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*[[What is Knowledge in the Context of Faith?]] - If I say "I know that God lives," what do I mean? | *[[What is Knowledge in the Context of Faith?]] - If I say "I know that God lives," what do I mean? | ||
*[[Does God Exist?]] - Short conversations I've had with atheists online. | *[[Does God Exist?]] - Short conversations I've had with atheists online. | ||
| + | *[[Hawking's Straw Man]] - In his last book, Stephen Hawking proposed an argument against the existence of God. I explain why the argument is a straw man. | ||
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| + | ===Words of Testimony=== | ||
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| + | Allow me to bear testimony for a moment. As Cleopas and his friend found upon the road to Emmaus, my heart has burned within me to make me know that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Eternal God. At the Father's direction, He it was who created the Earth upon which we dwell. By the same direction He guided all His holy prophets, and spoke to Moses through the burning bush. He was born of the Virgin Mary with the power to die and of the Father with the power to live and keep Himself from sin. He was tempted beyond measure, yet never succumbed to the world, taught the Good News to His disciples, and demonstrated His power and authority through many miracles. Though a just man, He sealed His mission with his body and blood, enduring the sufferings of the unjust (the Atonement), until it was finished, and then he gave up the ghost. He was resurrected on the third day and ascended to His glory. I know he lives; He is my Savior. | ||
===The Nature of God=== | ===The Nature of God=== | ||
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===Christology=== | ===Christology=== | ||
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| + | In Christianity, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christology Christology]'' is a branch of theology that deal with the nature of Jesus Christ. | ||
*[[The Mathematics of the Atonement of Jesus Christ]] - Reflections upon Christ's Atonement | *[[The Mathematics of the Atonement of Jesus Christ]] - Reflections upon Christ's Atonement | ||
*[[The Roles of Justice, Sacrifice and Mercy in the Atonement of Christ]] - Further reflections upon Christ's Atonement | *[[The Roles of Justice, Sacrifice and Mercy in the Atonement of Christ]] - Further reflections upon Christ's Atonement | ||
*[[Why Christ had to be the Son of God]] - Thoughts on the necessity of Jesus Christ being the literal Son of God | *[[Why Christ had to be the Son of God]] - Thoughts on the necessity of Jesus Christ being the literal Son of God | ||
| + | *[[Christmas, After All]] - Why Christmas, despite being on the wrong date, and over-commercialized, is still deserving of celebration. | ||
====Soteriology==== | ====Soteriology==== | ||
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*[[Justification by Faith Alone is False Doctrine]] - Many Protestants believe that mere acknowledgement of Jesus Christ as one's savior is sufficient for salvation. I argue that it ''is'' necessary, but insufficient. | *[[Justification by Faith Alone is False Doctrine]] - Many Protestants believe that mere acknowledgement of Jesus Christ as one's savior is sufficient for salvation. I argue that it ''is'' necessary, but insufficient. | ||
*[[Baptism for the Dead is Evidence for the True Church]] - I have reason to believe that one of the best evidences for the falling away (or apostasy) of the early Church is the abandonment of the doctrine of baptism for the dead, and that evidence for the true Church includes the practice of baptism for the dead. | *[[Baptism for the Dead is Evidence for the True Church]] - I have reason to believe that one of the best evidences for the falling away (or apostasy) of the early Church is the abandonment of the doctrine of baptism for the dead, and that evidence for the true Church includes the practice of baptism for the dead. | ||
| + | *[[Do "Mormons" Depend Upon Their Works for Salvation?]] - This question was asked on Quora, and I reproduce my answer here. | ||
| + | *[[You Are Not Saved by Works but By the Grace of Jesus Christ]] - How is it that while your works cannot save you, but they are nevertheless necessary? | ||
| + | *[[An Easter Sunday Talk]] - A talk I delivered in my ward on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025. | ||
===The Scriptures=== | ===The Scriptures=== | ||
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===Cosmology=== | ===Cosmology=== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[In Such a Big Universe, Are We the Only Ones?]] - It has been brought to my attention that some people think we are the only intelligent beings in the Universe. Not So! |
===Apologetics=== | ===Apologetics=== | ||
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*[[The Fermi Paradox in Light of Moses 1:33-39]] - A theological solution to the Fermi Paradox | *[[The Fermi Paradox in Light of Moses 1:33-39]] - A theological solution to the Fermi Paradox | ||
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| + | ===Speculative Fiction=== | ||
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| + | *[[The Passing of John Adams]] - Inspired by Michael Medved's book, "The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic" | ||
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| + | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
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| + | *[[The Sacrament as a Replacement of Ancient Sacrifices]] | ||
| + | *[[Discussing Eternal Marriage in the Context of Matthew 22:23-29]] | ||
| + | *[[Adding to the Word of God is Prohibited by God]] | ||
| + | *[[What About "Young Earth Creationism"]] | ||
| + | *[[Thinking About Plural Marriage]] | ||
| + | *[[Does the Catholic Church Have Apostolic Authority?]] | ||
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| + | ==Politics== | ||
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| + | *[[Political Writings]] | ||
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| + | ==My General Opinions== | ||
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| + | *[[General Opinions]] | ||
[[Category:My Writings]] | [[Category:My Writings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:03, 2 December 2025
My Writings is a small selection of some things I have written.
