It is possible that the current situation may change and civil authorities may challenge the right of churches to uphold their teachings and practices.  So far though, while the threat looms, this has not happened.  In the event that it does, Christian churches should make it as difficult and painful as possible for a tyrannical... Continue Reading

When I became a Christian one of the first things to impact my life was the knowledge that I could have complete peace of mind because of the blood of Christ. As my understanding of how Jesus had won the victory over sin and death deepened, I knew that I could trust Him for everything... Continue Reading

This is not to say that Christian hypocrisy is excusable.  It is to say that such so often becomes an illegitimate conversation stopper when we need all the voices we can get to vie for these precious children, these voiceless victims.  Our care for them should never stop at public outcry on their behalf, but... Continue Reading

It’s a Gospel issue because God made us and that truth is essential to the Gospel message (Genesis 1:26-27). Creation tells us that we are not the result of chance, but the direct and unique work of God. He made us for his own glory and for his own purposes.  So when defenseless human beings,... Continue Reading

When I hear a statement like “This project is intended for…laypeople who seriously engage the Scriptures,” it gets to me like the “You must be at least this tall to ride this ride” sign. Sure, brand new Christians have a lot to learn, and it will take some growing in the basic doctrines of the... Continue Reading

At the outset of this article we noted the danger of conflating justification and sanctification. There is, however, another danger–namely, separating justification and sanctification so as to downplay the importance of sanctification. While the imputed righteousness of Christ is sufficient for us on the day of judgment, it is not the only aspect of salvation... Continue Reading

Liberal arts has not been killed by parental or student philistinism, or the cupidity of today’s educational institutions whose excessive costs have made the liberal arts into an unattainable luxury. In too many ways the liberal arts have died not by murder but by suicide.   I was a few minutes early for class. Father... Continue Reading

And this is what the anti-corruption agenda often ends up stimulating: the creation of organizations that are more obsessed with abiding by the new and burdensome processes than they are with achieving their stated goals…when inept organizations adopt “best practices” such as financial management systems and procurement rules, they become too distracted by decision-distorting protocols... Continue Reading

The threat of cultic distortions is something the church must struggle with in every generation and in every age. It is also important to understand that even legitimate churches may contain within it practices that reflect the behavior of the cults. Cults can emerge within the structures of certain churches.   When is a church... Continue Reading

Do you really think God needs you or I to do anything in order to accomplish what he wills? We’re overestimating our value by 100% if we do. God uses means to accomplish his will, yes. However, he decides the means, not us. He chooses his servants, both great and small, to accomplish the tasks... Continue Reading