A sample of my latest work
Is Jesus Human And Not Divine: A Debate
In this essential debate on an all-important topic, two contributors offer competing views on who Jesus is.
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Debating the Nature of "Tongues" in the Bible | Chris Date vs. Sam Storms
Chris Date debates Sam Storms on the nature of tongues, with Chris arguing for xenolalia and Sam arguing for glossolalia.
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Hell & Final Punishment: Three Views
Chris presented this overview of Christian views of hell to InterVarsity students at Pacific Lutheran University, on 04/19/2023.
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What Does the Bible Say About Hell? - Rethinking Hell w/Chris Date (Part 1)
First part of an interview given by Chip Bennett of Grace Church Sarasota, asking Chris about the doctrine of hell.
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Theopologetics 044: Christ, Calvinism, and Cancer: An Interview with Starr Date
Chris sits down with his wife, Starr, to discuss the journey upon which they embarked when they recently learned Starr has brain cancer.
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Rethinking Hell Live 089: Responding to Dane Ortlund
Chris responds to Dane Ortlund's recent 9Marks publication, "Is Hell Real?"
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"Die" vs. "Dice" | Confused Comparables
Chris explains why just one of the things collectively called "dice" (when there are two or more) is called a "die," not a "dice."
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"Loving the World—Without Loving the World": Sermon Given at Table of Hope on March 5, 2023
Chris preaches on Daniel 1:8-16 and Daniel's choice to love the people in the world without loving its ways.
sermon detailsThe Hermeneutics of Conditionalism: A Defense of the Interpretive Method of Edward Fudge
Chris argues that proper application of hermeneutical principles shows the Bible teaches conditional immortality (a.k.a annihilationism).
journal detailsAs I Live and Breathe: “Soul” and “Spirit” in Christian Physicalism
As I Live and Breathe: “Soul” and “Spirit” in Christian Physicalism
Refuting the (Astrophysicist) Critics, Part 4: When Astrophysicists Philosophize
Chris continues his series refuting the case for traditionalism being offered by Jason Lisle, turning now to his philosophy.
blog post detailsA quick introduction
Above all else, I am a follower of Jesus Christ.
The sinless life, atoning death, and justifying resurrection of God incarnate is the only true hope anyone can have in the face of death, so looming ever nearer. Only through faith in him can one hope to rise again from the dead and live forever thereafter. And allegiance to Christ doesn’t only secure future life; it beautifully transforms this one. In no one and nothing else can one find anything remotely close to the boundless majesty, wonder, and fulfillment of life in Jesus Christ.
Sadly, Christ’s people—the church—have often stymied their own efforts to take this glorious, life-giving message to a dying world that so desperately needs it. In many ways, the church is in desperate need of reform.
My calling—my desire, my passion, my mission—is to serve Christians by helping to reform their hearts and minds and inviting their help to reform my own.
You can dive deeper into my mission by exploring this site.
You can also read my statement of faith, get to know me personally, or view my curriculum vitae.
