When the old Christendom spoke of the coming again of the Lord Jesus, it always thought first of all of a great day of judgment. And as un-Christmas-like as this idea may appear to us, it comes from early Christianity and must be taken with utter seriousness… The coming of God is truly not only... Continue Reading

The phrase “extraordinary callings in ordinary places” captures a key dimension of Covenant College’s mission, as we seek to educate and equip students for the pathways of God’s calling, most of which we would rightly call ordinary. They will live and work and serve mostly via the routines of jobs and family life and church... Continue Reading

The angels who celebrated “glory to God” also celebrated “peace for man.” In Jesus full reconciliation with God has been made available to those on whom His pleasure rests. In this final part of our three-part series on Christmas according to the Angels, we contemplate the truth that the birth announcements of the angels celebrated... Continue Reading

On behalf of all of us at The Aquila Report, we wish you and yours the blessings of God on this special holiday. Check back tomorrow for great articles of news and opinion. Don K. Clements, Board Chairman/Publisher Dominic Aquila, Board Vice Chairman/Editor in Chief Bob Davis, Board Member/Treasurer Doug Hart, Board Member/Secretary Toby Holt,... Continue Reading

We have this strange accumulation of customs and stories (what do a fantasy prince who cracks nuts in his extra time or a marginalized reindeer with a bright red nose really have to do with the Incarnation anyway?) They’re part of being an American Christian. I grew up with them. Having turned in the last... Continue Reading

The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He is the redeemer of God’s elect. Think of his three offices for us. He is the prophet of prophets. The priest of priests. The king of kings. Think of his two states—the state of his humiliation, i.e. his descent for us, followed by his... Continue Reading

The angels tell us that, when it comes to saving sinners, the God of the Bible is partial to no nationality, language, status, gender, or other distinction made among mankind. None of these distinctions counts against us sinners. None of them exccludes us from God’s saving work and will. In our first installment in this... Continue Reading

When you confound that structure—when Dad sleeps with a man, Dad sleeps with another woman, or Mom sleeps with Grandpa—the family falls apart. Kids need clear roles and relationships. Without this, they get disoriented. Mess with the family, and you mess up the kids. There are certain questions now pressed upon us that previous generations... Continue Reading

Other than the Holy Spirit, they are the most pivotal players in the drama that we know as the Christmas story; they are the most pivotal players in the accounts God gave us about the birth of Jesus our Lord. Matthew the Evangelist tells us that it was one of them who brought the announcement... Continue Reading

A Democratic Congress, discharged by the voters on Nov. 2, has as one of its last official acts, imposed its San Francisco values on the armed forces of the United States. ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is to be repealed. Open homosexuals are to be welcomed with open arms in all branches of the armed services.... Continue Reading