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Notes on Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Season 3 Episode 24

Posted on December 6, 2021 by David

A twitter follower asked for my opinion on this podcast episode, wondering if I thought they represented Dispensationalism fairly. Here are a few notes in response: The podcast guest kept saying, “Gentile church and Jewish Israel,” when describing our view … Continue reading →

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Are my senses as authoritative as Scripture?

Posted on March 1, 2021 by David

All knowledge comes to us via the senses (let’s leave aside direct revelations from God at the moment). So, when I observe the natural world, I use my senses, and when I read a book I use my senses. The … Continue reading →

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Is Simulation Theory Self-Defeating?

Posted on May 7, 2020 by David

My recent Intro to Apologetics video gave some examples of self-defeating statements. Here’s another example.

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The Gospel Trumps All

Posted on January 20, 2020 by David

How Christians are to relate to their Government By Erin Baumgaertel In response to two articles about Christians and President Trump, I want to examine the church’s purpose and how that purpose informs the way Christians ought to act toward … Continue reading →

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Romans 9-11 Overview at Thrive, Gig Harbor

Posted on August 17, 2019 by David

Last week I had the privilege of speaking at Thrive, a young adults ministry in Gig Harbor. Michael, the director, asked me to introduce their next series in Romans with a 9 through 11 overview. Give it a listen, and … Continue reading →

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Possible consequences of misunderstanding the nature of the Kingdom of God: The crusades The Catholic priesthood Calvin’s Geneva A temptation toward anti-Semitism A tendency to confuse law and grace A tendency to confuse a Christian’s relationship to Sabbath days A temptation … Continue reading →

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In Defense of The Third Premise

Posted on September 17, 2016 by David

This is in response to a friend’s critique of my argument for the existence of God.  Quote: Whatever is changeable is changed in the act of changing another Comment: By this premise, in order to change something, one must change himself. … Continue reading →

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Unmoved Mover vs. Creator

Posted on September 17, 2016 by David

This is in response to a friend’s critique of my argument for the existence of God. Quote: Change is something existing potentiality becoming an actuality. Only what is already actual can cause something to go from potentiality to actuality. Comment: If … Continue reading →

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Testing the Rational Foundations of the Faith

Posted on June 7, 2016 by David

Apologetics is a reasoned defense of a position. In a Christian context, the biblical basis is from 1 Peter 3:15: “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks … Continue reading →

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The Blessing and Curse of the Information Age

Posted on May 24, 2016 by David

The internet gives a platform to anyone with an opinion. (This isn’t news.) There is no longer the filter of a publisher; money, or status isn’t necessary to be heard, and neither is coherence. While it’s tempting to bemoan this … Continue reading →

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