Category Archives: Theology

Mystic Eunuch

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

*Posted by Kirk Spencer Sometimes I feel like the Bible was written just for me. I know it’s crazy, but when its words speak to the very thing I’m facing at that particular moment, I can’t help it. There have … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Interpretation, Christian Life, Theology, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The Gospel and the (Im)perfect Marriage

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

*Posted by Winston Hottman **This piece orginally appeared at the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. According to Merriam-Webster, perfectionism can be defined as follows: A disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable; especially the setting of unrealistically demanding … Continue reading →

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Did Adam & Eve Actually Exist?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

*Posted by Winston Hottman The most recent edition of the Criswell Theological Review is devoted to this question. With contributions from five scholars, the journal considers the historicity of Adam and Eve and fleshes out the implications of affirming or … Continue reading →

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Should Islam Be Considered an “Abrahamic” Religion?: Part 1

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

*Posted by J. Scott Bridger. Bridger is Assistant Professor of World Christianity and Islamic Studies at Criswell College. In order to answer this question, I need to take you on a backwoods detour through a conversation I recently had with … Continue reading →

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Kermit Gosnell and the Culture of Death

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

*Posted by Brandon Smith. This post originally appeared at Project TGM. The picture to the left is my daughter, Harper Grace Smith, on March 29, 2013. In this photo and subsequent photos and videos, we were shown her developed vital … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Society, and the Created Order

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

*Guest post by Michael Cooper. Michael serves as Assistant to the President at Criswell College where he is also pursuing a degree in Biblical Studies and Languages. In a 2012 New York Times article entitled Strong Marriages and Economies an intriguing point … Continue reading →

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New Book by Criswell Professor

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

*Posted by Winston Hottman We are excited to announce the latest book by one of Criswell College’s professors. Heaven on Earth: Experiencing the Kingdom of God In the Here and Now, written by Dr. R. Alan Streett, is set to release on … Continue reading →

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“It’s Not Just Wrong; It’s Illegal!”

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

*Posted by Joe Wooddell The other day my wife came home and told me about a sign she saw at a grocery store. The sign said not to buy cigarettes for minors; then it said, “It’s not just wrong; it’s … Continue reading →

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Identity Crisis

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

*Posted by Winston Hottman Driving around town the other day I noticed a bumper sticker with a very simple message: “Not a Republican.” I’ve come across bumper stickers like this before, representing a broad spectrum of viewpoints on various cultural … Continue reading →

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Superhero Films and Human Longing

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

*Posted by Brandon Smith. This piece originally appeared on Project TGM. I was nearly eight years of age when I rose early on a Saturday morning to watch the premiere of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. My Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles … Continue reading →

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