On BBC newsnight in October, Southern Baptist Robert Jeffress appeared discussing comments he’d made regarding Mormonism being a cult. Newsnight is a pretty brutal place for Christians but whether you agree with Rev Jeffress’ politics or his take on America, you’ve got to…
October 30 was Reformation Sunday. In light of that I preached a message entitled “Justified” which explores the doctrine of justification by faith from Romans 1:16-17. You can listen to or download it HERE.
Yesterday, I reflected on the forgotten insight of Luther: not his development of the theology of the cross but rather his development of the idea of the theologian of the cross. Behind this idea, however, lies an even more profound…
Yesterday, I reflected on the forgotten insight of Luther: not his development of the theology of the cross but rather his development of the idea of the theologian of the cross. Behind this idea, however, lies an even more profound…
I’m not a good small-talker. Or I should say, when I am, I return home feeling empty and unsatisfied. It’s kind of like going to one of those impressive, gourmet restaurants for dinner. Everything looks fancy and important, the bill…
One of the things that is so striking about the current revival of interest in Reformation theology, broadly conceived, is the absence of perhaps the most glorious contribution of Martin Luther to theological discourse: the notion of the theologian of…
One of the things that is so striking about the current revival of interest in Reformation theology, broadly conceived, is the absence of perhaps the most glorious contribution of Martin Luther to theological discourse: the notion of the theologian of…
…on where this whole story of redemption is going. From Jonathan Edwards’ sermon, “Charity and Its Fruits,” as quoted in God’s Grand Design: Every saint there [in heaven] is a note in a concert of music which sweetly harmonizes with…
Check out Rob Ventura’s new article, the first in a two part series, on the Holy Spirit and the preacher. Given that Calvin was known as the theologian of the Holy Spirit, Ventura’s work seems to be only fitting as…
I have started re-reading Douglas Kelley’s wonderful exposition of 2 Corinthians, New Life in the Wasteland. Dr. Kelley pays special attention to Paul’s insights on the pains and joys of Christian ministry. Blessed be the God and Father of our…
