I’ve joined the nation in following, with some degree of fascination, the saga of an Olympic gold medal decathlete announcing on national TV that he is now a woman. This process of becoming a woman has involved, for Jenner, the…
Thoughtful Christians like you are standing up and demanding Biblical doctrine in its most clear fashion, straight-forward tone, with no compromise to the world. If you’ve ever been to the Texas Hill Country Bible Conference, you have received it in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This is the first half of Mike Glodo’s article, the second of which will come later in the week ~ Editor. Recently I was presented with a question about preaching. “Given that contemporary communication studies show that people learn better…
This is the first half of Mike Glodo’s article, the second of which will come later in the week ~ Editor. Recently I was presented with a question about preaching. “Given that contemporary communication studies show that people learn better…
I have been generally impressed by the way the brethren have conducted themselves over the past several days at Ref21 in debating vital issues regarding the presence of grace and merit in the covenant of works. I do not offer…
