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The Historical Reliability of the Gospel of John
Introduction There are few questions in the studies of the New Testament that are as enduring or as significant as the historicity of the Gospel of John. While the Synoptic Gospels (i.e., Matthew, Mark, and Luke) have long been treated as the primary sources for reconstructing the life of Jesus, the Fourth Gospel occupies a unique and contested place. Its theological richness, distinctive literary style, and chronological divergences from the Synoptics have led many modern cr
Emily Brubaker
Nov 825 min read


Can God Be Good If Evil Exists?
The problem of evil presents one of the most profound intellectual and existential challenges to the Christian faith. Philosophers, apologists, and theologians throughout history have struggled to reconcile the existence of evil with belief in a good, omnipotent, and sovereign God. From Augustine to Aquinas and beyond, the question persists: Why does a loving God allow so much suffering in His creation? My conviction, grounded in Scripture and the Christian moral vision, is t
Emily Brubaker
Nov 38 min read


Christianity and Science: Friends or Foes?
In today’s cultural climate, the perceived tension between Christianity and science is often overstated, if not entirely fabricated. The...
Emily Brubaker
Oct 115 min read


A Biblical Response to the Systemic Evil of Planned Parenthood
The question of abortion remains one of the most divisive moral and theological issues of modern society, and at the center of this...
Emily Brubaker
Sep 2717 min read


Theology of Religions: Islam
Introduction In an increasingly pluralistic and religiously diverse world, Christians are continually challenged to understand,...
Emily Brubaker
Aug 110 min read


C.S. Lewis, On Miracles
Introduction Throughout history, discussions on the existence of miracles and divine intervention have remained at the forefront of...
Emily Brubaker
Jul 111 min read


What Are Angels? And, Do Guardian Angels Exist?
Introduction The subject of angels has been a prominent discussion throughout history both within and, outside of, Christianity. It has...
Emily Brubaker
Jul 111 min read


Biblical Inerrancy
What is it, and is it necessary to believe in our modern context? Biblical Inerrancy First, it is important to provide a definition of...
Emily Brubaker
May 253 min read


What is Pantheism? Is It Cohesive with Christianity?
Introduction Throughout the entirety of Scripture, faithful men and women have had to defend Christianity against competing worldviews....
Emily Brubaker
Feb 1510 min read


Did Jesus Die?
Introduction For over 2,000 years, many atheists, scientists, historians, etc. have attempted to disprove the resurrection of Jesus...
Emily Brubaker
Feb 45 min read


Satan. He Gets Us.
It has been a week since Super Bowl LVIII aired, which means yet another football season has come to an end. While most people were...
Emily Brubaker
Feb 18, 202411 min read


The Gospel
Now, more than ever, it is apparent that both believers and non-believers need to hear and know the true Gospel of Christ. We are living...
Emily Brubaker
Feb 22, 20237 min read


The Crucifixion of Christ
The first, and most important, foundational doctrine of Christianity to discuss is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Without Jesus' death...
Emily Brubaker
Feb 7, 20237 min read


Who I Am
Learn about the author and publisher of Exalted Surrender. Emily Hello! My name is Emily, and I was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 2016 before attending Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. After completing my undergraduate degree in psychology in 2020, I went on to attend Liberty University where I received a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree in 2022. I returned to Liberty to complete a sec
Emily Brubaker
Jan 22, 20232 min read


Testimony
Everyone has a story. As a follower of Christ, my life has been fully and completely redeemed by the grace of God. By sharing my testimony, I hope readers will know my heart better and be able to identify with pieces of my life. Introduction As stated in my "Who I Am" article, I was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 2016 before attending Liberty University. While I will go into slightly more detail later on, I only
Emily Brubaker
Jan 22, 20234 min read
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