Recently, I was reading a commentary on Galatians by co-founder of the Center for Pastor Theologians, Todd Willson. Chapter 3 of the commentary (dealing strictly with Galatians 1:10) is titled “People-Pleaser or Servant of Christ?”1 As the title suggests, Wilson is setting those two concepts in opposition to each other. Either we are good servant’s... Continue Reading →
One of the reasons I love Christianity is for its rich anthropological vision. Being a Christian allows us to take the humanity and the personhood of individuals with a seriousness and beauty that few, if any, worldview can. Our fellow humans can never be viewed as merely means to an end, but must always be... Continue Reading →
Everyone wants to be authentic. It helps you seem more relatable. It makes you seem down to earth. ‘That guy really isn’t that different from me after all.’ There is nothing inherently bad with this. Indeed, we should all try to be genuine and seek to connect with others. Further, we must be so careful... Continue Reading →
Like many ideas and behaviors that are taught in the Christian Scriptures, at first glance, the word “contentment” seems to carry a negative connotation to it. Christians are clearly taught to be content in whatever circumstances we find ourselves (cf. Phil 4, Matt. 7, etc.). If we have food, clothing, and shelter we are to... Continue Reading →
The Christian life is full of various tensions. The kingdom of God has been inaugurated, but it is still to come in full. Believers are free from the law, yet we are slaves to Christ. We are to rejoice in the goodness of this world, and yet also be so careful not to love the... Continue Reading →
“Do not say, ‘Why is it that the former days were better than these?’ For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.” Ecclesiastes 7:10 Why are we so inclined to think that our moment is always the most pressing? The most divided? The most troubled? I think there are many reasons for... Continue Reading →
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