In other words, we believe that the early creeds and at least one post-Reformatation confession are necessary for defining biblical Christianity. The Conservative Christian Declaration builds upon traditional Christian doctrine additional distinctives we believe to be important.   Over the past six months, I have collaborated with a group of pastors and ministry educators to formulate... Continue Reading

Urban church plants abound, books with titles like For the City or Why Cities Matter multiply, and conferences get titles like “Urban Mission: How to Flourish Your City with the Gospel.” All of this may be the start of a real demographic shift in the American church. Or it might just be a passing fad.... Continue Reading

I do not have the expertise or the zeal to address the question as a whole.  However, I believe that a simple case study can do some good in showing this balanced approach to preaching from the Old Testament.  Let us consider the famous story of David and Goliath and different ways we might approach... Continue Reading

The implication is that the way to achieve the greatest social and cultural transformation is not to focus on social and cultural transformation, but on the “conversion” of individuals from false religions to faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life. Or to put it another way, missionaries... Continue Reading

Religious Left groups will target denominations that ordain only male pastors. Not content with women’s ordination in some churches, the Religious Left will target the Southern Baptist Convention, Presbyterian Church in America and others — presumably including Roman Catholicism — for a perceived injustice.   Below are Institute on Religion and Democracy’s predictions for what religious news... Continue Reading

The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to the readers... Continue Reading

In 2013 The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to... Continue Reading

But that was then, when America was so Christian that it only took a few more tweaks to finish up the job, like abolishing slavery or prohibiting alcohol.  But somehow when that got done the results were deeper racism and the triumph of the Mafia.  It’s discouraging, isn’t it?  So it’s not surprising that by... Continue Reading

In 2013 The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to... Continue Reading

“Ten years ago, everyone was talking about the ‘emergent church,’ ” Mr. Vermurlen said. “And five years ago, people were talking about the ‘missional church.’ And now ‘new Calvinism.’ I don’t want to say the new Calvinism is a fad, but I’m wondering if this is one of those things American evangelicals want to talk... Continue Reading