Dr. C. John Collins is a theologian who has captured my interest recently. Collins is a multitalented individual, as a brief glance at his resume will clearly show: Bachelors and Masters of Science from MIT, MDiv, PhD in Biblical Hebrew linguistics from Liverpool, former research engineer, current professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary, and... Continue Reading →
Perhaps nothing should capture the imagination as powerfully as the wonder of Creation. Even the simplest things, when humbly observed, should kindle a sense of the extraordinary. In our highly scientific and technological age, we so easily lose sight of how marvelous, how strange, how captivating, our little blue dot really is. Anyone familiar with... Continue Reading →
Despite a general sense in our wider culture that Christianity is somehow anti-woman, I’ve never found this belief to carry much weight. That said, I know many Christian women have struggled with this general idea, so I by no means seek to diminish what some have experienced in their walk with Christ. I understand that... Continue Reading →
A very common belief within evangelical circles is that if someone remains single for a lengthy season of their life, at least happily so, it would then mean that they have the “gift of singleness.” While in one sense, I think that is true, what is typically meant by “gift” is a type of given... Continue Reading →
This weekend I participated in a lot of discussion on the importance of clearly teaching the evil nature of sin, and I believe much of the dialogue was fruitful. This led me to remember a recent assignment that I was required to complete for a class that I’m taking, which asked us to reflect on... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of voices to be heard in the various evangelical debates regarding creation and evolution. Unfortunately, it is all too rare to find a humble and wise spirit behind them. Much is lost in this type of environment. Often, we evangelicals, particularly of the American variety, remain stuck in our own web... Continue Reading →
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