Dr. DOUG GEIVETT is a professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, BIOLA University in La Mirada, California. He has earned a B.S. in Religious Education from Multnomah College, a M.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Gonzaga University, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from USC.
He has written or edited several books and spoken on issues related to the New Apostolic Reformation, Christian apologetics, and the Christian life to audiences all over the world. The titles of some of these books are Evil and the Evidence for God, In Defense of Miracles, A New Apostolic Reformation, Super Apostles and his newly published book, Counterfeit Kingdom.
Doug was the former president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He has served as minister to college students in the Pacific Northwest and in Southern California and continues to speak in churches and on university campuses on subjects related to apologetics and the Christian life. His research interests lie in philosophy of religion, philosophical theology
and epistemology.
Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church with Holly Pivec
Is there a new reformation happening in the church? It depends on who you ask. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders and teach that God is giving new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity? In this session, Doug and Holly will show how the NAR’s key tenets distort the gospel, twist the Scriptures, are influenced by New Age practices, and lead faithful Christians to shipwreck their faith. They will also offer practical suggestions for those who are already influenced by NAR, curious about it, or concerned about loved ones who have been swept up in the movement.
Jesus’ Overlooked Warning with Holly Pivec
Most people know Jesus’s teachings about forgiveness, giving to the needy, and loving your enemies. But there is one teaching many have overlooked. “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matt. 7:15). This sober warning underscores the urgent need for believers to be on alert for false prophets. But if Jesus warned that false prophets wear clever disguises, how can you tell whether an alleged prophet is the real deal or an imposter? In this session, Doug and Holly will equip you to detect the difference.
Why I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
What kind of evidence grounds belief in the resurrection of Jesus? Can we know that Jesus Christ rose from the dead? In this session, Doug combines the evidence of history, the background evidence for theism, and experimental evidence to support Christian belief in the resurrection. He then compares the status of this belief with acceptance of other miracle claims, both ancient and modern.
Who’s Afraid of Christian Nationalism?
What is Christian nationalism and how should we think about it? In this session, Doug addresses these questions and presents a few guidelines for Christian engagement in the world of politics.