Science and Theology as Analogous Research Programmes
Richard Dawkins, the famous British atheist, famously asserts that since science works, it must be true and we must believe what it says. If Christianity clashes with science,...
Should Everyone Study Theology? Yes and No
It has become unquestioned wisdom these days to advocate that the study of theology at some level should be for every Christian inasmuch as it is practically achievable...
Rethinking the Church’s Theology of Missions: Reflections on Jonah
Once in a while the church should pause to review its direction, mission, plans, and activities, especially when Covid-19 has changed much of the life of the church....
Redemption as a Touchstone for Right Theology in the Nicene controversy
Arianism posed a dangerous threat to the Church in the 4th century when it challenged the orthodox doctrine of the deity of Christ. In his refutation of Arianism, Athanasius...
The Crucifixion in Art and Theology
Author: Dr Roland Chia More than forty years ago, the New Testament scholar Ernst Käseman noted that ‘The sole distinguishing feature that radically separates Christianity and its Lord...
The Dangerous Distortions of Dominion Theology
Author: Dr Roland Chia In their interesting study published in 2018 in the journal Sociology of Religion entitled ‘Make America Christian Again: Christian Nationalism and Voting for Donald Trump in...
Teach Your Children Well
Author: Dr. Roland Chia In arguably one of their most iconic songs, the folk rock group of the 1970s, Crosby, Stills and Nash, offers this perennially sound advice:...
Worship, Music and Theology
Author: Dr. Roland Chia On September 2019, my wife and I attended a Sunday service at the famous Thomaskirche in Leipzig. As expected of a church whose fame is largely...
Righteous and Inclusive (Isaiah 56:1-8)
How do you respond when you hear the word ‘inclusive’? Does it make you uncomfortable? Do you find yourself mentally putting up your defences? We may know...
Worship, Music and Theology
On September 2019, my wife and I attended a Sunday service at the famous Thomaskirche in Leipzig. As expected of a church whose fame is largely owed to its most...
Be As Little Children
Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it. (Mark 10:15) One of the most endearing portrayals...
It Takes a Church
“It takes a village to raise a child.” This African proverb, the origin of which remains a mystery, has become widely known and loved. Its broad appeal is...