Rick Phillips

Many Christian commenters today are expressing concern about antinomian tendencies in the church.  We are especially seeing attempts to downplay the role of God’s law as a guide to Christian…

Like most Americans, I was astonished by the brazen and inept lies told by NBC anchorman Brian Williams about his faux exploits while covering the war in Iraq.  Moreover, I…

I have decided to go see the movie American Sniper because by all accounts it thoughtfully delves into the moral contours of warfare and killing.  Whether we prefer to acknowledge…

The internet world exploded earlier this month when South Carolina mega-pastor Perry Noble informed his attendees that the Ten Commandments are not commandments after all but promises.  Noble gleaned this…

I am working on the second installment of my series on the Bible and evolution (see the first here), but in the meantime it would be good to address one…

I have greatly appreciated the interaction on this blog regarding the descent clause in the Apostles’ Creed: “he descended into hell.”  For the sake of late comers, this began with…

I finally got out to view the movie “Interstellar,” which my sons and I had been wanting to see all season.  We are all fans of Christopher Nolan, particularly because…

Kudos to Nick Batzig for making us aware of Geerhardus Vos’ lucid treatment of the line, “he descended into hell,” in the Apostles’ Creed.  When I came to my present…

One of my private rituals has to do with Psalm 90 and the changing of each year.  In the church that I serve, I begin the first worship service of…

Here is the final installment of my Christmas devotionals based on the pre-incarnate appearances of Jesus in the Old Testament.  May the Lord bless you all, especially as the gospel…