“My Name’s Blurryface”
I’ve reached that point in my life where my kids are always trying to be the DJ in the car. And let me tell you, there are many “conversations” about the songs that are out now. If you will pardon…
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The Act & Habit of Faith in Relation to Union with Christ
I’ve been meaning to write a book on important theological distinctions and how they can be of practical use to ministers and lay Christians. In the past I’ve discussed the distinction between God’s absolute power and God’s ordained power. Today…
Fear and Faith
I guess you wouldn’t expect me to use the word “comforting” to describe a book that is about fear. Well, that’s what happens when you read Trillia Newbell. She is an encourager, and her book isn’t only about fear, it’s…
Will the American Church Be a New Smyrna?
As the Supreme Court deliberates on the question of homosexual marriage, American Christians are bracing for a level of government persecution yet unknown to us. The fear is that with homosexuality declared a constitutional right, opposition will officially be akin…
Promoting Our Housewife Theologian
At our recording session last week, la Diva was complaining in a loud, if not stentorian, voice that the Alliance doesn't promote her like other more prestigious outfits promote their famous housewife theologians, complete with snazzy photo shoots and respectful…
The dying thief: What was so great about his faith?
There are many acts of extraordinary faith in the Bible. The one that has impressed me the most concerns the dying thief on the cross. We could take the approach that he had nothing to lose, so he decided to…
Confessions, Oedipus Rex, and Dust in the Wind
Of all the advantages of creeds and confessions, the most neglected and yet one of the most important is the element of protest. Forgive me indulging my Bannermania once again, but The Ecclesiologist puts it this way: ‘In its office…
Two Kingdoms Politics [part 4]
This is the fourth part of Brad Littlejohn’s series exploring ‘two kingdoms’ theology. The introductory post can be found here, the second dealing with ecumenism here, and the third treating pastoring is found here. – Editor When the subject of…
Basil of Caesarea
Stephen M. Hildebrand, Basil of Caesarea. Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014. 224 pp. $24.99 J.I. Packer once likened the English Puritans to the giant redwood trees of California, that not only astound by…
Basil of Caesarea
Stephen M. Hildebrand, Basil of Caesarea. Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014. 224 pp. $24.99 J.I. Packer once likened the English Puritans to the giant redwood trees of California, that not only astound by…