Historical TheologyAugustine of Hippo (Part 1 of 2): From Pagan, to Cultist, to Skeptic, to Christian Sage
By Kenneth Richard Samples The last and greatest of the men revered as the “Church Fathers” was Augustine of Hippo or “St. Augustine” (a.d. 354-430). Though Christianity has produced many prominent thinkers during the past two millennia, Augustine may be the most influential Christian thinker of all time outside of the New Testament. Book Review
Engaging Unbelief: A Captivating Strategy from Augustine and Aquinas Reviewed by Kenneth Richard Samples Book Review
A History of Apologetics Reviewed by Kenneth Richard Samples Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible
by Hugh Ross, Ph.D. Unique among all books ever written, the Bible accurately foretells specific events-in detail-many years, sometimes centuries, before they occur. Approximately 2500 prophecies appear in the pages of the Bible, about 2000 of which already have been fulfilled to the letter—no errors. (The remaining 500 or so reach into the future and may be seen unfolding as days go by.) Historic Age Debate: Dependence on Translations, Part 1 (of 5)
These days there’s a bewildering array of Bible translations to choose from. How do we know which one to choose? What difference does it make anyway? For most purposes, any translation will do. However, in the debate over the age of the Earth, selecting the right translation makes a big difference. Jonathan Edwards: An Awakening of Heart and Mind
By Kenneth Richard Samples A sense of God’s majesty combined with desire for deep spiritual intimacy characterizes one of America’s greatest evangelical thinkers. Known as the theologian of God’s sovereignty, Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) made enduring contributions in the fields of theology, philosophy, and the psychology of religion. The Correspondence of Isaac Newton: Volume II, 1676 - 1687
H. W. Turnbull, Ed., Cambridge University Press, 1960 247 Newton To Burnet From the original in King's College Library, Cambridge. The Distinctives of Protestant Christianity Part 1
Kenneth Richard Samples I love history. For me, fiction and fantasy have never been as captivating and exhilarating as uncovering an accurate understanding of the significant events of the past. As an undergraduate student I had real difficulty in deciding whether to major in history or philosophy. The Distinctives of Protestant Christianity Part 2
Kenneth Richard Samples “I know what you are against, tell me what you are for!” In part one of this series I discussed the beginnings of Protestant Christianity in the Reformation movement of the sixteenth century. The term “Protestant” was applied to a group of Christians who were protesting against what they perceived to be the theological excesses of the medieval Roman Catholic Church. The Distinctives of Protestant Christianity Part 3
What distinctive doctrinal views characterize the beliefs of Protestant Christians? Early Protestants held three doctrinal positions that have come to be known as the defining characteristics of Protestant Christianity. Here are those uniting points enumerated: The Distinctives of Protestant Christianity Part 4
What are the unique doctrinal features of historic Protestant theology? Early Protestants held three doctrinal positions that have come to be known as the defining characteristics of Protestant Christianity. Here are those uniting points enumerated: THE HISTORIC ALLIANCE OF CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE
By Kenneth Richard Samples The influential British mathematician-philosopher Bertrand Russell once remarked, "I am as firmly convinced that religions do harm as I am that they are untrue." In his popular and controversial work "Why I Am Not A Christian," Russell leveled the charge that Christianity, in particular, has served as an opponent of all intellectual progress, especially progress in science. The History of the Universe in a Nutshell: Reflections on 2 Peter 3
2/7/2006 There is a sentiment on university campuses that conversations about religion and science are generally welcome, as long as they do not happen at the same time. Discussions about the Bible belong in the religion department. Discussions about science belong in the science department. And seldom, if ever, the two shall meet. The Physics of Sin
1/1/2002 "What difference does it make? As long as I'm not hurting anyone else, I should be able to live with my girlfriend." "I never loved my wife. Don't I deserve to be happy?" "I needed that money more than he did, so it's okay that I took it. Besides, he owes me for the time when…" Historical TheologyHistorical Theology |
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