

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By: Brian Chilton, PhD | January 1, 2026 As we come to the close of another year and begin 2026, it’s time to reflect on…

Case for an Eternal Hell
Bellator Christi, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Hell, Systematic Theology, Theology

A Case for an Eternal Hell (Part 1): A Biblical Defense

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By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D. | December 13, 2025 Recently, the Christian world was abuzz with the news that popular Christian star Kirk Cameron had…

St. nicholas of myra
Apologetics, Christianity, Early Christianity, Historical, Tony Williams

Santa Claus: The Myth, the Man, and the Truth

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By: Anthony Williams | November 30, 2025 Disclosure: This article is rated PG-13. If you are 13 or under, please get permission from a parent…

200px Saint Irenaeus
Historical, Image of God, Jerry Bogacz, Patristics, Theological, Theology

Irenaeus of Lyons and the Image of God

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By: Jerry Bogacz, M.A., M.A.S. | November 16, 2025 Irenaeus of Lyons (130 AD—202 AD) is the first prominent second-century Greek patristic to engage with…

Crusades
Apologetics, Christianity, Ethics, Tony Williams

Do the Crusades Prove that Christianity is Evil?

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By: Anthony Williams | October 26, 2025 There have been many reasons people have refused to take on the Christian faith since the time Christ was…

Four virtues
Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Thomas McCuddy, Philosophical, Philosophy

Softmen, Superman, and the Servant’s Heart

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By: Thomas McCuddy, DMin | September 28, 2025 With recent events revolving around the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the murder of Iryna Zarutska, we…