Guest post by theologian Dr Rob Knowles on The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis: Part 6: Response to Chapter 10. Heaven. Turning now to Lewis’s final chapter, on heaven, then I agree with his point that the issue of the existence of heaven precedes any discussion of whether or not belief in heaven’s... Continue Reading →
Guest post by theologian Dr Rob Knowles on The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis: Part 5: Chapter 9. Animal Pain. Lewis’s chapter on animal pain is very interesting. Since Lewis acknowledges that he is just speculating when it comes to this matter, then we should be gracious in our responses to what he... Continue Reading →
Guest post by theologian Dr Rob Knowles on The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis: Part 4: Chapter 8 - Hell In his chapter on hell, Lewis takes the three notions of “destruction”, “eternal torment”, and “privation” and then works them into a systematic unity. This leads to two difficulties. First, Thiselton points out:... Continue Reading →
Guest post by theologian Dr Rob Knowles on The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis: Part 3: Response to Chapter 6 & 7 - Human Pain/Appendix by R. Havard (a Doctor) I agree with most of what Lewis says in Chapter 6. Lewis rightly stresses three forms of remedial pain: (a) retributive punishment... Continue Reading →
Guest post by theologian Dr Rob Knowles on The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis: Part 2: Chapter 4 - Human Wickedness Chapter 5 - The Fall of Man(kind) Response to Chapter 4. Human Wickedness Lewis is entirely correct to emphasize the unhappy truth that we habitually deny our sin, or at least... Continue Reading →
Guest post by theologian Dr Rob Knowles on The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis: Part 1: Chapter 1 - Introductory Chapter 2 - Divine Omnipotence Chapter 3 - Divine Goodness Response to Chapter 1: Introductory I agree with Lewis’s basic argument that the problem of pain emerges historically, and not philosophically. Suffering... Continue Reading →
Some thoughts...... On Prophecy Broadly speaking, my view is that prophecy is either an anointing of the Spirit or a gift of the Spirit, depending on which form of prophecy is in view. I believe that the biblical prophets had a unique anointing that nobody else has had since the closing of the canon. The... Continue Reading →
After listening to a great article of Radio 4's 'Beyond Belief' and the discussion about the relationship between 'religion and psychotherapy' (read: Christianity & psychotherapy), I have transcribed a four minute interview with a Christian Psychotherapist, Tony Yates of Cornerstone, that takes place about half way through the program. The questions are asked by the... Continue Reading →
What follows is a comprehensive set of notes (in list form) by theologian Rob Knowles, of a series he delivered on the paranormal and demonic a couple of years ago. This is an eye-opening read and one that should temper naive evangelical zeal in regard to the demonic, with a degree of wise caution, coupled... Continue Reading →
My friend, theologian Rob Knowles, who has featured on this blog before, has allowed me to publish his basic outline of the Temptations of Jesus and how they are a paradigm for every Christian disciple of Christ. PDF available here: The 3 Temptations of Jesus Christ. What we will find here, is a profoundly insightful... Continue Reading →
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