We see here that Hodge may grant a principle of subordination to the Son, but that subordination cannot be one of His nature or the person holding that view is what he calls a Semi-Arian. Grudem would obviously reject some of the other items listed among subordination, but the point stands that Hodge states a... Continue Reading

How did we get here? What led young men to believe that sex is a thing to be forcibly inflicted on young women? What led them to see themselves so dishonorably and to view women so cheaply? Sin unchecked, sex commoditized, and selves worshiped. Young men live without boundaries and with no sense of who... Continue Reading

A watchmaker winds his watch and lets it run until it winds down. The watch fulfills its purpose best at the very beginning if its existence when it is new and freshly wound. Someday, inevitably, it will wind down and stop forever, never to fulfill its true purpose again. Not so with creation. Creation is... Continue Reading

Complementarian men should respond to women with a listening ear and a resolve to better teach what headship actually means and what it does not mean. They should be reaching out to abused women, whose husbands and churches hide under the banner of headship and complementarianism, and call out the abuse and false teaching loud... Continue Reading

There are many strands to this magnificent history. When the nation divided after the death of Solomon, for example, ten tribes formed the nation of Israel, but two tribes remained loyal to the house of David: Judah and Benjamin (1 Kings 12:21). Judah was always the pledge of Benjamin’s safety, with all the Messianic strands... Continue Reading

But what does seem clear to me is that confessional Protestants need to think long and hard about their connections to evangelicalism, broadly conceived. There are other, better options out there. For example, Reformed catholicity, of the kind being sketched out by Scott Swain and Michael Allen, seems more thoughtful, to have more theological and... Continue Reading

The flag communicates many things to many people, but it does not communicate the one thing needed:  Jesus Christ and him crucified.  Because the flag is a sign without an agreed upon ‘thing signified’ it obscures, distracts and may in fact be hindering people’s receptivity to the glorious good news of Christ.    The presence... Continue Reading

I am not a super woman. In fact, I admit to my share of grumbling about the sacrifice required in my role as a pastor’s wife. I do many things in my own strength and get overwhelmed. These attitudes do not automatically go away when the church gets bigger, either. But, I do pray that God will give... Continue Reading

Sure, they are pretty committed to Jesus. Yes, they are greatly affected and improved by the Holy Spirit. Absolutely, they are much sharper role models than most — including the one writing this devotional. There is much to be appreciated and admired in these men and their ministry. However, despite Jesus’ calling and usage of... Continue Reading

“Whatever else we lose in this life, we cannot lose our salvation. It is cancer proof. It is abuse proof. It is even death proof. These are the truths we run to when life kicks us.”   I have buried too many children in my ministry. I have watched helpless parents weep in torment. I... Continue Reading