Search Results for: theological imagination

Imagination is the ability to form a mental image of something not present to the senses, or never before wholly perceived in reality (American Heritage Dictionary). It seems logical and theologically safe to say that everything that exists existed in the mind of God before he created it, making him the ultimate and infinite Imaginer. It is a capacity the …Read More

The art of harmonizing multiple accounts in Scripture—whether in the OT Historical Books or the NT  Gospels—begins with the conviction that the Scripture’s claims to inspiration and truthfulness and, therefore, accuracy are to be taken seriously. I use the word “art” because it often involves a degree of imagination and creativity—not reading between the lines so much as between the …Read More

Several literary works outside of Scripture have shaped my theological thinking and spiritual posture. They are not inspired. But to the degree that they accurately reflect Scripture, they are scriptural and should be embraced as gifts and helps from God–as much as any sermon, hymn, systematic theology, or devotional thought. For me, these influences include much of the poetry of 17th-century Anglican minister …Read More

Here’s a recap of the email I’m in the middle of trying to answer: I have been reading Alvin Plantinga’s argument against the problem of evil. He was arguing that it is impossible for God to give people free will and still make it impossible for them to choose evil. If they cannot choose evil, they do not have free will. I …Read More