Foster's Theological Reflections

A goodly number of Trinitarians have contended that the Trinity doctrine cannot be conclusively demonstrated by rational thought because it ...

Before I wrap up my series on the Trinity doctrine in the light of reason, I want to address a few objections posed by some Trinitarian obje...

In this post, I want to define the expression "divine simplicity" before attempting to refute it. According to the doctrine of div...

I used Murphy's Bodies and Souls, or Spirited Bodies for two classes this past semester. I then had my classes to compose reviews that o...

Okay, let us get down to brass tacks regarding the Trinity doctrine. Both Trinitarians and non-Trinitarians appeal to the Tanakh or Christia...

The Spirit Bears Witness with Our Spirit (Comments on SUMMARTUREW ) Research gathered by Dr. Edgar Foster Here are some thoughts on Romans 8...

The Ontological Argument The argument was formulated by Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109 CE) (1) God is that than which a greater cannot ...

One of the most important works on the Trinity doctrine is Novatian's De Trinitate . This work has been admired in the western church an...

Taken from the book edited by Alvin F. Kimel, Jr. (editor) This Is My Name Forever: The Trinity & Gender Language for God (Downers Grov...

The Ontological View and Exodus 3:14 Exodus 3:14 is one of the most thought-provoking and highly debated scriptures in all of Christian hist...

Note what systematic theologian Owen Thomas writes regarding the Incarnation or hypostatic union. The following is taken from his _Introduct...

Here is a link for an article written by George D. Chryssides. I believe that he attempts to be objective or fair when writing about the rel...

Sex and older generations: it's not a topic that gets discussed much, not even in the doctor's office. But some physicians say that ...

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Hal Flemings has presented a persuasive case for the reasonableness of God's existence. Flemings' approach is innovative, refreshing...

In Revelation 15:8, John reports that when the glory and power of God was fully manifest in his temple, OUDEIS EDUNATO EISELQEIN EIS TON NAO...

The following is taken from the first chapter of my dissertation on metaphor and divine paternity: How does one undertake the task of iden...

There is certainly a tension in the early church fathers between human free will (which they universally affirm) and foreordination. Moreove...

The following quote is taken from Steven Ozment's The Age of Reform:1250-1550 (page 371): In the controversy that followed the executio...

Lactantius writes: "These things may indeed be said with justice. But who will hear, when men of furious and unbridled spirit think tha...