Tonight I got a little work done on my book. Most of my work up until this point has been studying. My book is more or less about afterlife theology and Christian apologetics. This has and continues to involve a great amount of study. I have been studying a lot about the brain, because basically the mind/body/soul argument is at the core of the debate between naturalism and super-naturalism.
I am an old earth creationist, but the main area I want to specialize in is not creationism. I will leave that to Hugh Ross, or Ken Ham if your a young earther. By the way, I am keeping an open mind to young earth interpretations of scripture. I can only say that from both my biblical studies and my knowledge of the world, I am presently of mind that the Earth/Universe is older. I know that this is a major disagreement in the body of Christ. I don't see any reason for me to try to convert young earth creationists to my view. It is not a critical matter for salvation. Many great Christian thinkers like CS Lewis and Allister McGrath have believed God used macroevolution to bring about mankind. I strongly disagree with that position, but again, it is only the rejection of the cross and Christ that are most critical. I honestly think that Christians fight about too many things already, though I am always up for a rational conversation about disagreements.
God said something to Job that I think should keep us all humble as we discuss our different understandings of Genesis.
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding,Who set its measurements? Since you know. Or who stretched the line on it? On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone," - Job 38:4-6
As far as my studies and apologetics are concerned, I think the bigger area for me is demonstrating evidence, or reasons to believe in the existence of the supernatural, in addition to theological questions about the afterlife and spiritual things. Of course I will deal with other areas of apologetics, but nobody should try to pretend or set themselves up to be an expert at everything.
In other news, I am waiting for a couple doors to open in my personal life. I am trusting God, and putting work together with my faith. I am really exited about a couple opportunities that are before me. God's will be done. In the future I would like to begin holding apologetics/theology meetings here in the Detroit area. I will keep you posted on that.
BTW I have lost a little over twenty pounds. I still have more to go before summer, but I am excited about getting into the best shape of my life. I hope everyone has a blessed weekend!
I am an old earth creationist, but the main area I want to specialize in is not creationism. I will leave that to Hugh Ross, or Ken Ham if your a young earther. By the way, I am keeping an open mind to young earth interpretations of scripture. I can only say that from both my biblical studies and my knowledge of the world, I am presently of mind that the Earth/Universe is older. I know that this is a major disagreement in the body of Christ. I don't see any reason for me to try to convert young earth creationists to my view. It is not a critical matter for salvation. Many great Christian thinkers like CS Lewis and Allister McGrath have believed God used macroevolution to bring about mankind. I strongly disagree with that position, but again, it is only the rejection of the cross and Christ that are most critical. I honestly think that Christians fight about too many things already, though I am always up for a rational conversation about disagreements.
God said something to Job that I think should keep us all humble as we discuss our different understandings of Genesis.
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding,Who set its measurements? Since you know. Or who stretched the line on it? On what were its bases sunk? Or who laid its cornerstone," - Job 38:4-6
As far as my studies and apologetics are concerned, I think the bigger area for me is demonstrating evidence, or reasons to believe in the existence of the supernatural, in addition to theological questions about the afterlife and spiritual things. Of course I will deal with other areas of apologetics, but nobody should try to pretend or set themselves up to be an expert at everything.
In other news, I am waiting for a couple doors to open in my personal life. I am trusting God, and putting work together with my faith. I am really exited about a couple opportunities that are before me. God's will be done. In the future I would like to begin holding apologetics/theology meetings here in the Detroit area. I will keep you posted on that.
BTW I have lost a little over twenty pounds. I still have more to go before summer, but I am excited about getting into the best shape of my life. I hope everyone has a blessed weekend!
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