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

The most basic element of music is rhythm. This is true of faithfulness as well. A life of faithfulness is not accomplished in one burst or sporadic starts and stops, but a rhythm of steady diligence over time. Singing reminds us of this. We cannot sing an entire song in one second; rather, music exists... Continue Reading

Paul expects someone to ask, “Is there unrighteousness with God?” He answers firmly, “God forbid” (Rom. 9:14). Paul explains that God has total freedom to show mercy on whom he pleases. He quotes the Lord’s statement, “I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will... Continue Reading

Not only can our emotions point to where idols may lurk in our lives, but they can also enliven worship where we do want it directed: toward the Lord of heaven. This is because our emotions were built into humanity in the first place to connect our hearts to the Lord himself. We were made... Continue Reading

This book is tremendously helpful for Christians trying to make sense of liberty in all its forms. No, the reader is not handed pre-packaged answers to be deployed in the next public outrage about this or that infringed freedom. Rather, we are taught to think more carefully about how freedom works, what its truest sources... Continue Reading

Jesus says, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other” (Matt. 6:24). And while he’s referring to the love of money, it pertains to the love of sex as well. Will we serve our... Continue Reading

Winthrop wanted the Christian commonwealth in Massachusetts to be a beacon for Christ and to differ from the rest of the world. He wanted the people to keep covenant with God, lest His wrath break out on them for breaching that covenant.   Many Europeans who fled religious persecution in the old country came to the... Continue Reading