Only the word of God and its faithful exposition—that is, exposition in line with the hermeneutical principles stated in The Arte of Prophecying—could accomplish the monumental tasks before sixteenth-century Puritans. Perkins in particular strove to transform an ignorant and immoral people, exhorting them to live up to the Reformation principles England had officially adopted. So, in... Continue Reading

Amid hardship, leaders can be tempted to withdraw into cynicism. It’s one thing to face challenges we knew were coming, to have seen the rough waves and sailed into them conscious of the threats. But what about when the storm comes in entirely unexpected or is far more severe than we anticipated? Suddenly we can... Continue Reading

They begin with the assumption of racism and look to find it. They say everyone who doesn’t do this is complicit in the problem, including just for disagreeing with Critical Race Theory. And they reject the fundamental liberal, reasonable, legal, and scientific principles upon which liberal societies operate. That is, even though they touch on... Continue Reading

At the beginning of Jesus’s public ministry, he walked into the Jordan River to be baptized by John. But why would the sinless Son participate in a baptism of repentance? This surprising start to Jesus’s ministry carries at least five meanings: he fulfilled old-covenant expectations, consecrated himself for his mission, represented those whom he came... Continue Reading

Often, images in apocalyptic literature are supplied by previous Scripture. Accordingly, to understand the meaning of an apocalyptic vision in the Bible, and especially in Revelation, one must know the many inspired passages that they draw upon. Likewise, when texts like Daniel 10 have a clear vision of Christ in places like Revelation 1 (i.e.,... Continue Reading

If we are so prone to wander, what can turn our feet from the well-worn path of destruction? How can we possibly commit to the command in Ephesians 5:15 to “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise”? We, along with Lot, Samson, and David, would be a people without hope if it... Continue Reading

His embodiment of wisdom calls us to live as wise sons and daughters of God. His kingship over all things calls us to be ambassadors of his reign, to pray that his kingdom will come on earth at is it is in heaven, and to imprecate for his victory over our true Enemy – whether... Continue Reading

I read Jesus and John Wayne, but I do not recommend it. It is well-written, but it is misleading and is a mischaracterization of evangelicalism. But, my fear is that if we aren’t careful, this book could become a work of prophecy instead of an attempt at history. Without careful course correction, evangelicals could become so... Continue Reading

“All things must work together for my salvation.” That’s quite a bold statement. That means, dear Christian, that everything that has transpired this week in your life is sovereignly superintended for your eternal joy in God. As a week like this one draws closer to its conclusion, surely that is a reminder we all need... Continue Reading

What was so compelling to the justices nearly two decades after Roe is likely to be so after nearly five. The Court has endorsed the relationship between women’s equality and their reproductive freedom as an adequate basis for federal laws about pregnancy non-discrimination and family medical leave. Levelling the playing field in the marketplace, so that women’s... Continue Reading