Category Archives: Doctrine

The Unfortunate Side-Effects of the Doctrine of Inspiration

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Steve Sensenig

I tried to come up with a less-wordy title for this post, but simply couldn’t.  I considered replacing the word “unfortunate” with “unintended” because I really do think what I’m about to discuss is completely unintended by those who hold … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Scripture Interpretation | 9 Comments

If You Don’t Have Evidence, Don’t Say You Do

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Steve Sensenig

Many of you who know me, or who have been reading this blog for some time, know that I often struggle with just accepting the “party line” explanations about things. For me, it’s not good enough to say that “So-and-so … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Doctrine, Scripture Interpretation | 25 Comments

The Heart of the Gospel

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Steve Sensenig

It’s not uncommon for there to be discussions among believers as to what information, what message, what truths are the heart of what we call “the gospel”. Answers will be almost as varied as the number of people asked! Lately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, The Gospel | 14 Comments

More About Miracles, Thorns, and Job’s Theology

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Steve Sensenig

There have been very interesting discussions taking place both here in the comments on this blog and over at Scott’s in relation to the recent posts Scott and I wrote. I have been away from my computer for most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Scripture Interpretation | 13 Comments

Miracles — Primarily First Century?

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Steve Sensenig

In response to my “You Might Be Misrepresenting God” post, Scott Roche and I have been engaged in what is turning out to be the continuation (no pun intended, Scott!) of an unfinished conversation from earlier in the fall. Scott’s … Continue reading →

Posted in American Christianity, Doctrine, Scripture Interpretation | 10 Comments