Theology
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Compatibilism
Today I want to look at the idea of compatibilism as discussed by the theologian D. A. Carson in a book called Still Sovereign. The book features fourteen essays by Calvinist scholars on a range of theological subjects. The chapter I’ll be quoting from here is entitled ‘Reflections on Assurance’ (pp. 247-276) but while the chapter as… Continue reading
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Tony the Alcoholic (a case study)
Consider this scenario, if you will. An alcoholic is in court owing to a drunken rampage he went on where he threw a dustbin into the window of a local store, smashing the window and injuring a young lady who was restocking the shelves near the window at the time. The young lady wishes to… Continue reading
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God’s Sovereignty in Scripture
For some time now I have been arguing that God is in control of all activity in existence, both on the human level and in the world at large. I would like to present a series of scriptures that support this worldview, all the while acknowledging that there may be other scriptures that reflect different… Continue reading
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The Most Serious of Games
I am acutely aware of the seriousness of faith. The major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) are all concerned with salvation, and how we can be “right with God”. If there is a God who has created this vast universe, as I am convinced there is, then His power to bring salvation or damnation… Continue reading
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Concerning Sola Scriptura
Those who believe in Sola Scriptura assert that the Bible is the sole infallible rule of faith of the church. Adherents to this idea often site 2 Timothy 3:16 to support this view. The scripture says “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction… Continue reading
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Who are the Heretics?
I’m lucky that there’s a library about ten minutes walk from where I live in south west London. It’s not a huge library; I would guess there are about 30-40 books in the Christianity section which is where I was looking when I visited earlier this week. So I was lucky, then, to find a… Continue reading
About STEVEN
Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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