Monthly Archives: April 2018

The Power of Language

Posted on April 26, 2018 by rjs5

Human language. However many other aspects of human nature and behavior we find among animals on earth, human capacity for language remains unique. The capacity for language and the capacity for abstract thought are intimately connected. We communicate complex ideas … Continue reading →

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Bloesch on The Primacy of Scripture

Posted on April 24, 2018 by rjs5

The questions surrounding Adam and Eve and the Fall in Genesis 2-3 and concerning the role of inspiration in the formation of the Bible are issues that won’t go away any time soon. They are not the only issues at … Continue reading →

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An Ancient Document

Posted on April 19, 2018 by rjs5

The Old Testament is a collection of ancient texts written in contexts that were quite different from ours. Genesis is an ancient document. As Christians we believe that it was inspired to tell God’s story and to reveal his work … Continue reading →

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If You Believed Moses …

Posted on April 17, 2018 by rjs5

“But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set. If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me. But since you do not believe … Continue reading →

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And Now Evolution

Posted on April 12, 2018 by rjs5

Although BioLogos and Reasons to Believe (or more accurately those Christians affiliated with these organizations) have similar views of divine action, there are significant disagreements when it comes to evolution. Chapter 7 of Old Earth or Evolutionary Creation: Discussing Origins … Continue reading →

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Intelligent Design Revisited

Posted on April 5, 2018 by rjs5

Ten  years ago, when I first started writing on science and faith, Intelligent Design was a hot topic. It was in the news and high on the agenda for many in my local church. Today it has slid into the … Continue reading →

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He is Risen Indeed!

Posted on April 3, 2018 by rjs5

Last Thursday I started a discussion on the power of resurrection. Several commenters pointed out that, in addition to the passages in Paul I cited, it is important to consider the words of Jesus in the Gospels. I certainly agree … Continue reading →

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