The existence of God is rationally necessary, as reason demands that something has always existed, with the power of being within itself. This self-existent being is eternal and unchanging, with its being necessary by virtue of rationality and ontological necessity. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various theological topics, including the Trinity, the nature of salvation, and the atonement, while also addressing issues related to Christianity, such as transgenderism and the importance of faith in understanding God's plan of salvation. [... more]

A Christian apologist discusses the doctrine of the Trinity, comparing it to the Mormon concept of God, and explores the implications of Joseph Smith's teachings on the nature of God and the potential for humans to become gods. [... more]

The New Testament canon developed over time, with Christians having a core collection of books established as scripture by the early second century. The definition of canon is complex, with three complementary definitions: a fixed, final, closed list; books functioning as scripture; and the books God gave his church. Theological perspective influences how we look at the canon, guiding our historical investigations and determining the date of canon. [... more]

The concept of chance creation is examined through a logical lens, revealing it to be absurd. The ontological status of chance is discussed, and it's argued that chance has no being and therefore no power. The idea of God's self-existence is also explored, and it's considered whether it's contradictory. [... more]

A discussion on various Christian apologetics, including the Trinity, baptism, and the ontological and transcendental arguments, as well as a critique of atheism and oneness theology. [... more]

A discussion on the differences between Islam and Christianity, specifically focusing on the Quran and the Bible, forgiveness, self-defense, and the concept of the fruit of the Spirit. The hosts explore various topics, including the inspiration and transmission of scripture, the nature of forgiveness, and the importance of self-defense in protecting oneself and others. [... more]

Thomas Aquinas' view of God in nature, known as natural theology, is a concept that has been under attack in the 20th century. He argued that the knowledge of God gained through nature is incomplete, mediate, and analogical, but true as far as it goes. Aquinas' philosophy has impacted Roman Catholic and classical Protestant thought, and his ideas on necessary being and analogical language remain significant in the history of Christian thought. [... more]

The concept of childlike faith is often misunderstood as a shallow, immature understanding of God, but in reality, it's about implicit trust in a higher power. St. Anselm, a Christian intellectual, believed that the Christian faith was rational and that revelation was the ultimate source of truth. He developed the ontological argument for the existence of God, which states that God is that being than which no greater can be conceived and must exist in reality. [... more]

The Christian faith is rooted in rational understanding, and thinkers like St. Anselm have made significant contributions to the development of Western thought. Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God is a complex and vexing concept that has been debated throughout history. [... more]

The New Testament canon developed over time as Christians used and recognized books as scripture, with God's divine inspiration giving them authority from the moment they were written. The process of canonization was a gradual one, with different stages of recognition and acceptance, rather than a single event or date. [... more]