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an astrophysicist’s quest for
authentic christianity and patristic credibility
In these blogs, I endeavor to articulate the essential purpose of establishing a coherent worldview capable of addressing four fundamental questions of life: origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. Such a worldview must provide a robust apologetic that withstands the most rigorous critiques from philosophy, theology, science, astrophysics, and other academic disciplines. Regardless of whether one's worldview is rooted in Judeo-Christian, Islamic, or pantheistic traditions, the claims made in response to these questions must correspond to objective reality and exhibit logical coherence.


Faith and Reason: Reframing the Relationship Between Pascal and Descartes - Two Thinkers, Two Paths
I. Introduction The interplay between faith and reason has historically occupied a central locus in the Western intellectual tradition,...

Wesley Jacob
May 2940 min read


Apportionment Stewardship: A Theological Audit and Progressive Agendas in the United Methodist Church - The Economics of Ecclesiology
Stewardship, Schism, and the Soul of the Church: A Theological and Ethical Audit of Apportionment Finance and Ideological Realignment in...

Wesley Jacob
May 1580 min read


A Theoretical Dialogue Between Contemporary Bishops and the Founders of Methodism: An Examination of Doctrinal and Practical Discrepancies and Departures
I. Establishing the Theological Context and Framework Historical Roots and Methodological Approach The 18th-century Methodist...

Wesley Jacob
Apr 2214 min read


Deconstructing Relativism, Postmodernism, and the Crisis of Objective Truth in Theology and Society: Molto Homo Mensura
I. Introduction This paper critically examines the philosophical principle of Molto Homo mensura (man is the measure of all things) in...

Wesley Jacob
Feb 1170 min read


Patristic Orthodoxy versus Progressive Christianity and the Contemporary United Methodist Church
I. Introduction 1. Theological Scope and Focus Progressive Christianity and Patristic Orthodoxy represent two divergent trajectories...

Wesley Jacob
Jan 2654 min read


Which Came First? The Bible or the Church? Understanding Christianity Before the Canonization of Scripture
1. Purpose of the Study Christianity’s foundational texts, revered as Scripture today, emerged from a dynamic interplay of historical...

Wesley Jacob
Jan 853 min read


The Transcendence of God and the Scandal of the Cross: A Comprehensive Theological and Cosmological Study
The transcendence of God and the scandal of the Cross are foundational elements of Christian theology. Together, they present a paradox...

Wesley Jacob
Jan 56 min read


The New Year: A Theological Reflection on Renewal, Purpose, and Cosmic Perspectives
This paper integrates theological reflection, philosophical inquiry, and the latest developments in astrophysics to explore the New Year...

Wesley Jacob
Dec 30, 202413 min read


The Ministry of Thorns and Pastoral Ministry in the Postmodern Relativistic Context
This paper investigates the theology of suffering through the lens of Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7-10), juxtaposing it...

Wesley Jacob
Dec 29, 20246 min read


The Incarnation of Christ in a Postmodern Relativistic Context: A Theological Analysis
This paper investigates the Incarnation of Christ—the eternal Word ( Logos ) becoming flesh (John 1:14)—in the context of postmodern...

Wesley Jacob
Dec 23, 202412 min read


Divine Majesty in the Mundane : The Incarnation
The Incarnation of Christ is the central mystery of Christian theology, where divinity and humanity converge in the person of Jesus. This...

Wesley Jacob
Dec 18, 20249 min read


The Shepherd of Hermas and the Wesleyan Revival for Contemporary Ecclesial Renewal: A Comparative and Contextual Analysis of Sanctification, Repentance, and Communal Holiness
Abstract This study offers a robust, interdisciplinary analysis of The Shepherd of Hermas , a seminal text in patristic theology, and...

Wesley Jacob
Dec 17, 202412 min read


Amplifying the Unheard: A Critical Examination of Woke Ideology Through the Lens of Postmodern and Theological Critiques
Woke ideology, emerging from the intersection of postmodernism and contemporary identity politics, has become a dominant cultural force...

Wesley Jacob
Dec 11, 20247 min read


Theological Absolutes, Postmodernism, and Astrophysics: Reconciling Cosmic Perspectives and Divine Revelation
Contextualizing 2 Timothy 4:1–8 in a Postmodern and Cosmological Framework Paul’s exhortation in 2 Timothy 4:1–8 to “preach the Word”...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 29, 20249 min read


The Wesleyan Revival, Patristic Theology, Astrophysics, and Postmodernism: An Interdisciplinary Exploration
The Wesleyan revival, a theological movement rooted in the doctrines of holiness and grace, stands as a beacon of renewal in the...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 28, 20245 min read


The Wesleyan Revival in Dialogue with Astrophysics: Expanding the Horizons of Holiness and Science
The eighteenth-century Wesleyan revival, with its theological focus on holiness, grace, and ecclesial renewal, is a movement rich in...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 28, 20245 min read


The Wesleyan Revival in Dialogue with Patristic and Medieval Theology: A Scholarly Analysis
The Wesleyan revival, catalyzed by John and Charles Wesley, cannot be fully appreciated without situating its theological contributions...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 28, 20246 min read


The Interplay of Pharmaceutical and Ultra-Processed Food Industries in Perpetuating Chronic Disease: A Historical, Biomedical, and Theological Critique
Abstract This paper critically examines the systemic factors underlying the chronic disease epidemic in the United States, with a focus...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 21, 202410 min read


The Wesleyan Heritage and Contemporary Challenges: A Theological Reflection
Introduction John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, rooted his theology and ministry in the principles of scriptural holiness, personal...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 18, 20245 min read


Scientific Creationism Versus Evolutionary Biology: Integrating Theological and Scientific Paradigms
Introduction: Beyond Dichotomy—Science and Theology in Dialogue The interplay between scientific creationism and evolutionary biology...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 18, 202410 min read
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