If we are to appreciate the full vision that Augustine lays forth in this monumental work, then we should read it from beginning to end. His writing rewards the patient reader, and following him through the twists and turns of his prose will gain an education in how to think with integrity and intensity from... Continue Reading

Building a family-friendly culture, in general, must start in the household of God. Churches are to be the soil in which young men and women learn the sacrifice required to be good husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. And if this family friendly culture is to have any stability…then there must be revival in our... Continue Reading

‘Stockholm Syndrome Christianity’ is an accessible yet rich read that diagnoses a pathology coming from within modern Christianity. Especially troublesome is that many leading and previously venerable Christian figures show clear symptoms of the pathology. In a firm yet kind way, West’s book provides ample evidence that the diagnosis is correct, and that Christians must address... Continue Reading

Martin’s attempts to “unclobber” these six passages fall short. He rehearses well-worn liberal interpretations of the six common passages from Scripture that are used in the homosexual debate. His theological interpretations are false because he does not use a biblical-theological approach to interpret Scripture and he does not properly consider Genesis 1–3 in his examination. ... Continue Reading

“In the biblical view, truth is that which is ultimately, finally, and absolutely real, or the ‘way it is,’ and therefore is utterly trustworthy and dependable, being grounded in God’s own reality and truthfulness. . . . Belief in something doesn’t make it true; only truth makes a belief true. But without truth, a belief may... Continue Reading

Jesus thus prophesies that Jerusalem itself will be destroyed, as the Gospel of Luke makes clear (Luke 21:20). This prophecy was fulfilled in AD70 when God sent the Roman armies to besiege and destroy the city. It was God’s judgment on his faithless people, on the city that rejected his Son. Jesus therefore warns his... Continue Reading

If the question is, “Why are these books SO great–so as to be esteemed above all others?”–the answer, in my opinion, would be, “Because they are totally committed to the service of the One, True, and Only God, who has revealed Himself in His Son our Lord Jesus Christ.”    It is my humble opinion, that the two greatest and most... Continue Reading

Some of what Gerber says about the customer and a business’s development and function simply won’t work, because it is going to conflict with parts of our theology. However, he stresses legitimate ideas about systems, order and uniformity that are of value. Some of the businesses that succeeded have these things down, so that employees... Continue Reading

“We can’t protect kids until we adults cure ourselves of any illusions that this is just another passing fad, a fringe movement that affects very few and will dissipate on its own. Gender ideology has a committed, well-funded, multi-faction army promoting and defending it. It’s going to take the equivalent on the other side to... Continue Reading

Mere Christian Hermeneutics has much to commend it. Both of us have benefitted greatly from Vanhoozer’s numerous insights. Indeed, Vanhoozer provides some level of insight into nearly every ongoing conversation about biblical interpretation, and those already engaged in these discussions will glean much from his work.   Bridge-building or betrayal? Genuine unity or fundamental compromise? Throughout... Continue Reading