Year: 2022
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History: The Christian’s True Endowment—Historiography and the Lordship of Christ
In this paper Craig Ireland seeks to explore what the study of the past is (i.e., that discipline of doing history), how history faithfully seeks to capture the past, and what possible consequences exist if done improperly. Ultimately, Ireland argues that Christian historiography must be intentional, unapologetic, and yet apologetical in the way that scholars…
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Heresy in America 1890-1935: Two Case Studies
This paper specifically focuses on the move away from what some considered as the orthodox, historical, Christian doctrine in the modern era by two late 19th and early 20th century churchmen. The study draws upon research about Charles Augustus Briggs’ trials within the Presbyterian Church that transpired between 1891 and 1893. It also focuses on…
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Worldview Matters
A Christian worldview adequately addresses the core issues of life: Epistemology; Theology; Morality; Reality; and Anthropology.
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A Bride Prepared: Justification by Faith and Judgment According to Works
Since the present reality of justification is an already-pronounced eschatological judgment received by faith and not works, on the basis of the imputed righteousness of God revealed in Christ, how does this relate to a future judgment according to works?
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Reformed Theology as an Antidote to the Conspiratorial Mindset
Conspiracy theories gain some of their appeal by offering a false and lesser version of what the Gospel offers. For this reason, wise pastoring toward a robust embrace of the tenets of the reformed faith may be a powerful antidote to the conspiratorial mindset.
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Edwards Versus Finney: A Biblical Understanding of the Causes of Conversion and Revival
Jonathan Edwards had a more biblical understanding of the causes of conversion and revival than did Charles Finney. This superior understanding showed itself in three ways. First, Edwards had a stronger orientation to the Scriptures than did Finney. Second, Edwards held a monergistic view of regeneration, in contrast to Finney’s synergistic stance. Third, Edwards had…
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The Imagination and Discipleship: Walking by Faith and Not by Sight
My goal for this paper is threefold: first, breathe life back into our concept of the imagination by moving towards a better understanding of this God-given faculty; second, show the imagination’s indispensable role in faith and discipleship; lastly, consider how these insights influence ministry.
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Modern Gnostics: LGBTQ Iteration of an Ancient Heresy
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the connection between the ancient heresy of Gnosticism and ongoing Sexual Revolution.