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.
Understanding the Creation Story in Genesis 1?
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As modern day readers, how should we understand the creation story in Genesis 1. Is it a literal and factual history, a myth, or somewhere in between?
The Hiddenness of God: An Objection to God’s Existence
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Why does God seem hidden? Does he not want us to believe that he exists? Or does he want more? To have us respond to him in faith and love.
God Is Love: The Doctrine of God’s Love
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The Bible says that God is love. But what does that mean? And how might we reconcile that claim with the evil we find in the world around us.
The Doctrine of the Work of God
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What is the work of God? It involves creation of the cosmos as well as providence, the sustaining and governance of his creation.
The Doctrine of the Nature of God
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What is the nature of God? This post is a quick look at the attributes of God, the Trinity, his will, and some commonly raised questions.
Arminianism: Foreknowledge, Predestination and Election
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God's foreknowledge and his election and predestination of believers are clearly taught in the Bible. But, for an Arminian, what do these terms mean?
Arminianism: Sovereignty and Free Will
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This post will look at sovereignty and free will from an Arminian perspective, including how we understand the Calvinist perspective of these doctrines.
The Doctrine of the Trinity
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The Trinity is a uniquely Christian doctrine, teaching that there is only one God, but in three persons having one essence.
God, Time, and the Future. What Does God Know?
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How does God relate to time? How can God know the future? Does his knowledge of the future make free will just an illusion?
The Attributes of God: What is God Like?
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What is God like? This post gives a brief overview of some of the attributes of God along with some scriptural support for them.
The Doctrine of the Sovereignty of God
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God is sovereign, and has a plan and purpose for his creation that will be accomplished. But his plan takes into account his foreknowledge of our choices.
Are Miracles Possible?
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Are miracles real? A miracle is, by definition, an act of God. So if God exists, and I believe he does, they should be expected to occur.