Tag Archives: Genesis

The Calling of God’s People

This topic, God’s people, definitely belongs in any discussion of major turning points in the history of God’s work in the world, so I cannot leave it out. On the other hand, there is no way to do it justice in the time and space available. Its story ranges over thousands of years and across …

February 6, 2012 – 8:00 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Bible, Worldviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Our Problem: Illusion or Reality?

What’s our problem? No, seriously. What’s wrong with us? Maybe nothing’s wrong with us. Sure, it seems like something’s not right with humanity, but maybe it’s just an illusion. There are modern naturalists/materialists who say consciousness and free will are human illusions. They’re not the only ones who place common-sense human experience in doubt. “Christian …

January 30, 2012 – 6:00 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in New Age, Origins and Science, Worldviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Has Science Disproved Christianity?

A talk delivered on February 23, 2011: “Has Science Disproved Christianity?” I look at four common objections that some atheists/skeptics tell us “science” makes against Christianity, and show that either they do not come from science at all, or else they misunderstand Christianity. This is a non-technical talk for general audiences, loosely based on a …

March 2, 2011 – 6:00 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Origins and Science | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)

What Christ Does For Us, Part 3: The Extent of Brokenness

God created us for relationship with Him, and with genuine moral significance as part of our makeup. We turned away from Him and broke that relationship. Our connection to the true source of life and love was broken, and death and alienation entered our experience. This we learn from Genesis 1 through 3, as covered …

January 5, 2008 – 6:04 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (21)

What Christ Does For Us, Part 1: Our Roots In God’s Plan

I shouldn’t have been too surprised to discover that this post on how we need Christ needed more explanation. I’m actually pleased to have this occasion arise; it gives me a chance to reflect on what Christ has done for us in the past, and what he does for us still. The objection doctor(logic) raised …

January 2, 2008 – 9:49 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged , , , | Comments (44)