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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


“Written on the Gates of Heaven”: Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility in the Doctrinal Tensions Between Calvinism and Arminianism
The debate over divine sovereignty and human responsibility remains one of the most enduring and complex issues in Christian theology....

Wesley Jacob
May 224 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


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


From Persecution to Primacy: How Rome Became the Epicenter of Christianity
The transformation of Christianity from a persecuted sect within the Roman Empire to its dominant religious institution is one of the...

Wesley Jacob
Jan 2044 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


When Depression Meets God: A Theological, Existential, and Neuroscientific Exploration of Ecclesiastes
This paper explores the theological insights of Ecclesiastes as a framework for understanding depression and emotional regulation,...

Wesley Jacob
Jan 329 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 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


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 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


Personnel is Policy: Theological, Ethical, and Cosmological Dimensions of Institutional Governance
Introducti on The assertion that “Personnel is Policy” transcends the administrative dictum often cited in political and corporate...

Wesley Jacob
Nov 14, 202411 min read


Subalternity: Challenging the Elitist Reconstruction of History, Politics, Economics, Sociology and Cosmology
Reconfiguring the Universe Through Postcolonial Critique, Theological Cosmology, and Astrophysical Discoveries In the intellectual...

Wesley Jacob
Oct 17, 20247 min read


Astrophysics and Faith: The Definitive Intersection of Christian Faith and Contemporary Astrophysics
The unprecedented advancements in astrophysics, coupled with humanity’s growing understanding of the cosmos, challenge and deepen the...

Wesley Jacob
Oct 15, 20249 min read


Christ and the Cosmos: God in an Age of Science The Origin of Species Revisited: An Analysis of the Major Tenets of Evolution, Creation and Intelligent Design
The dialogue between science and theology has long been a nexus of intellectual inquiry, with cosmology and evolutionary biology...

Wesley Jacob
Oct 15, 20247 min read


Lutheran Transgender Pastor: The Bible “Wasn’t Written for 2024” – A Theological and Scholarly Critique
The claim by a Lutheran transgender pastor during an interview on CBS Mornings that the Bible “wasn’t written for 2024” strikes at the...

Wesley Jacob
Oct 9, 20245 min read


Eternal God or Eternal Matter? An Examination of Cosmological Origins in Theological and Scientific Discourse
The inquiry into the universe’s ultimate origin presents a profound crossroads between theology and cosmology, necessitating an...

Wesley Jacob
Sep 27, 20246 min read


The Status of Creationist Research within the Peer-Reviewed Scientific Community: A Critical Analysis
This paper critically engages with the ongoing debate surrounding the exclusion of creationist research from mainstream peer-reviewed...

Wesley Jacob
Jan 17, 20235 min read


The Absurdity of Racism: A Theological Perspective
The problem of racism, when examined through the lens of Christian theology, is revealed as not only morally abhorrent but also...

Wesley Jacob
Jul 27, 20215 min read
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