A Critical Examination of the Koran - Part I

There are between 1.2 and 1.6 billion Muslims in the world. They hold a place of prominence in today’s world only surpassed by their golden age, lasting 500 years from the middle of the 8 th to the middle of the 13 th centuries, A.D. Unfortunately, their place in today’s world is far different from what it was almost 800 years ago.

How Did Our Bible Develop?

The Bible was written by 44 authors over a period of 1600 years. It is remarkable - the harmony of the 66 books of the Bible: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New. Why is the Bible so harmonious and consistent in its contents throughout? Because the same mind wrote every book: God.

A Critique of Jonathan Edwards' "Freedom of Will" Sermon

In “Freedom of the Will” Jonathan Edwards explores the concept of “the will” or “free will”.  Edwards opens by defining “will” through narrative and the juxtaposing of the word with a number of synonyms.   He then proceeds to contrast “will” and desire”, “will” being the matter of how one decides to react to “desire”.

The Theological Significance of Suffering - Part III

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Now on to a new week. For "The Theological Signficance of Suffering, Parts I and II, I explored the contents of and the answer to the question, "How can a loving God allow suffering in the world?" Today, for the final part of this three part essay, I will discuss the implications of suffering for a Christian.

The Theological Significance of Suffering - Part II

Last time, in my essay, “The Theological Significance of Suffering – Part I”, I examined the definitions of each of the key (boldfaced) words in the question, “How can a loving God allow suffering in the world?” Today, I define “suffering” in the context of the question and then move on to addressing the question’s answer.

The Theological Significance of Suffering - Part I

I am sure you have heard these questions: “How can a loving God allow suffering in the world?” Or "What good is it to be a Christian if God allows the same pain to afflict one’s life as the non-Christian?"  There is so much about suffering that is off-stage, you might say, hidden from us in God's will and ways, that one really can't blame the doubter.