When you worship Him through your doubts, you cast yourself upon the Rock of Ages. You jump from the hundredth floor of the burning building of sin and pray that He will catch you. You give up your life that you might find it. Doubt is the only way such desperate reliance upon God can spring forth... Continue Reading

Anyone who attempts to misuse God’s word that they might keep women from ever engaging in public discussions of theology must contend with the fact that God has clearly provided women the means to do so. To continue to make such unbiblical demands of women places the men who do so in contention with God... Continue Reading

Our words reveal a core part of who we are on the inside. Scripture is very clear that our words come directly from our hearts: “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of... Continue Reading

Human wisdom—the wisdom of the world—and the wisdom of God through the knowledge of Christ are mutually exclusive. So, the source of a believer’s wisdom must be God alone, through the knowledge of Christ, by the means of God’s Word.   Last time, I began with an attempt to begin to answer the question, What... Continue Reading

In a world of digital shadows, we are forced to return to something more substantial. If you find yourself skeptical of the “evidence” you see on your screen, I invite you to reconsider the costly, blood-bought testimony of the Apostles. Their foundation is one that cannot be edited, deleted, or devalued because they were there,... Continue Reading

Distinctive among the Four Gospels, John’s Gospel’s escalating storyline, message, and themes climax with a purpose statement that invites readers to believe that the promised Messiah is none other than Jesus of Nazareth (John 20:30–31).   John’s Gospel is a distinctive and theologically profound work in the New Testament. It presents a unique perspective on... Continue Reading

What comes to mind when you think about God is of the utmost importance. Like David, you want to be able to exclaim, “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!” (Psalm 139:17) as you consider His protection, presence, purpose, penalty, and purity.   When you think about God, what comes to mind? The... Continue Reading

Classical theism is a family of views that by its very nature is broad enough to include various theological “schools.” Classical theists should feel free to inhabit Thomism, Scotism, or other variegated traditions without immediate worry that they are no longer inhabiting the classical Christian tradition.   Classical theism, given its storied tradition, has many... Continue Reading

Both causal and logical slippery slope considerations are legitimate when constructed properly, and both play a critical role in providing clarity on weighty moral issues.   Slippery slope arguments are a form of reasoning that links one way of thinking to an unintended consequence that’s likely to follow. With moral issues, if a behavior seems... Continue Reading

Tell the whole story, and both ditches lose their appeal. The covenant was never about tribal pride. It was about Christ. And Christ is still gathering a people, from Israel and from the nations, into one redeemed family.   Right now, if you scroll long enough through conservative Christian feeds, you will see two very... Continue Reading