Contents
Memoirs
I've been a publisher since 2014, under the name Prospect Avenue Books. The books I've published under that name are:
- The Bones of My People, the memoir of my late mother-in-law. I actually wrote it myself, adapted from a transcript of her telling her story to her daughter, Rita Baltutt Kyle.
- Yesterday's Sandhills, the memoir of my late sister-in-law, Rita Kyle. It takes place during the same time frame as The Bones of My People.
Non-Fiction
For the past couple of years I've been working on completing a book about an English castle situated not far from my wife's house in Sussex. The castle is Bramber Castle. I have posted three YouTube videos about the castle, and they can be viewed on a playlist on my YouTube channel. Here is a link to that playlist: Bramber Castle
The book has been completed! Bramber Castle and the Rise and Fall of the House of Braose.
It's available on Amazon in three editions: Kindle; Paperback; and Hardback. Most people who might be interested live in the UK, but it's available in most Amazon markets, as it is "Print on Demand."
Fiction
- Reflections of a Ring Wraith - this is a storylet inspired by The Lord of the Rings.
Theology
Faith
- What is Knowledge in the Context of Faith? - If I say "I know that God lives," what do I mean?
- Does God Exist? - Short conversations I've had with atheists online.
- Hawking's Straw Man - In his last book, Stephen Hawking proposed an argument against the existence of God. I explain why the argument is a straw man.
Words of Testimony
Allow me to bear testimony for a moment. As Cleopas and his friend found upon the road to Emmaus, my heart has burned within me to make me know that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Eternal God. At the Father's direction, He it was who created the Earth upon which we dwell. By the same direction He guided all His holy prophets, and spoke to Moses through the burning bush. He was born of the Virgin Mary with the power to die and of the Father with the power to live and keep Himself from sin. He was tempted beyond measure, yet never succumbed to the world, taught the Good News to His disciples, and demonstrated His power and authority through many miracles. Though a just man, He sealed His mission with his body and blood, enduring the sufferings of the unjust (the Atonement), until it was finished, and then he gave up the ghost. He was resurrected on the third day and ascended to His glory. I know he lives; He is my Savior.
The Nature of God
- Discovering the Omniscience of God - Does God know everything?
- God vs Infinity - Can God count to Infinity?
Christology
In Christianity, Christology is a branch of theology that deal with the nature of Jesus Christ.
- The Mathematics of the Atonement of Jesus Christ - Reflections upon Christ's Atonement
- The Roles of Justice, Sacrifice and Mercy in the Atonement of Christ - Further reflections upon Christ's Atonement
- Why Christ had to be the Son of God - Thoughts on the necessity of Jesus Christ being the literal Son of God
- Christmas, After All - Why Christmas, despite being on the wrong date, and over-commercialized, is still deserving of celebration.
Soteriology
Soteriology is the study of religious doctrines of salvation.
- Justification by Faith Alone is False Doctrine - Many Protestants believe that mere acknowledgement of Jesus Christ as one's savior is sufficient for salvation. I argue that it is necessary, but insufficient.
- Baptism for the Dead is Evidence for the True Church - I have reason to believe that one of the best evidences for the falling away (or apostasy) of the early Church is the abandonment of the doctrine of baptism for the dead, and that evidence for the true Church includes the practice of baptism for the dead.
- Do "Mormons" Depend Upon Their Works for Salvation? - This question was asked on Quora, and I reproduce my answer here.
- You Are Not Saved by Works but By the Grace of Jesus Christ - How is it that while your works cannot save you, but they are nevertheless necessary?
- An Easter Sunday Talk - A talk I delivered in my ward on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025.
The Scriptures
- My Testimony of the Book of Mormon - How I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God.
- My Testimony of the Bible - How I know that the Bible is the word of God
Cosmology
- In Such a Big Universe, Are We the Only Ones? - It has been brought to my attention that some people think we are the only intelligent beings in the Universe. Not So!
Apologetics
- A Response to "Why Mormonism is not Christianity – the Issue of Christology" - in which I respond to an article criticizing LDS Christology that appeared on Patheos back in 2011.
- Answering the question: "Did you know that the Bible says that toward the end of times there will be false religions like Latter Day Saints?" - in which I responded to a question on the website Quora.com.
Eschatology
- The Fermi Paradox in Light of Moses 1:33-39 - A theological solution to the Fermi Paradox
Speculative Fiction
- The Passing of John Adams - Inspired by Michael Medved's book, "The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic"
Miscellaneous
- The Sacrament as a Replacement of Ancient Sacrifices
- Discussing Eternal Marriage in the Context of Matthew 22:23-29
- Adding to the Word of God is Prohibited by God
- What About "Young Earth Creationism"
- Thinking About Plural Marriage
- Does the Catholic Church Have Apostolic Authority?
