As a theological editor I regularly come across the word “strive” written by Christian authors, writers and teachers. I’d like to discuss the way it’s used by Christians, because I think it’s used wrongly, most of the time, at least in my limited experience. This feels picky to me. However, as Christians who believe words… Continue reading A Holy, Grace-Driven, Striving, Struggling, Toiling
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Mystery, Clarity, and the Sufficiency of God’s Word
Have you ever zoomed way in on a map, maybe all the way down to your own house, and then slowly zoomed out until you are looking at the earth from space? The closer you zoom in, the more details you see. Streets, trees, rooftops, even footpaths you never noticed before. But the farther you… Continue reading Mystery, Clarity, and the Sufficiency of God’s Word
How Did Old Testament Believers Obey Before Pentecost? Is Obedience “Better” Today?
A real theological difficulty can emerge when we read Scripture across the covenants in regard to faith and obedience. On the one hand, Scripture teaches that true obedience flows from faith, and that faith itself requires the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:7–9). On the other hand, Pentecost is presented as a decisive… Continue reading How Did Old Testament Believers Obey Before Pentecost? Is Obedience “Better” Today?
Do We Need Pastors? The Church? Tradition?
Scripture is a lot like the sun: It is our ultimate source of illuminating truth and spiritual revelation. But just as we need open eyes to see sunlight, God has given us the Church, including pastors and teachers, to help us see His Word rightly, receiving and responding to His Truth. Christian creeds, traditions, and… Continue reading Do We Need Pastors? The Church? Tradition?
Was David an Illegitimate Son? A Biblical Perspective
In recent discussions, a question has been raised about King David’s legitimacy, as a son of Jesse. The reasoning behind this question is to try to explain why Jesse would have kept him from the prophet Samuel, as though Jesse were ashamed of David. Some have tried to argue this idea based on various interpretations… Continue reading Was David an Illegitimate Son? A Biblical Perspective
Adorn the Gospel 