The Bad Faith of the White Working Class
Church attendance has fallen substantially among the members of the white working class in recent years, just when they need it most.
Though many working-class whites have lost any ties to church, they haven’t necessarily abandoned their faith. More than one in three identify as evangelical, and well over 75 percent claim some Christian affiliation. But that faith has become deinstitutionalized. They may watch megachurch broadcasts or join prayer circles on Facebook, but they largely avoid the... Continue Reading
The Calvinist’s Ultimate Concern
The primary interest of Reformed theology is the triune God
Other Christians say that evangelism or revival is their great concern, and these things must concern us greatly, of course. But ultimately, we have only one concern: to know God, to serve Him, and to see Him glorified. That is our main objective. The salvation of the lost is important because it leads to the... Continue Reading
Which Is It?
Those who have made the charge that Drs. Grudem and Ware are outside Nicene orthodoxy have not done so lightly.
While I respect Dr. Mohler and I appreciate his desire to defend both orthodoxy and his associates, I have to wonder if he’s aware of statements by Dr. Ware that deny the Nicene creed on eternal generation and eternal procession In the continuing discussion over the Trinity, Dr. Albert Mohler has weighed in to... Continue Reading
What Youth Leaders Wish Parents Knew
Here are some things that most youth leaders wished parents knew and believed before ever dropping their children off for youth group.
Many people think that youth groups are a waste of time, but I don’t. I think that they are some of the greatest things God uses to advance his kingdom and to stir up a desire to serve the Lord like nowhere else. As parents, we have a huge responsibility to be thankful for these... Continue Reading
Sexuality, Identity, Sin, and Denying Ourselves to Follow Christ
Our culture sees sexuality as being fundamental to our identity; Christians do not.
“I am not defined by my sin. I’m not defined by my temptations. I’m defined by who I am before God the Father in Jesus Christ…. As I’m battling against those temptations, there are times I can hear a voice saying, “Sam, stop trying to be somebody else. This is who you are. Just accept... Continue Reading
What I Can’t Know If I Don’t Know the Trinity
When you don’t know God as Trinity, there’s not much you can know about the Gospel
Without a knowledge that God is eternally Father to the Son, we will not understand the marvel of that highest privilege of the gospel: the adoption unto Sonship into which are admitted in union with Christ by which we can cry “Abba, Father!” I’ve already written of the recent controversy over the Trinity and... Continue Reading
Why the Trinitarian Controversy Was Inevitable
Reformed scholasticism has emerged as a resource for positive systematic theology that scholars are now able to critique novel evangelical ideas that arise in the Reformed/evangelical world
Because of this clash between the conservatives and the liberals within theological institutions of the time, there emerged an entire group of evangelical scholars who were trained in seminaries or in other related fields but were not trained in a way that cultivated in them an appreciation for the task of traditional dogmatics. Whether for... Continue Reading
Hope After Brexit
At first glance, the prognosis might seem gloomy
“I voted for Brexit, so the observations below will inevitably tilt toward that side of the debate. Many committed Christians were for remain, and their thoughts will be different. Rather than pouring fuel on the flames in a time of concern, this article is intended as a defense of Britain’s decision that may offer people some reassurance.” ... Continue Reading
Manipulative Ministers
If we find ourselves to be manipulative ministers who are overly interested in power, control, and institutional advancement, let us repent and leave Jesus’ people alone
“Friends, do not assume that because men are disciples, priests, pastors, or elders they are servant-hearted and Christ-centered. There have always been manipulative ministers in the religious circles of Jesus Christ. In addition, do not let these manipulative ministers discourage you from giving worship to God as you feel led. Go to the scriptures to learn how Christ would... Continue Reading
Character in Leadership — Does it Still Matter?
If the issues seemed to be so clear to evangelicals in the 1990s, how do I explain what appears to be they mixed signals coming from evangelicals in the midst of the 2016 presidential election?
I cite that article I wrote during the Clinton crisis to document arguments the importance of sexual morality and character to leadership. I read those words because I want to make certain I am consistent over time and not bending my argument to the political urgency of the moment. If I were to support, much... Continue Reading
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