Jesus asked, “why do you call me good? There is only one who is good.” But if we press further, we must ask: What kind of good? A relatively good God? A distant perfection? A static absolute? God is not merely perfect in power or knowledge. He is perfect in blessedness. He is complete, overflowing, … Continue reading Why I Believe God is Perfect Blessedness
Systematic Theology
Satan: Created or Uncreated? A Biblical and Theological Investigation
The question of Satan’s ontological status strikes at the foundation of biblical monotheism: either Satan exists as an uncreated, eternal principle alongside God, or he stands as a finite creature under divine sovereignty. The first path leads to metaphysical dualism and the second preserves God’s absolute supremacy and the coherence of creation ex nihilo. This … Continue reading Satan: Created or Uncreated? A Biblical and Theological Investigation
The First Cause: Aquinas and the Nature of Existence
In Sum. Cont. Gent. 2.15, Aquinas explains how it is that “God is the Cause of All Being.” This fundamental truth is affirmed in passages like Genesis 1, Acts 17:28, and Romans 11:36. I have summarized Aquinas’ argument below. So we can appreciate what it means for God to be the Cause of All Being. … Continue reading The First Cause: Aquinas and the Nature of Existence
On Trinitarian Analogies
You're sitting in Sunday school, and someone asks how to explain the Trinity. Within seconds, someone mentions ice, water, and steam. Another person brings up an egg—shell, white, and yolk. A third suggests shamrock leaves. We nod along, thinking we've captured something profound about God's nature. But what if these well-meaning illustrations actually lead us … Continue reading On Trinitarian Analogies
John Owen’s Vision of Christocentric Worship
John Owen, a towering figure in Puritan theology, articulates a profoundly Christocentric vision of Christian worship, one that is inseparable from the person and work of Jesus Christ. He contends that "the glory, life, and power of Christian religion" derive their meaning, vitality, and efficacy from their direct relation to Christ, who is the foundation … Continue reading John Owen’s Vision of Christocentric Worship
The Goodness of God: Divine Blessedness and Our Salvation
The doctrine of divine blessedness, or beatitudo Dei, affirms that God is perfect in himself, lacking nothing, and eternally fulfilled. This is grounded in scriptural exegesis of passages that describe God’s perfection and self-sufficiency. In Psalm 16:11, the psalmist declares, “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness … Continue reading The Goodness of God: Divine Blessedness and Our Salvation
God’s Providence and Foreknowledge in Genesis 15:1-6: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis
The night sky stretches endlessly above Abram, a silent witness to his deepest anxieties. He has followed God’s call, left his homeland, and staked his future on divine promises, yet the fulfillment remains unseen. Without an heir, how can God’s covenantal blessings endure? The tension in Genesis 15:1-6 is palpable—Abram, advancing in years, wrestles with … Continue reading God’s Providence and Foreknowledge in Genesis 15:1-6: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis
The Only Wise God: Finding True Wisdom In the Disinformation Age
In the closing verse of Romans, Paul offers up a profound doxology: "To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen" (Rom 16:27). This encapsulates a deep truth about the nature of God—He is the "only wise God." But what does that really mean, and why does it matter to us today … Continue reading The Only Wise God: Finding True Wisdom In the Disinformation Age
The Scriptures and Authority: Christ’s Example and Machen’s Warning to Modern Christianity
The question of the inspiration and authority of Scripture is a central issue in Christian thought. The doctrine of inspiration forms a bit of wedge between religious conservatives and religious liberals. In his classic work Christianity and Liberalism, J. Gresham Machen argued 'According to the Christian view, the Bible contains an account of a revelation … Continue reading The Scriptures and Authority: Christ’s Example and Machen’s Warning to Modern Christianity
Focus on What You Can’t See: What Does the Bible Say God Is Like?
In our visually-driven age, we're constantly surrounded by things clamoring for our attention. Social media, TV, billboards, and smartphones all compete to capture our gaze. Tony Reinke's book, Competing Spectacles, investigates the effect of these visual distractions on our spiritual lives. He argues that these spectacles vie for our time, focus, and ultimately, our worship. … Continue reading Focus on What You Can’t See: What Does the Bible Say God Is Like?
Donnie's Dogmatics 