Thanksgiving

20 Ways to Live a Thankful Life: A Reflection on Romans 12:9-21

When things go well, it may be easy for one to find things in which to be thankful. However, when things go bad, some may…

Neon Open sign

The Theological Problems with Open Theism

The current church finds itself in the midst of what is termed the postmodern era. John S. Feinberg states that the "differences between modern and…

Risen Jesus

The 5 Minimal Facts Concerning the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth

Someone once said that if you have three Baptists, you will have four opinions. The statement alludes to the fact that it is difficult for…

Bible interpretation

The Dangerous Idea of Protestant Christianity: Temptations That Lead One to Misinterpret Scripture

Recently, I read a book by Alister McGrath titled Christianity's Dangerous Idea: The Protestant Revolution—A History from the Sixteenth Century to the Twenty-First. McGrath's thesis…

Bible in the sky

Biblical Exegesis vs. Eisegesis: Practicing Good Hermeneutics

The Bible can be made to say what the interpreter desires for it to say. For instance, a person could rightly state that the Bible…

Is God a Sexist? Evaluating the Importance the Bible Places on Women

     Famed atheist Richard Dawkins writes, "the God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all of fiction: jealous and…