Tag: divine revelation

The Role of Philosophy in Theology

*This piece is part of an ongoing effort to think through theological questions in real time. It is not meant to be a polished or exhaustive argument, but a careful exploration of how Scripture, reason, and coherence interact on this issue.*

What role, if any, does philosophy have when it comes to studying God’s Word and doing theology?

This is an important question. Many Christians argue that philosophy has no place in theology at all and that doing philosophy is inherently problematic. I do not think that is true.

There is certainly a sense in which philosophy can be dangerous. But the issue is not whether philosophy is used. The issue is how it is used.

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The Problem of Divine Timing in Creationism Debates

One of the most overlooked questions in the creation debate is also one of the most personal. It touches God’s character, his compassion, and his nearness to the world he made. The question is simple: How long has God allowed his creation to suffer without a clear, revealed word from him? This is what I call The Problem of Divine Timing. It is an argument for young earth creationism that is specifically against any form of old earth creationism. While it is not an argument that will convince a non-believer, I believe it is a strong argument that needs to be dealt with if one professes to be a Christian. Additionally, this is a slightly expanded form of the argument I gave in Contending for the Truth: A Biblical Look at Thirteen Contentious Doctrines.

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