No Good without God Atheists may be Moral, but Ultimately their Alternative is Nihilism
Change and Decay
No God? No Good
What is the source of objective moral values and objective moral duties? This article evaluates the claims of evolution, atheism, and naturalism and argues that the only way to speak about objective morality is through acknowledging the existence of God.
The Absurdity of Life without God
What is the meaning of life? This question can only be answered by adhering to the truth of theism. This article argues that atheism gives no answer to the purpose of life. The author points to the reality that for life to have meaning God must exist.
The Problem of Evil
Does the existence of evil nullify the existence of the good and all-powerful God? This is the problem that the existence of evil poses. To answer this question this article looks at the objections raised from the intellectual and emotional side of the problem of evil. The author points to God as the solution.
Herman Ridderbos' Paul: A Review Article
In this essay, Lane reviews the work of Herman Ridderbos on the theology of Paul.
Creed and Theology: Reflections on Colossians
What is the relationship between theological expression and the creedal character of the gospel? In what sense is the gospel a creed? This essay defends the thesis that the theology of Paul is given a structure as a creed. This creed remained constant and unchanging. The author illustrates it from the way Paul defends the gospel in Colossians, in particular Colossians 1 and Colossians 2.
A Critique of Purportedly Authentic Agrapha
Sayings attributed to Jesus are known as "agrapha." Lane develops criteria for evaluating these sayings of Jesus found in extra-biblical sources like the Nag Hammadi inscriptions and the CopticGospel of Thomas.
Evangelicals and Evolution – An Analysis of the Debate between the Creation Research Society and the American Scientific Affiliation
The evolution controversy has confused the average believer. This essay compares the views and positions of the Creation Research Society and the American Scientific Affiliation.
Redaktionsgeschichte and the De-Historicizing of the New Testament Gospel
Is redaction criticism a valid hermeneutical approach to understanding the text of the Gospels and the intention of the evangelists? Lane reflects on how Redaktionsgeschichte asks and tries to answer the question: what was the life situation out of which a particular Gospel emerged?