The Persons of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity, one God with three persons, is core to the Christian faith. This article looks briefly at their working.
Doctrine of God
These are longer theological posts that deal with the doctrine of God. Who is he? What did he do? What is he doing now? It covers some of the attributes of God as well as the doctrine of the Trinity.
Who Hardened Pharoah’s Heart?
During the series of plagues that hit Egypt, who hardened Pharoah’s heart? Did God? Or Pharoah himself? The account gives the credit to both.
How Should We Feel When God’s Timing Doesn’t Seem Perfect?
It can be challenging to trust that God’s timing in dealing with my life situations is best. But he has a much better perspective than we do.
Was the Fall a Necessary Part of God’s Plan?
Was the fall in the garden a regrettable mishap? Or is the fall somehow necessary to accomplish God’s purpose in creation?
Is God in All Things?
Is God in all things? Your answer to that will likely depend on your view of God. But I do believe that, in a sense, he is in all things.
Unity of the Father and Son
The Shema affirms that for Israel there was only one God. Paul reworded it to express that there is one God and one Lord. Not two, but one.
The Doctrine of Predestination?
The doctrine of predestination is hotly debated. But it is not really that complicated. It simply refers to what God has decided beforehand.
Reconciling God’s Sovereignty and Human Free Will
The sovereignty of God and human free will are often thought to be incompatible. But Scripture does teach that both of these are true.
Leviathan and Behemoth: What Are They?
What are leviathan and behemoth? Regardless their reality, God uses them to pronounce his authority and control over all of creation.
The God of General Revelation: What Creation Tells Us
Does God exist? How can we know that? And if he does exist, what is he like? What can we learn about God apart from the Bible?
Do You Have God In a Box of Your Own Making?
Boxes help to provide limits and organization. And that is often a good thing. But putting God into a box is a mistake we all too often make.
Should We Expect to See Miracles From God?
Does God still produce miracles in our world today? Or are miracles confined to the biblical times and no longer experienced today?
