
Twelve Types and Structures of Academic Papers For Effective Writing
A wise man once described the effectiveness of well-crafted writing, noting that, “The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.”[1] Communication is most effective when it engages...
Does 1 John 3:9 Actually Say that A Christian Can’t Sin?
The Question There is no shortage of passages exhorting Christians not to sin.[1] So it is no surprise that John also acknowledges in his first letter that Christians can sin.[2] It might be surprising, then to discover that John says that “All those who are born of...
1 John 3 – Children of God: Position or Practice? (Slides)
John explores what it means to be children of God, and deals with both the is/positional/descriptive realities of our salvation by grace through faith, and the ought/practical/prescriptive aspects of what God expects us to do in light of that grace we have received...
“The most effective leadership, management, and efficiency models share traits common with each other, and traits that are ultimately traceable to the pages of the Bible. While these models are often not intentionally rooted in Biblical concepts by those that promote the models, the models illustrate how applying Biblical principles can set a trajectory of success in enterprise and in life. Led By a Lion is designed to introduce some of these leadership, management, and efficiency models, but goes a step further in identifying the Biblical genesis of many of the core traits that fuel the success of these models.”
Five Difficulties for Progressive Dispensationalism
There are at least five reasons that progressive dispensational (PD) represents a departure from a normative hermeneutic (literal grammatical historical) and reading of the Bible. The first two pertain to methodology in arriving at conclusions, and the latter three...
The Anti-Logic Tendency of the Theological Interpretation of Scripture: A Response to and Critique of Chris Gousmett’s Review of Christopher Cone and Redacted Dominionism
INTRODUCTION In 2021, Chris Gousmett[1] penned a rhetorically forceful critical review entitled “Christopher Cone and Redacted Dominionism,” in which he critiques the author and the work entitled Redacted Dominionism: A Biblical Approach to Grounding Environmental...
A Recommended Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by Dr. Christopher Cone All human beings share a common origin and lineage, being made in the image of our Creator, and therefore have undeniable value assigned by our Creator.[1] The sacred EQUALITY of all human...
“This approach has the advantage of seeking to view all knowledge through the lens of Scripture, and to subject all knowledge to the authority of Scripture. It encourages science and research within the field of psychology. It offers a Biblical balance of description and prescription. Of course, if the Bible is unreliable, then the refractive power of Scripture is distortive rather than corrective, but the epistemological premise of this approach is that God’s word is authoritative and sufficient for our understanding, for our equipping, and for our practice. There are many extra-biblical resources that we can employ, but in seeking out how and when to do that, we mustn’t lose sight of the one reliable constant that God has provided for us – the Bible.” –Chapter 9
Dr. Cone, Guest on The Word on Worldviews, Discusses Psychology and Counseling
In this episode of The Word on Worldviews podcast, Kurt and Morné discuss the topic of psychology and counseling with recurring guest Dr. Christopher Cone. Are psychology and a Biblical worldview compatible? What does a Biblical approach to counseling look like?...
Is Romans 10:9-10 About Personal Salvation?
Paul’s Letter to the Romans is focused on the good news (gospel) of God’s righteousness and how it is applied to people who need it. Romans 1-3:20 shows the universal need for God’s righteousness. There aren’t any who do good, not even one.[1] Romans 3:21-4:25...
The Importance of Six-Day Creation (Slides)
Six-day creation is an important pillar of Biblical worldview. Of course, the importance of an assertion does not make it true, and the importance of six-day creation should not be used as an evidence of its truth, but by understanding how central six-day creation is...
“The Green Tree is an exceptional work…provides a vital tool for every Bible interpreter…Just as the root system is the foundation of a tree and directly impacts the health of a tree, hermeneutic method is at the root of one’s worldview. This illustration demonstrates that the hermeneutic method that an interpreter of the Bible employs will significantly affect the outcome. The tree will either be healthy, or it will not be healthy…The authors provide a unique examination of Revelation, Genesis, and Job that demonstrates that the LGH hermeneutic is derived from within Scripture, something that other hermeneutical methods fail to demonstrate. This is perhaps the most crucial principle demonstrated in The Green Tree, and it effectively demonstrates that the LGH hermeneutic is also the Biblical hermeneutic.” – Andrew Friend (Amazon Review)
A Transformative Learning Model for Missional Training and Contextualized Program Development
Presented to the EMS Conference, March 11, 2023, Lakewood, CO Dr. Christopher Cone, ThD, PhD, PhD President/CEO / Research Professor of Transformative Learning and Leadership Vyrsity / Colorado Biblical University / AgathonEDU Educational Group INTRODUCTION...
How to Interpret the Bible: The Scientific Method for Understanding God
When some leaders questioned Jesus about a topic from the Scriptures, Jesus chastised them, saying that they were mistaken, that they were not understanding the Scriptures or the power of God (Matthew 22:29). Jesus’s words remind of us how important it is to base our...
“Be A Man” Conference (Slides)
Slides for the "Be a Man" Conference, Slidell Louisiana and Pass Christian, Mississippi, October 14-16, 2022. Session 1: Sessions 2-4 [gview...
Dr. Cone on The Word on Worldviews Podcast: Q&A
In this special episode of The Word on Worldviews podcast, Kurt and Morné are joined by Dr. Christopher Cone, President of Vyrsity and Colorado Biblical University. The Word on Worldviews is a podcast where two friends discuss the various worldviews and...
The Double-Edged Sword of Dispensationalism: Destructive as Methodology, Constructive as Outcome
by Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, Ph.D Research Professor of Transformative Learning and Leadership Vyrsity / CBU Presented to the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics 9/14/2022 INTRODUCTION As Charles Ryrie catalogued the three aspects of dispensationalism’s sine...
Dr. Cone Interviewed on Transformed 365 Podcast: “What is Dispensationalism?”
Listen in as the Transformed 365 Podcast team with Cody Wallace interviews Dr. Cone, addressing the question, "What is Dispensationalism?" They discuss the importance of the Reformation and its relationship to dispensational thought....

Dr. Cone as Guest on the Whenever We’re Around Podcast
Join the crew of the Whenever We're Around Podcast as the discuss cultural issues, theological questions, and some interesting movie trivia. Don't worry, it's not too long. Just 3 hours......

CRITICAL RACE THEORY: SEARCHING FOR FAILURE
Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, Ph.D The Diagnoses of Critical Race Theory Critical Race Theory (CRT) is to some either ally or oppressor. To one evaluator CRT...

Transformative Teaching and Learning Basics (Slides)
These slide stacks were presented at BJU's 2022 CoRE Conference Part 1: Part 2: [gview...

Biblical Foundations, Exhortations, and Models for Engaging Culture (Slides)
This slide stack was presented at BJU's 2022 CoRE Conference