Posts by Adam Dalton
Van Til and Knowledge

Given God’s self-contained existence, Van Til wanted to affirm that any knowledge fact that can be known in creation must first be a knowledge fact that is revealed by God to the world.

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Charles Dickens and Theodicy

That which Rembrandt illustrated with his brush, Dickens described with his pen: light is never so radiant as when contrasted with darkness, good never so virtuous as when juxtaposed with evil.

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An Island Unto Itself

It is crucial for the pastor to understand the importance of wise counsel. I have seen too many men attempt to do ministry alone, not seeking the guidance or wisdom of others, and the results that follow.

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Hopeful Singleness

Singleness. That word is viewed by many as a curse and to others a blessing. I have seen so many different attitudes on singleness in the North American Church that I think it's time to address how those of us that are single in the Church can live hopeful and hope-filled lives.

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The Beauty of Sabbath

Doctrines like election and limited atonement are difficult and required serious study and truth-seeking, but another teaching of the Reformed faith that many struggle with is the reformed view of the Sabbath, specifically the position that Christians should observe the 4th commandment today.

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Children in Worship

Pastors are reminded constantly that there are multiple things attendees will grade your church when they visit.  One of those is certainly the children's program and the children’s place in worship.

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The Time My Phone Died

Like most of us, I have come to depend on my phone for a lot of daily utilities like sending and answering texts, making phone calls, sending emails, and checking social media.  That all came to a screeching halt recently when my phone died.

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Remember the Lord

At our core, when we are worried, afraid, and anxious, it is because we have turned our hearts and minds away from God and have, in effect, “forgotten Him.”

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As Iron Sharpens Iron

Every day it becomes increasingly more difficult to cultivate friendship. However, friendship is often an area we neglect to take seriously. And the Scriptures warn against this.

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