Credo ut intelligam

 

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On Faith and Reason

by Gannon Murphy.  Explores the ways in which the church has dealt with the issue of how faith and reason relate.  Special application is made concerning how to use an understanding of the marriage of faith and reason in carrying out the task of postmodern apologetics and the issue of “sensism” (i.e., the view that belief should be placed only in those things that can be verified by the physical senses).

 

Is There “Proof” For God’s Existence?

by Gannon Murphy.  A presentation concerning “proofs” for the existence of God, delivered at L’Abri Fellowship, Rochester, Minnesota, April 29, 2005.

 

Two Shamelessly Brief Arguments for the Existence of God

by Gannon Murphy.  Short and logical.  Unassailable?  Probably not.

 

Can You Prove That God Exists?

by Gannon Murphy.  In addition to offering a brief sketch of eight traditional arguments for the existence of God, this article unpacks, in detail, the argument from necessity which suggests the reasonableness of faith in the existence of God as the best explanation for the existence of the universe.

 

The Bible, Slavery, and Gay Marriage

by Gannon Murphy.  On April 4, 2004, an article appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune written by religion professor David Booth of St. Olaf College which is severely critical of the Bible, its stance on slavery, and on gay marriage.  It accuses the Bible of promoting slavery and, therefore, just as we ignore it on this point and condemn slavery, so too should we ignore its admonitions against homosexuality and move to a higher moral ground.  This is a response article.

 

The Importance of Defending the Trinity

by Gannon Murphy.  Explores the faces of anti-trinitarianism throughout the ages and the importance of defending the historic doctrine against those determined to tear it down.

 

Are the New Testament Documents Historically Reliable?

by Gannon Murphy.  This article explores the degree to which the documents of the New Testament are historically reliable based on the principles of historiography.

 

History, Archaeology and Jesus (off site)

by Paul L. Maier.  Dr. Maier presents an overview of hard evidence from the ancient world that supports the New Testament record on Jesus.

 

Major Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus

by Gannon Murphy.  This article sketches, in a clear, concise, table format, approximately 20 major messianic prophecies which have been undeniably fulfilled in the life of Jesus.  Concluding remarks are offered at the end.

 

Evidence for the Resurrection (off site)

by Matt Perman.  This article provides numerous evidences supporting the historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

What About Those Who Have Never Heard of Jesus?

by Gannon Murphy.  Jesus says, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).  Does Christianity teach, therefore, that those who never hear of Christ are immutably doomed to eternal damnation?  Or, do they have a way to share in salvation?  This article provides sound answers to this perennial question/objection.                                     

 Christian Knowledge and Certainty of God

by Gannon Murphy.  A short article concerning what kind of knowledge and certainty it is that the Christian’s possesses of God.

 

Christology and the “Chalcedonian Definition”

by Gannon Murphy.  This article covers the Biblical data supporting both the deity and humanity of Christ.  Various interpretations of the Biblical data are identified and analyzed including those deemed heretical.  Finally, an evaluative response is offered regarding the practical importance embracing a sound doctrine of Christ.

 

The Importance of the Trinity

by Gannon Murphy.  A short article concerning the fundamental importance of the doctrine of the Trinity.

 

On the Doctrine of the Imago Dei

by Gannon Murphy.  This article covers the Biblical foundation for this seminal doctrine and identifies and explains the major theological models of the imago Dei (image of God) that have surfaced in the history of the church.  A critical analysis is offered of these models.  A final theological praxis in the context of the modern church and its missiological task concludes.

 

On Holy Communion

by Gannon Murphy.  Each week, millions of people partake of this rite.  But do they understand the depth of its theological significance and what the Bible has to say about those who receive it?  This article explores the Biblical data and theological significance of the Lord’s Supper.  A final theological praxis if offered.  Read this before church next Sunday!

 

Sacred Imagination and the Gospel: A Review of “The Passion of the Christ”

by Dr. Ardel. B. Caneday, Professor of New Testament Studies & Biblical Theology, Northwestern College Saint Paul, Minnesota.

 

Reforming Theological Anthropology: After the Philosophical Turn to Relationality, By Leron Shults.  A Book Review

by, Gannon Murphy.

 

Remembering the Basics of Biblical Hermeneutics

by Gannon Murphy

 

How Do We Relate Sola Scriptura and Hermeneutics?

by Gannon Murphy

 

An Exegesis of Romans 9:14-18

by Gannon Murphy

 

A Message On Atonement From Leviticus 16

by Gannon Murphy

 

A Defense of Monergistic Regeneration

by Gannon Murphy

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