It is important, critical really, to seek to read more books well, rather than to merely read more books. Too often, we readers can be so focused on breaking our reading records, that we fail to slow down and let the reading we’ve done do its work. Reflection. Study. Writing. Rereading. All these are best... Continue Reading →
The Danger of a Familiar Gospel
It’s a strange world we live in when one of the most infamous atheists, Richard Dawkins, is calling himself a “cultural Christian.” Of course, he’s still an atheist, but nevertheless, there has been a palpable shift in the West’s intellectual atmosphere for Dawkins (and others) to be willing to embrace such an identity. And yet,... Continue Reading →
Does Titus 2:13 say that Jesus is God?
The Bible is filled with passages that boldly declare the deity of Jesus Christ. “In Him, all the fullness of deity dwells in bodily form.” - Colossians 2:9 “No one has seen God at any time, the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has explained Him.” - John 1:14... Continue Reading →
Finding Balance Within Simplicity
Where are the limits to our spending or our endless quest for earthly comfort? Do we even have limits? And yet… do we have a good balance here? Do we have the theological safeguards established against self-righteous legalism? Do we know that the demon likes both the ravenous glutton and the empty ascetic?
There is No Such Thing as Doctrineless Christianity
When we better understand that there is no getting away from doctrine for anyone making a faith claim towards Jesus Christ, it helps us understand the importance of being clear about what we believe.
Can Christians Escape Culture?
Coming to the dual understanding that Scripture readily and unapologetically uses human culture and that no human being is capable of completely disassociating themselves from the influences of culture, is helpful for properly framing the discussion.