Church Fathers
Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 4
Straight Thinking #193: Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 4 more
Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 3
Straight Thinking #192: Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 3 more
Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 2
Straight Thinking #191: Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 2 more
Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 1
Straight Thinking #190: Six Apologetics Factors that Impact Conversion, part 1 more
The Grace of God Closes In: St. Augustine, Part 5
There are six important apologetics-related factors that can be identified as paving the way for Augustine’s conversion to Christianity.1 Augustine would later credit the sovereign grace of … more
Wayward Youth in a Pagan Empire: St. Augustine, Part 2
Named for two Roman Emperors, Aurelius Augustinus was born November 13 AD 354, in Thagaste, a small Roman province of Numidia in North Africa (present day Algeria). His family was what might be called … more
The Last and Greatest Church Father: St. Augustine, Part 1
During the past two millennia, Christianity has produced many prominent thinkers, but Augustine of Hippo (AD 354–430) could be considered the most influential outside of the New Testament. His … more
Wayward Youth in a Pagan Empire: St. Augustine, Part 2
Named for two Roman Emperors, Aurelius Augustinus was born November 13 AD 354, in Thagaste, a small Roman province of Numidia in North Africa (present day Algeria). His family was what might be called … more
Top Ten Quotes from Augustine's Confessions
Considered both a literary and a Christian devotional classic, Augustine’s Confessions is one of my favorite Christian books. I’ve read the book numerous times yet, like all great books, … more
Coming to Grips with the Early Church Fathers’ Perspective on Genesis, Part 5 (of 5)
I enjoyed chess during high school. The rules are simple yet the game is exceedingly complex and challenging. Unlike in most games, a direct assault is rarely a good idea. Instead, the best approach … more
Coming to Grips with the Early Church Fathers’ Perspective on Genesis, Part 4 (of 5)
Lee Strobel opens his book The Case for Christ by describing a criminal case that he covered as the legal editor for the Chicago Tribune.1 James Dixon was accused of shooting a Chicago police … more
Coming to Grips with the Early Church Fathers’ Perspectives on Genesis, Part 3 (of 5)
Crime investigation shows like CSI remain popular on TV. The typical episode has investigators reconstruct a crime based on the evidence left at the scene. This involves careful examination, … more
Coming to Grips with the Early Church Fathers’ Perspective on Genesis, Part 2 (of 5)
Radio host Paul Harvey was famous for his ability to tell compelling stories, often stopping for a commercial break and leaving the audience waiting breathlessly during the long pause. He always … more
The Importance of Christendom’s Historic Creeds
My favorite part of the Sunday service at my church is collectively reciting the Apostles’ Creed and receiving the Lord’s Supper (communion). In my church’s liturgy (form of public … more
Coming to Grips with the Early Church Fathers’ Perspective on Genesis, Part 1 (of 5)
Understanding early Jewish and Christian interpretations of Genesis’ opening chapters has been a passionate pursuit of mine for the last five years. This is a very difficult and complex topic, … more
Ten Historic Christian Theological Texts
Throughout history, these theological books have impacted both the church and the world. I chose these works in order to provide a broad scope of historic Christian thought, although I do not … more
Blaise Pascal: Man of Reason and Faith
Straight Thinking #125: Blaise Pascal: Man of Reason and Faith more
Calvin at 500, part 2
Straight Thinking #20 Reflections on the life and thought of Reformer John Calvin more
Calvin at 500, part 1
Straight Thinking #19 Reflections on the life and thought of Reformer John Calvin more
Jonathan Edwards: An Awakening of Heart and Mind
A sense of God’s majesty combined with desire for deep spiritual intimacy characterizes one of America’s greatest evangelical thinkers.1 Known as the theologian of God’s sovereignty, … more