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Theology

The posts in this category are longer and generally deal with specific topics in theology. This is in contrast to the short devotional posts and the multi-part Bible studies.

sovereignty and free will

Reconciling God’s Sovereignty and Human Free Will

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The sovereignty of God and human free will are often thought to be incompatible. But Scripture does teach that both of these are true.

English translations of the Bible

Why Are There So Many English Translations of the Bible

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There are many translation of the Bible into English. Why do we have so many? Wouldn't we be better off just to stick to the KJV?

death before the fall

Was There Death in the World Before the Fall?

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Was there death in the world prior to the fall? Many would deny it. But I see no reason not to accept that death was a natural part of life.

The testimony of nature

Can Someone Be Saved by the Testimony of Nature?

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Is it possible for a person to be saved by the testimony of nature, by seeing God's hand in creation? No. But it may lead to an encounter.

Dating the New Testament gospels

Guide to Dating the New Testament Gospels

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The New Testament gospels are our primary source of information about the life of Jesus. So what is the dating of the gospels?

leviathan and behemoth

Leviathan and Behemoth: What Are They?

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What are leviathan and behemoth? Regardless their reality, God uses them to pronounce his authority and control over all of creation.

The Doctrine of the Bible

The Doctrine of the Bible

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From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.

Bible commentaries

What Is Bible Commentary and Is it the Same as Scripture?

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Bible commentary provides us with the insights of scholars who have invested much time and effort in studying the Scriptures.

God of General Revelation

The God of General Revelation: What Creation Tells Us

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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?

An introduction to Systematic Theology

An Introduction to Systematic Theology

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This is an introduction to the topic of systematic theology. It will be providing some general guidelines for a systematic study of theology.

Just what is a Christian?

What Is a Christian? What Does the Bible Say About it?

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Christian is a word that means so many different things to people today that it is almost meaningless as a descriptive term.

our light and momentary troubles

Our Light and Momentary Troubles – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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We may face many challenges in serving Christ. But our light and momentary troubles are producing an eternal glory for us. So be faithful.