“‘Vanity of vanities,’ says the Preacher, ‘Vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What advantage does man have in all his work which he does under the sun?’” (Ecclesiastes 1:2-3). Apart from God, we are indeed but “sound and fury, signifying nothing,” a “brief candle” on “the way to dusty death.” [1] Yet, God did not […]
Sought, Saved, and Exalted by God’s Infinite Grace Read More »
I recently watched an engaging debate between young and old earth creationists. The animated speakers knew their material well and expressed themselves with grace, even as they remained oblivious to the elephant in the room. The shy pachyderm sat quietly in the corner until they introduced arguments involving the speed of light when, weary of
Light and the Age of the Earth: An Example of False Assumptions Read More »
David and his men sat hidden in darkness, when into the cave came their would-be killer, vulnerable and alone. With a single stroke, David could save his life and the life of his men, ending his flight from the wrath of Saul’s jealousy. David’s men saw God’s hand granting them the sword of justice for
Noble Fugitive to Ruthless King: Success and David’s Demise Read More »
Following our discussion of the mystery involved in “the problem of evil,” we turn to a brief examination of the doctrine of the Trinity, and a Christian response to those who would appeal to mystery involved with the doctrine to deny the existence of God. Let’s turn again to the friendly banter of Mr. A
Presuppositions of Faith (6 of 6): The Trinity Read More »
In previous articles, we have seen that denials of God’s existence and biblical miracles rest on unreasonable, blind-faith assumptions or presuppositions. But, what about claims of contradictions in Scripture, the foundation of our faith? Do they rest on the same unjustified assumptions? Let’s see as we listen to Mr. A and Mr. C discuss “the
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