Philosophy

In general, why is philosophy a problem for many people of faith?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in General, Philosophy, Theology and Doctrinal Questions .

In general, why is philosophy a problem for many people of faith? That is a good question. I would say that, in general, philosophy does not pose a big problem for people of faith. It is for people who do not have deep faith in God and in the Bible that philosophy poses a big […]

What is the nature of God? Is he a personal God? What about other religions?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in General, Other Religions, Philosophy, Theology and Doctrinal Questions .

I cannot understand why there is the perception of God as a distant being, external to us. A ruler with a human personality and weaknesses, like a puppet master who seems to be not more than a magical-religious being, created by human mind to justify our existence and everything that surround us, instead of preferring […]

What did GOD do before he created the universe?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in Creation, General, Philosophy, Theology and Doctrinal Questions .

I have already answered a couple of very similar question. Let me make a single statement and refer you to the questions and answers provided below. When God created the universe, he also created time. God exists outside of time, and therefore the question “What did God do before he created the universe?” does not […]

Who is God?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in General, Philosophy, Theology and Doctrinal Questions .

I have been asked a lot of questions over the years, but believe it or not, no one has ever asked me this question! Without context, I am not sure exactly what question you are asking. I would assume you are asking one of the following two questions: 1) What is the philosophical/theological definition of […]

Where did God come from?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in General, Philosophy, Theology and Doctrinal Questions .

Where did God come from? You ask what is really more a question for the philosopher. This is a question which philosophers have pondered from the time belief in God or even in “gods” has existed. In other words, you ask a question which has been asked since there were people. Let me give the […]

Is there absolute truth?

Dr. John Oakes wrote in General, Philosophy, Theology and Doctrinal Questions .

I have been a Christian for three years and a half, so I believe in the Bible. And I WANT to believe in the Bible. Couldn’t I change the truth to please myself and to justify my faith? How can I be sure that I am following the right way? I have read some apologetic […]

THE USE OF ARISTOTLE'S LAW OF NON-CONTRADICTION TO DEFEND CHRISTIANITY

Dr. John Oakes wrote in Philosophy .

by S. Alan Corlew The Use Of Aristotle’s Law Of Non-Contradiction To Defend Christianity The ways in which the Law of Non-Contradiction might be used to defend the Christian faith, are numerous. If one were to take an approach like that used by Francis Schaeffer in exposing the inadequacy of the presuppositions generally held by […]