William F. Buckley recognized that to defend Western civilization, you must also be civilized. This is not to say that would-be culture warriors must share Buckley’s taste in music or literature or art. But it is true that character is destiny.   The late William F. Buckley, the founder of National Review, host of The Firing Line, and... Continue Reading

Pastor Watson was gracious, humble, pastoral, and brilliant. There is just something about the things he writes/says that is almost bordering on the miraculous. He has a way of stating things, seemingly-spontaneously, that are sweetly peppered with fascinating nuances from the Scripture and Christ’s gospel of grace.   One of the great Puritans, Thomas Watson... Continue Reading

Rev. O’Neill was also passionate about spreading the gospel of Christ around the world, embarking on regular trips to Asia and South America to assist in the education and preparation of future ministers, often teaching in countries where the gospel faced significant and official opposition from the government. His life is celebrated by thousands of... Continue Reading

John Witherspoon is arguably the most important Presbyterian in American History. There is not much of significance in his era that he did not influence in some measure.…If Witherspoon were to pay a visit to the nation today, what would he think of the religious, political, and educational situation in the land for which he... Continue Reading

Arius’ first main opponent was Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria. He recognized Arius’ position not as a progression in Christian theology, but a digression from the Apostolic faith. When Emperor Constantine called for the matter to be settled, the church council of Nicaea (AD 325) convened. The council confessed the Son homoousious (“one substance”) with the Father, and... Continue Reading

[Paul] was the only one on board who had counsel from God Himself, the One who holds the storm in His hands. Notice what the men around Paul received, just by being with him. Wise counsel…gracious protection…courageous faith.    My mother used to quote the old saying: “You are a product of the books you... Continue Reading

Did Christ, the eternal Word from the Father, suffer for our sake or not? If it was only his flesh that suffered, then can we say that Christ tasted death for everyone? Or must we say, his flesh alone did? Cyril believes the Nestorian logic of the passion requires the latter belief; and he may... Continue Reading

Certainly, Keller possessed outsized gifts, but he also put his time to good use. A friend of mine who knew Keller personally says that many desire Keller’s impact and influence without his piety and study. His piety was more than his reading of great works and Scripture, but it was not less than that.  ... Continue Reading

Politics matters, and those called to work in that world serve God and their neighbors in doing so. But it’s not the only thing in life, or even the most important thing. Far from it. We can all thank God that, with the bird’s-eye view offered by the prospect of death, Ben Sasse has blessed... Continue Reading

Lament is the God-given language that bridges suffering and praise. It allows believers to process pain honestly while moving toward trust. Far from opposing joy, lament creates a pathway to it. A third of the Psalms are laments, using this “minor-key” language to wrestle with grief and reaffirm confidence in God’s grace. Lament is a... Continue Reading