Articles Archives - John Christy

Did Constantine Create the New Testament?Did Constantine Create the New Testament?

December 31, 2019 John Christy

There are popular opinions that challenge the authority of the Biblical Canon and in doing so challenge Christian doctrine. In specific, the most common is to discredit the authenticity and [...]

How Does Free Will Work?How Does Free Will Work?

January 23, 2019 John Christy

I see repeatedly from Genesis to Revelation that man is given the ability to choose (free will) his path of faith, sin, and servitude within God’s sovereignty and that as [...]

Is The Bible 100% True?Is The Bible 100% True?

January 21, 2019 John Christy

The literary form of Genesis alone leans toward poetic more than historic. That doesn’t mean it isn’t history, it’s just very well told history through a poetic form, and not [...]

Nero’s Persecution of ChristiansNero’s Persecution of Christians

January 20, 2019 John Christy

This Neronian persecution was not a punishment for crimes committed, though he made attempts to blame Christians for the fires in Rome, this was a hatred for a group of [...]

Why Classical Studies and Christianity?Why Classical Studies and Christianity?

December 5, 2018 John Christy

These Classical concepts prepared the world to accept Christ as the Logos, and ultimately as God. The reason a Classical education is not only relevant but important to Christianity, is [...]

Avenatti, Aristotle, and Jesus: Finding the Mean of Virtuous JudgementAvenatti, Aristotle, and Jesus: Finding the Mean of Virtuous Judgement

November 18, 2018 John Christy

The biblical perspective to be applied here is that Jesus commanded that our judgment of others, whether legally or morally, was to be done based on the virtue of unprejudiced [...]

How Could a Christian Vote for TrumpHow Could a Christian Vote for Trump

August 25, 2018 John Christy

Both candidates have flaws that I could list of moral judgments, actions, and responses. Neither candidate is a representative of the Christian ideology, yet these are my choices. [...]

Already and Not YetAlready and Not Yet

April 23, 2018 John Christy

From the first independent proclamation that under God, all men are created equal, the evidence of a Christian theology has permeated our constitution. [...]

Judge Not!Judge Not!

March 18, 2018 John Christy

The objection the Church currently faces in a relative society is an opportunity to speak the firm truth of Christ in compassion and love, but most definitely not to retreat [...]

Great Is Your FaithfulnessGreat Is Your Faithfulness

October 5, 2017 John Christy

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22–23 [...]

Why did Christ have to suffer?Why did Christ have to suffer?

March 8, 2017 John Christy

God made an impossible standard for us to keep - that being Holiness. He is perfect and holy, and in order for us to be in his presence we too [...]

The Children of GodThe Children of God

January 5, 2016 John Christy

With our position, as God’s children, comes responsibility, as we now represent someone other than ourselves. We have a calling. We have a purpose. We carry the name of Christian [...]

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Is Wrong. Very Wrong.The Freedom From Religion Foundation Is Wrong. Very Wrong.

August 25, 2015 John Christy

The irony in this whole situation is that while the FFRF claims its purpose is to protect the Constitution, they trample on the rights of the individual whom the Constitution [...]

The Christian WorldviewThe Christian Worldview

November 12, 2014 John Christy

Our understanding of justice and our demand for such a metaphysical law to be upheld with certainty and devotion is absurd in a universe where God does not exist. The [...]

“After Watching Your Movie I Realized I’m an Atheist”“After Watching Your Movie I Realized I’m an Atheist”

August 22, 2014 John Christy

Our attempt to be popular in attracting people to our sanctuaries has left our message empty and uninteresting. We are guilty of allowing people to believe they are Christians without [...]

Does God Exist? – Three PositionsDoes God Exist? – Three Positions

August 4, 2014 John Christy

Position 1: Theism Theism is the belief in the existence of God or gods. Most commonly the monotheistic view of one creator God. Not just belief in an impersonal entity [...]

Is God in Control or Is There Free Will?Is God in Control or Is There Free Will?

March 11, 2014 John Christy

God’s control over human free will is not in the forcing of willpower as much as it is in the allowance of limited human determination. [...]

Christian Post: My Week in AtheismChristian Post: My Week in Atheism

February 18, 2014 John Christy

John Christy, a devout Christian filmmaker and student of religion, and David Smalley, an atheist activist and radio host, have released a new documentary film they made together, “My Week [...]

My Week in Atheism: New Must-See Film for ChristiansMy Week in Atheism: New Must-See Film for Christians

February 16, 2014 John Christy

Author and popular Blogger, Natasha Crain, interviews John Christy about his new film My Week in Atheism. [...]

Is Jesus Christ God?Is Jesus Christ God?

January 26, 2014 John Christy

Hi John, My friend told me that Jesus is not God but the firstborn child of God and that he is like our older brother. He used Colossians 1:15 to [...]

The Decline of European ChristianityThe Decline of European Christianity

December 10, 2013 John Christy

The experiment to create a harmonious secular society where God is not necessary and peace is dependent on human nature seems to be more of an ideal than a reality. [...]

Thoughts on Skepticon: Why We Need To Define TermsThoughts on Skepticon: Why We Need To Define Terms

November 19, 2013 John Christy

I take pride in researching all perspectives on an argument whether it is among skeptics or within Christian academics...While I admit my bias is toward Christianity this does not mean [...]

Why Women Should Be Qualified As PastorsWhy Women Should Be Qualified As Pastors

November 7, 2013 John Christy

The goal of Christians should be a return to paradise as it was in the Garden of Eden where men and women worked along side each other in an egalitarian [...]

Did Man Create God In His Image?Did Man Create God In His Image?

