Director Mel Gibson appeared to reference this in a discussion with Joe Rogan on the sacrificial practices of the Mesoamericans featured in his film Apocalypto. He cited human sacrifice as an indicator of impending civilizational collapse and stated: “We do that. We do.” Gibson is right, but I would make one proviso. We are far... Continue Reading

Pastors who subscribe to the Chicago Statement are technically not able to hold up any printed edition of the Hebrew Old Testament, or the Greek New Testament, or any vernacular translation, and declare to the congregation, “This is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God,” because they have no way to verify it by... Continue Reading

This year’s Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) General Assembly had the potential to be one of the most significant in the history of the PCA, but it did not live up to its full potential. Nonetheless, this was a successful Assembly as it largely continued the status quo of the last five years or so: upholding our... Continue Reading

Understanding the end and how the end has been brought into the present helps situate us in the story of the Bible, and helps us understand where we sit in the unfolding message of the Bible. And it orients the way we should think about God’s promises as already begun to be fulfilled, but not... Continue Reading

The Assembly completed the amendment process to clarify how presbyteries deal with transitional pastors ordained in other denominations, entered into a fraternal partnership with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, amended its Rules of Assembly to clarify how business is to be received by the General Assembly, and instructed the Permanent Committee on Theology to review... Continue Reading

Here is what concerns me.  The Statement says that I am not allowed to hold a view that “posits superiority of race or ethnic identity born of immutable human characteristics.” Of course, I believe that all men and races are equal as being partakers of the image of God, that all men and races are... Continue Reading

God has done for me what He did for Paul when He sent him his thorn in the flesh, which Paul talks about in 2 Corinthians 12. Paul acknowledged that his physical illness was a messenger from Satan. But he realized that Satan, in turn, was on God’s leash. God sovereignly governs the acts of... Continue Reading

I avatars are already being put to use to function as therapists, digital harlots, and loyal companions. Embracing such digital fellowship is not harmless. It’s effectively locking yourself in an echo chamber. Everything in the servers is derived from human language and understanding.   There is a great deal of excitement surrounding the technological advances... Continue Reading

The terminal goal of raising children is not athletic success, good grades, or marriage, but guiding sons and daughters to glorify God in all spheres of life. Fatherhood is Great Commission ministry (Matt. 28:18–20). Children are a stewardship from God, and while each parent plays an essential role in the maturing of a child, fathers... Continue Reading

Many Christian universities and seminaries influenced by theological liberalism have long taught that the book of Genesis should be read symbolically rather than historically. The intent may be to make Christianity more intellectually acceptable, but the result erodes the intended meaning of Scripture.    Data from the National Survey of Religious Leaders reveals that only... Continue Reading