Historical Theology
A Review of HISTORY'S The Bible
***Sandra and Maureen are taking a week off from blogging fun. They’ll be back to their usual schedule next week. In the meantime, please enjoy this guest post by RTB’s Dean of Online … more
Ten Theological Books of Influence, part 1
Straight Thinking #212: Ten Theological Books of Influence, part 1 more
TNRTB Classic: The Incarnation
As we draw nearer to the celebration of Christmas, we might take time to reflect on why the birth of Christ is the most significant event in human history. The second person of the triune God took on … more
Christmas Reflections from Take Two
Songs of Joy to Come
Lunchtime conversations at RTB run the gamut from comics to Christian doctrine to the qualities of a good churro. Recently, we shared what our favorite Christmas carol is. … more
Did Jesus Have a Wife?
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Did Jesus Have a Wife?
Video Response: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_jowdTk660 You might have seen- NYTimes, Historian Says Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesus Wife, Sep 18, 2012; … more
Quote of the Week: The Dalai Lama
This dialogue between science and spirituality has a long history—especially with respect to Christianity. … more
Worldly Ambition and Dissatisfaction: St. Augustine, Part 4
Augustine of Hippo (AD 354–430) was a gifted rhetorician and after teaching in his hometown of Thagaste for some time, he opened a school in Carthage. But Carthage’s unruly students and a … more
Exploring Manichaeism: St. Augustine, Part 3
In his search for an alternative to catholic Christianity, Augustine of Hippo (AD 354–430) turned to a religious sect known as Manichaeism, which promised to synthesize Christ’s … 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
Modern Miracles; Omniscience; Recreating the Soul? Flood Sediment
(05/22/2012) Modern-day supernatural miracles; Explaining God's omniscience; Recreating the human soul? Sediment layers from Noah's flood more
Introducing 7 Truths That Changed the World
Straight Thinking #171: Introducing 7 Truths That Changed the World 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
Objection to Christ's Atonement
Straight Thinking #168: Objection to Christ's Atonement more
Biblical Anthropology: Dichotomy or Trichotomy? part 2
Straight Thinking #163: Biblical Anthropology: Dichotomy or Trichotomy? part 2 more
Biblical Anthropology: Dichotomy or Trichotomy? part 1
Straight Thinking #162: Biblical Anthropology: Dichotomy or Trichotomy? part 1 more
Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude
Straight Thinking #150: Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude more
Top 5 Common Christmas Myths
Christmastime is here! For many of us, the holiday brings happiness and cheer and longstanding traditions. One that my family and neighbors participated in when I was a kid was Las Posadas (the inn). … more
The Problem of Doubt, part 2
Straight Thinking #147: The Problem of Doubt, part 2 more