October 6, 2013 John Christy

Man takes creative license in putting a face on a faceless being and while the face may be a reflection of man this does not make the face any less [...]

The Development of the New Testament CanonThe Development of the New Testament Canon

September 17, 2013 John Christy

“The New Testament books did not become authoritative for the Church because they were formally included in a canonical list...the Church included them in her canon because she already regarded [...]

William Foxwell Albright: The Dean of Biblical ArchaeologyWilliam Foxwell Albright: The Dean of Biblical Archaeology

August 19, 2013 John Christy

“It is hard to think about the early years of American biblical archaeology without coming up with the name William Foxwell Albright” - Rachel Hallote [...]

Is There Right and Wrong? How Do You Know God Exists?Is There Right and Wrong? How Do You Know God Exists?

June 19, 2013 John Christy

Hi John, Is there a definitive right/wrong? I’m not so sure. You might say to me, “Murder is wrong.” People who commit murder in the name of their God would [...]

Are We Really Sinners?Are We Really Sinners?

May 17, 2013 John Christy

Hi John, Regarding the forgiveness of our sins, which is only through the blood of Jesus, as the way to heaven – this assumes that one acknowledges that one has [...]

How Can God Create Evil?How Can God Create Evil?

April 10, 2013 John Christy

“To men, some things are good and some are bad. But to God, all things are good and beautiful and just.” – Heraclitus (c. 500 BC) [...]

Garbage In, Garbage OutGarbage In, Garbage Out

February 9, 2013 John Christy

Once we understand our condition of depravity we can begin to understand that the only way for God to serve perfect justice and perfect mercy was to provide for us [...]

Should the Bible Be Amended?Should the Bible Be Amended?

January 30, 2013 John Christy

“Both the Bible and the Constitution were well intentioned but they are basically inherently flawed…it’s time for an amendment to the Bible.” – Piers Morgan, CNN [...]

You Must Give Now… or Now… or Now…You Must Give Now… or Now… or Now…

January 4, 2013 John Christy

There are many false teachers out there preying on the spiritually vulnerable and financially desperate. Ultimately as angry as I can get at these scripture twisting charlatans the real burden [...]

Dear Believer…A ResponseDear Believer…A Response

December 11, 2012 John Christy

While the religious beliefs we subscribe to may be a product of our environment this does nothing to disprove those beliefs. And while science has led to a better understanding [...]

The Problem of EvilThe Problem of Evil

November 7, 2012 John Christy

The inherent nature of moral evil lies within humankind’s desire to satisfy our individual will over the will of God. [...]

Do Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence?Do Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence?

September 3, 2012 John Christy

“The weight of evidence for an extraordinary claim must be proportioned to its strangeness.” – Pierre-Simon Laplace (1749 – 1827) [...]

A Sin by Any Other NameA Sin by Any Other Name

June 1, 2012 John Christy

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet [...]

Dogma Debate Radio: Love Your NeighborDogma Debate Radio: Love Your Neighbor

May 28, 2012 John Christy

Yesterday I was on the atheist talk show Dogma Debate Radio with David Smalley (www.dogmadebate.com). First, I’d like to thank David, Shayrah and Daniel for giving me the opportunity to [...]

Burden of Proof: Does God Exist?Burden of Proof: Does God Exist?

April 24, 2012 John Christy

Christianity is a theistic worldview founded on factual evidence that concludes there is a supernatural deity and that the Bible is the most reliable testimony to reveal the identity of [...]

Methods of EvangelismMethods of Evangelism

April 5, 2012 John Christy

Part ONE – Evangelistic Method #1 The Romans Road is an intellectual evangelistic method of sharing the Gospel which uses a systematic approach in laying out the plan of salvation [...]

The Truth about Christmas and EasterThe Truth about Christmas and Easter

December 22, 2011 John Christy

Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are [...]

Love Wins [Part 4] – A Play with Two PartsLove Wins [Part 4] – A Play with Two Parts

August 8, 2011 John Christy

In Professor John Goldingay’s class on Biblical Hermeneutics at Fuller Theological Seminary he introduces the Bible as a play with two parts. The first part of the play is the [...]

That’s Just Your InterpretationThat’s Just Your Interpretation

July 14, 2011 John Christy

“It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is” – President Bill Clinton [...]

Love Wins [Part 3] – My Own Personal HellLove Wins [Part 3] – My Own Personal Hell

June 24, 2011 John Christy

This article deals with the parable known as ‘The Rich Man and Lazarus’ or ‘Abraham’s Bosom’. In the book Love Wins Rob Bell uses this parable to teach that hell [...]

The Heart of an ApologistThe Heart of an Apologist

June 14, 2011 John Christy

I have an inquiring mind. I always have questions which when answered lead to more questions and I never accept things at face value. I often find myself as the [...]

Love Wins [Part 2] – Is Forever, Forever?Love Wins [Part 2] – Is Forever, Forever?

May 17, 2011 John Christy

Aion and Olam aion – noun [age, aeon] aionios – adjective [eternal] ‘Aion’ is a Greek noun translated as ‘age’. It’s adjective counterpart, ‘aionios’, is translated as ‘eternal’. Aionios is [...]

Love Wins [Part 1] – Really?Love Wins [Part 1] – Really?

May 4, 2011 John Christy

I just finished reading the new book ‘Love Wins’ by Rob Bell. The book is subtitled ‘A book about heaven, hell and the fate of every person who ever lived’. [...]

The Sign of JonahThe Sign of Jonah

May 1, 2011 John Christy

Matthew chapter 12 begins with Jesus and his disciples walking through a field when the disciples picked some grains in the field and ate. The observing Pharisees challenged their obedience [...]

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