Credo ut intelligam —
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
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.
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.
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
by, Gannon Murphy.
Remembering the Basics of Biblical Hermeneutics
by Gannon Murphy
How Do We Relate Sola Scriptura and Hermeneutics?
by Gannon Murphy
by Gannon Murphy
A Message On Atonement From
Leviticus 16
by Gannon Murphy
A Defense of Monergistic Regeneration
by Gannon Murphy