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By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D. | September 14, 2023 Have you ever looked for God and not found him? Perhaps you have been in situation where God seemed so distant. If you have ever been in situation like this, then you have encountered a theological conundrum called the hiddenness of God. Why is it that God does not more openly reveal himself to the w…

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D. | September 7, 2023 Amid these major problems, the church finds itself with a pastoral workforce that is becoming increasingly disenfranchised with ministry, resulting in burnout, and leading many to leave the ministry altogether. One statistic states that some 37% of pastors currently serving in ministry have seriously con…

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | July 7, 2023 Note: Please be advised that this article contains references to expletive material. Recently, hit movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed in an interview with Danny DeVito that he thought the idea of heaven was nothing more than “some fantasy.”[1] Schwarzenegger went on to say, “It reminds me o…

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | June 16, 2023 Death is one of the greatest mysteries of life. The term “death” holds such a stigma that many of us do not even mention it when speaking of our dearly departed. Some may use the term “passed away” or even “expired.” While taking Clinical Pastoral Education, I was told about a staff chaplain who s…

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | June 9, 2023 As we travel down the road of life, we often come across events that cause us to stop and ponder, such as observing the beauty of a mountainside or taking in the calm of the rhythmic patterns of the ocean waves. But on other occasions, we take off-ramps that force us to consider deeper-level ideas …

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D., and “The Cowboy Apologist” Curtis Evelo | May 25, 2023 In this final episode of Season 6 (S6E30 Semitic Residue), Curtis “The Cowboy Apologist” Evelo interviews Dr. Brian Chilton about the contents of his dissertation. Afterward, they preview what lies ahead in Season 7. What is “semitic residue”? Tell us about the three m…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 4, 2023 On episode S6E29, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss whether God still communicates with us in modern times. Does God still speak, or was that something he only did in biblical times? Does God Still Speak? 1. Biblically, what are the different ways that God has spoken to people in the pas…

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D. and Curtis Evelo, with T. J. Gentry, Ph.D., D.Min. S6E28 Leaving Calvinism Finding Grace (w. Dr. TJ Gentry) On episode S6E28 Leaving Calvinism Finding Grace (w. Dr. TJ Gentry), Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo interview Dr. TJ Gentry about his soon to be published book, “Leaving Calvinism, Finding Grace.” They discuss the…

