Missions, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
God’s sovereignty is fuel for our faithfulness–not a deterrent to hard work and sacrifice but the best motivation for it.
One of the most common objections to the doctrine of election is that people do not see the point of sharing the good news and working hard for the gospel if God has already chosen who will believe. But human logic sometimes runs in the opposite of biblical logic. The world says “Why speak if... Continue Reading
Pastor Mark Driscoll apologizes for missteps, quits social media
"I don't see how I can be both a celebrity and a pastor, and so I am happy to give up the former so that I can focus on the latter," he wrote.
Driscoll also wrote that “my angry-young-prophet days are over. I understand that people who saw or experienced my sin during this season are hurt and in some cases have not yet come to a place of peace or resolution.” He wrote, “I have been burdened by this for the past year and have had private... Continue Reading
Outrage Porn and the Christian Reader
Like pornography, this kind of outrage is ultimately self-centered and self-gratifying.
There are times for outrage. There are times to turn away from leaders who have proven themselves unworthy or unfaithful. There are times to expose the charlatan or the unfaithful and to make a fuss and to raise an outcry for the sake of distancing ourselves and protecting others. But it’s not every time. It’s... Continue Reading
The Reformation Isn’t Over
Should the Reformation continue to hold a place of importance in the church that faces such immense opposition as that coming from radical, gospel-hating secularism?
With the ebb and flow of human history, the forces arrayed against the church and her Lord and the particular front upon which the battle rages hottest will change. Rome’s theology has evolved and her arguments have been modified, but the issues remain very much what they were when Luther and Eck battled at Leipzig,... Continue Reading
Mother Nature? Nature is not our mother
Instead, nature is part of God’s creation, and our responsibility.
There is a sense in which nature is our responsibility, just as it is my responsibility to care for my children and just as it is my responsibility to invest and minister in the children of the next generation. When nature sends tornadoes our way, we cannot control them. Nevertheless, we have made huge strides... Continue Reading
Jury Finds University Discriminated Against Christian Professor in Denying Promotion
Adams’ conversion to Christianity and his outspokenness on current events soon resulted in “tension” on campus as some disagreed with his views and manner of presentation
On Thursday, the jury agreed with attorneys for Adams, concluding that he was unjustly denied a promotion because of the views he expressed in print and broadcast media, which were protected by the First Amendment. “They concluded that the University of North Carolina Wilmington retaliated against Dr Adams by denying him a promotion in 2006... Continue Reading
The Accidental Complementarian
How I came to embrace this misunderstood label.
Being a complementarian woman in an egalitarian world is wildly unpopular; it can also be perceived as decidedly ignorant. Some readers may sympathize with my hope for reprieve. And while the word has fallen out of favor with some, I know no other way to decide the contentions of my own heart than biblically. That verse... Continue Reading
Hobby Lobby’s Steve Green stands on faith against Obamacare mandate
While scores of faith-based organizations and private business owners have filed suit seeking exemption from the mandate, Hobby Lobby has become the standard-bearer for religious opposition.
Hobby Lobby has provided insurance with contraception coverage for years, paying for 16 of the FDA-approved forms, from barrier methods to pills that prevent fertilization. Not covered: intrauterine devices and morning-after pills such as Plan B. Those, the FDA acknowledges, could prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb. Blocking implantation would “terminate life”... Continue Reading
Nigeria Christians Mourn Deaths in Massive Killings
Both attacks over the weekend in Kaduna state claimed the lives of nearly 150 people
In one of the most recent attacks, that took place on Friday night, March 14, into the morning hours of Saturday, March 15, the “herdsmen’s” attack was described to the Nigerian newspaper Sunday Vanguard by a survivor from Ugwar Sankwai village, and related by the Barnabas Fund: “They fired into homes. As women and children scampered to escape, they were... Continue Reading
Should Churches Stop Performing Civil Marriages?
Churches should join together only those who meet the creational criteria for marriage
“Churches should only marry those who are accountable to the Church and to the gathered witnesses, and who are held to their vows. The marrying parson who stands where the wedding coordinator tells him to, reads his script, and signs the paperwork for whatever couple shows up is a disgraceful hireling and ought to do... Continue Reading