Recently I have read several book written by atheists or about atheism. I am noticing a few recurring threads, a few persistent reasons behind people's unbelief. Ultimately we could point to Romans 1:18-19 as an explanation, but here I'm looking at penultimate explanations (nontheological). I'd love to hear your thoughts (it would actually be helpful … Continue reading why people are atheists, part one
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more on romans 7, a more personal spin
As I look at Romans 7 and the struggle that Paul describes, a struggle I believe Paul is engaged in at the time of writing the letter as a mature believer, I see Paul not only describing his struggle, but my own (and I think every Christians). This is what I experience in my life:1. … Continue reading more on romans 7, a more personal spin
who is romans 7 about?
Last night I spoke on the question 'why do I still struggle with sin?', using Romans 7 as my main passage. My three main points were 1) I struggle with sin because I'm human, 2) I struggle with sin because I'm a Christian, 3) I struggle with sin because I'm a work in progress (my … Continue reading who is romans 7 about?
Should we wish for/Pray for the failure of some?
The article "Jindal defends those who want Obama to fail" on CNN's website got me to thinking. Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) of Louisiana commented, "It's OK for Republicans to want President Obama to fail if they think he's jeopardizing the country...My answer to the question is very simple: 'Do you want the president to fail?' … Continue reading Should we wish for/Pray for the failure of some?
Revelation: Word or Deed?
How has God revealed himself to us - in word or deed? Is the Bible God's revelation to us or is it a record of his revelation to us? This isn't just a semantic argument. It's incredibly important. Some have argued that God has revealed himself in mighty acts throughout history. God has revealed himself … Continue reading Revelation: Word or Deed?
God Entranced 