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Johnson C. Philip (born 3 April 1954) is an Indian physicist and Christian theologian. As of 2015, he is Principal of Brethren Theological College in Kerala,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Bible Schools )〕 and one of the most prominent contemporary figures in the Indian Brethren movement and also in Christian apologetics and creationism .〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Johnson C. Philip )〕 Philip was born in the State of Kerala, and subsequently lived in Chennai, Kota (Rajasthan), and Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh). ==Theological views== Philip is a strong proponent of creation science and has written several books promoting creationism as opposed to evolution. Philip opposes both strict Calvinism and strict Arminianism, and has spoken against what he sees as increasing Calvinist influence among the Indian Brethren. He accuses Calvinists of making God the author of sin and of undermining the Dispensationalist theology of the Plymouth Brethren. A supporter of Israel, he claims that many Calvinists are anti-Israel and promote supersessionism, the doctrine that the Church has replaced Israel in God's redemptive purpose, which he believes is a false teaching. He also opposes Open Theism, a theory that God's foreknowledge of the future is limited, that is promoted by some of the more radical Arminians. Philip states that he stands mid-way between Calvinism and Arminianism, accepting some tenets of both theological systems. By international standards, Philip is considered to be a conservative influence in Open Brethren circles. Philip opposes the Charismatic movement〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Brethren Movement in India )〕 and has co-authored (with Saneesh Cherian) a book arguing for a cessationist understanding of the New Testament — the opinion that the so-called sign gifts like miracles, divine healing, and speaking in tongues were given only to the early Church for the purpose of authenticating the apostles, and "ceased" on the death of the last apostle. Philip also lectures in Christian apologetics. He argues that Christians should evangelise non-Christians such as Hindus, Muslims, and believers in evolution by emphasizing what he sees as the uniqueness of Biblical revelation and of Jesus Christ, not by attacking other religions and philosophies directly. Philip also opposes syncretism and has spoken out against a teaching promoted by some preachers, including some Brethren, that equates the Hindu god Prajapati with Jesus Christ. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Johnson Philip」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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