On episode S6E27 The Argument from Miracles and Inner Witness of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo assess the power that miracles and a relationship with God bring to an apologetic defense of God’s existence. What do you mean by the argument from miracles? Why do apologists often neglect or even refuse to use experien…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 13, 2023 On episode S6E26 The Moral and Ontological Arguments, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss two additional arguments that contend for the existence of God. The ontological argument holds that God’s existence is both necessary and perfect by the nature of reality. The moral argument assert…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 5th, 2023 S6E25 The Design Argument On episode S6E25 The Design Argument, Dr. Brian Chilton and… The post S6E25 The Design Argument appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 30, 2023 S6E24 Cosmological Argument On episode S6E24 Cosmological Argument, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo… The post S6E24 The Cosmological Argument appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 23, 2023 S6E23 Can We Know God Exists? On episode S6E23 Can We Know God Exists?… The post S6E23 Can We Know God Exists? appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton | March 17, 2023 S6B1 What is Creationism? (Bonus Episode) Due to scheduling conflicts, Brian and Curtis had to postpone their… The post S6B1 What is Creationism? (Bonus Episode) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 9, 2023 S6E22 The Means and Extent of Salvation. Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo conclude… The post S6E22 The Means and Extent of Salvation appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 2, 2023 S6E21 A Corporate View of Romans 9. As the soteriology series winds down, Dr.… The post S6E21 A Corporate View of Romans 9 appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 16, 2023 S6E20 The Grace of God: Irresistible or Resistible is today’s episode. Tonight, Brian and… The post S6E20 The Grace of God: Irresistible or Resistible? appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 16, 2023 S6E19 Revivalism and Asbury University is today’s episode. Due to the recent revival occurring… The post S6E19 Revivalism and Asbury University appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2023 S6E18 The Depravity of Man: Total or Radical? One of the major areas of… The post S6E18 The Depravity of Man: Total or Radical? appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 2nd, 2023 S6E17 Adoption and the Family of God On this episode of the Bellator Christi… The post S6E17 Adoption and the Family of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 24, 2023 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the final aspect of salvation which is… The post S6E16 Glorification: Intermediate State, Paradise, Resurrection, and the New Creation appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 12, 2023 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the process of sanctification that occurs in… The post S6E15 Sanctification & Growth appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 6, 2023 The soteriology series continues with an examination of justification and redemption. What does it… The post S6E14 Justification and Redemption appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 22, 2022 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the believer’s union with Christ on this… The post S6E13 Union with Christ appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 15, 2022 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo dig deep into soteriology as they discuss predestination… The post S6E12 Predestination & Election: A Non-Calvinist Interpretation appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 8, 2022 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin their series on soteriology with a discussion on… The post S6E11 What Does It Mean to Be Saved? appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton | December 2, 2022 On S6E10, Dr. Mark Phillips and Dr. Brian Chilton discuss the inevitability of tribalism. Culture has a… The post S6E10 The Inevitability of Tribalism (w. Dr. Mark Phillips) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 22, 2022 We find ourselves between two theology series. This episode will look into the spiritual… The post S6E9 Reflections on My PhD Journey appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 10, 2022 Our series on pneumatology concludes with an examination of the anointing and indwelling of… The post (S6E8) The Anointing and Indwelling of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 10, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode was so big… The post (S6 E7) Symbols of the Holy Spirit (Part Two) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 3, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode was so big… The post (S6E6) The Symbols of the Holy Spirit (Part One) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 20, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the gifts… The post (S6E5) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 13, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the work… The post (S6 E4) The Work of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 6, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the personality… The post (S6E3) The Personality and Personhood of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 29, 2022 The series on Pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the divine nature… The post (S6 E2) The Deity of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 22, 2022 Who is the Holy Spirit? This is the question that Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo… The post (S6 E1) Who is the Holy Spirit? appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 8, 2022 The second season of the Summer Interview Series examines creationism. For the last two episodes… The post (SIS S2 E4) The Image of God and the Soul (w. Jerry Bogacz) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 2, 2022 The second season of the Summer Interview Series examines creationism. For the last two episodes… The post (SIS S2 E3) The Biological Design of Creation (w. Jerry Bogacz) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 25, 2022 In recent times, the issue of creation studies has become a hot-button topic even among… The post (SIS S2 E2) Is Genesis Historical? Interview with Dr. Todd Wood and Paul Garner (Part 2) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 19, 2022 In recent times, the issue of creation studies has become a hot-button topic even among… The post (SIS S2 E1) Is Genesis Historical? Interview with Dr. Todd Wood and Paul Garner (Part 1) appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 25, 2022 Believe it or not, Season 5 of the Bellator Christi Podcast has come to a… The post (S5 E32) Recap of Season 5 and a Preview of Season 6 appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 18, 2022 On this next to last episode of Season 5, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss… The post (S5 E31) Sects of Early Christianity appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 11, 2022 On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis investigate the different… The post (S5 E30) Jewish Sects of the First-Century appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo As we wind down Season 5 with the last few episodes, Brian and Curtis take a look at the… The post (S5 E29) Family is Your First Ministry appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 28, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies… The post (S5 E28) Messianic Prophecies of the Passion (Part 4): The Second Coming of Christ appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 20, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic… The post (S5 E27) Messianic Prophecies in the Passion (Part 3): Resurrection and the Ascension appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic… The post (S5 E26) Messianic Prophecies in the Passion (Part 2): Betrayal and Crucifixion of the Messiah appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic… The post (S5 E25) Messianic Prophecies in the Passion (Part 1): Forerunner & Messianic Ministry appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 30, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ.… The post (S5 E24) Christology (Part 12): The Miracles of Jesus appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 24, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ.… The post (S5 E23) Christology (Part 11): The Historicity of Jesus appeared first on Bellator Christi.Bởi Brian Chilton