In the final analysis, however, the decision of the NHS cuts to the heart of why socialized medicine ultimately fails those whom it is designed to serve. In a socialized healthcare system, there are only so many resources with which to work and the bottom line plays a disproportionately large role in healthcare decisions. The... Continue Reading

In which case, how revolutionary was the recovery of union with Christ? Did its advocates simply tinker with the ordo salutis or did they seek to apply union to ecclesiology, liturgy and the sacraments? From this seat, it looks like union had a narrow application, chiefly to a discussion of the application of redemption that... Continue Reading

But it is not too early for us to consider and determine how that history may be written. If New Calvinism is simply a trend, a movement, or a marketing machine then by all means, let’s let it die. But if New Calvinism really does represent doctrine that the Bible makes plain, if it really... Continue Reading

Some leaders try to stay in competition with those who ought to be seen as partners or complements to Christ’s mission in their communities. They are always pointing out the flaws of other churches, the deficiencies of their leaders, touting their own successes against the others’ failures as a sign of how “we’re doing it... Continue Reading

“Now? Sexual liberty finds itself in a bind.  At the very time sexuality is dominating the culture at an even more rapid rate than before, and in an age when you are defined by your sexuality, the small matter of consent is rearing its head.  And there is much confusion.”   And another one bites the dust.... Continue Reading

We learn that Beale faithfully reflects the teaching of the Reformed tradition in his repeated claim that Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone is the “necessary-causal ground” of our justification and that the instrument whereby we receive Christ and his righteousness is faith alone, both in the “already” and in the “not yet.”    ... Continue Reading

Today the term evangelical in the USA means (supposedly) conservative in politics, and hence “Votes Republican.” This definition is not going away. The political folks have won. Let the political evangelicals have the term. Everyone else walk away. Call yourself something else. Perhaps Christian will come back in vogue.   The idea of abandoning evangelicalism is not... Continue Reading

It overestimates the power of the human will and emotions. It assumes that if only the person tried harder or thought more positively, things would be better. It assumes that the problem is with the person’s effort or attitude. This ends up isolating the sufferer from resources and people that may be necessary for their... Continue Reading

To help clarify, I’m for any resource that helps us understand the Bible more. Including, but not limited to, lexicons, grammars, etc. In the words of 2 Timothy 4:13, bring me the scrolls, especially the parchments. But the issue at stake with the sufficiency of Scripture in counseling is what to do with wisdom from... Continue Reading

Do not read the prattling posts of an idiot; He speaks many words yet says nothing of value. One who seeks to incite drama and discord is wicked; he spews fake news and his lies are as malware for your brain. He who swallows nonsense like delicious morsels is not woke, and she who births... Continue Reading