Tag Christianity and Culture

The End of the Evangelical Experiment?

There is a certain irony in asking whether the evangelical experiment has come to an end at precisely the moment when evangelicalism appears, at least superficially, to be everywhere. Its language permeates Christian discourse; its institutions dominate the Protestant landscape;…

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On Taking Toys R Us Literally

Doctrine and theology are one thing. Political and cultural policies are another. Are they united? Yes, but their union allows those who know Scripture to distinguish them from each other and not blur the lines of distinction so that you…

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Worship as Spiritual Discipline

We are a people who want things quickly and easily. We have moved from dial-up internet to immediate access to the world’s information in our pockets. We grow impatient when our devices lag, embrace the microwave and the instant pot,…

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Have a Ministry of Small Things

It has attained the status of a Christian motto: “Attempt great things for God.” Some people are surprised to learn that these words aren’t in the Bible but were spoken by the pioneering missionary William Carey. As disciples of Christ,…

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True Politics and the Ethic of Love, Pt. 2

Ever since Augustine’s The City of God Western political thought has kept some kind of separation – in lesser or greater degrees – between heavenly politics and earthly politics. Oliver O’Donovan clarifies this truth when he writes that “the opposition…

Lord Sabaoth His Name

For many Christians, a favourite hymn is the one penned by Martin Luther, “A Mighty Fortress.” On Reformation Day—and throughout the year—the church sings this hymn with great passion. After a sermon celebrating the power and faithfulness of God our…