What does the incarnation of Jesus Christ mean? What did the early church have to say about it? What were the implications of one’s view of the incarnation? Rev. Steven R. Martins explains that the very historic nature of Christianity makes it a unique, real, and living faith, over against materialist or spiritual heresies.
What is epiphany? The word “epiphany” can be defined as a “manifestation of God”, as what we see in the advent passage of Matthew 2:1-12, when the Christ was manifested to the magi. Rev. Steven R. Martins explains the biblical meaning of “epiphany” and what Christ’s revealed identity means for us.
Speaking on Luke 9:28-43, Steven R. Martins challenges us to not settle for less when it concerns our knowledge of God. Peter thought he knew Jesus well enough, until he committed a fatal error at the Mount of Transfiguration.
Theotivity: Theology + Creativity recently interviewed Institute founder Steven R. Martins on their podcast. Listen to their conversation on a distinctly Christian view of philosophy and apologetics.
What is Apologetics? Far from what many perceive it as, it is not a discipline constrained to the evidential, factual, and historical, it extends well beyond that, proving to be all-encompassing in its scope.
What is apologetics? Whether you’re familiar with the term, somewhat acquainted with it, or altogether in the dark, apologetics is necessary to learn about and to continually review because of how vital it is to our Christian witness and living.
After exploring the context, modern critique, and philosophical anthropology of Herman Dooyeweerd, Reichow discusses the Dooyeweerdian understanding of Western culture’s development, exploring the Christian philosophy of history and the concept of the religious ground-motives.
What can we learn from the reign of King Josiah? In what ways does our daily worship expression to God need to be reformed?
Who is Herman Dooyeweerd? What role did he play in the development of a distinctly Christian philosophy? And who were his influences?
How are we to understand Paul’s message at the Areopagus? What was his message to a religiously plural culture and how does his message relate to us today?