Practical Postmodernists
Many Christians today consciously or subconsciously let their personal experience determine their interpretation of the Bible. It’s easy to make that mistake. Any Bible study group accidentally encourages it when […]
Should a Christian attend a same-sex wedding?
It is an honor to be invited to someone’s wedding. It speaks to trust, love, loyalty, and friendship. It means those who invited you value your relationship and want you […]
God Who Comes Near: Hebrews 2 and the Gospel’s Contrast with Islam
The Hebrews author provides us in 2:14–18 with some remarkable Christology. The necessity of the Incarnation is discussed, along with Jesus’ death and the role of Jesus as High Priest. […]
How Much Do You Believe the Gospel?
“. . . We have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations.” (Romans 1:5, ESV) From […]
We Need a Better Conversation About IVF
In 2005, Lewis Black was headlining the Radio and Television Correspondent’s Association Dinner, when he decided to address the politically-oriented crowd with a bit of sardonic levity. “I’m sitting with […]
Practices of Disciple Making Churches: Convictional Leadership
Church leaders have come to the same realization—your congregation is only as passionate about making disciples as you are. It’s a sobering thought. A clarifying one. And for many leaders, […]
Helping Our Students Navigate Doubt, Deconstruction, and Faith
I’m not sure about you, but I sense a spark of revival taking place in our country right now. The name of Jesus is being proclaimed, and people are being […]
Walking through a Psalm of Resurrection
Psalm of Resurrection and God’s Surprising Grace Psalm of Resurrection reveals dramatic reversals. David experienced God’s power turning near-death into life, sorrow into joy, and silence into singing. This psalm […]