How Then Shall We Vote?
With the election hard upon us, it is a good time to be reminded that nothing we do can rightly be divorced... Read More
What Mean Those Distant Drums?
Last year we were jolted when the Supreme Court struck down one of the central pillars of the “Defense of Marriage Act,”... Read More
Jesus and the Promise of the NT Canon
Among the many promises of John 14–17 are several that anticipate heightened activity by the Holy Spirit in the apostolic era. These... Read More
Revisiting Common Grace
It’s mid-September here in Michigan. The much-anticipated, season-changing cold front has gone through, the mornings have become crisp and clear, and the... Read More
On Being a "Biblicist": Why You Can’t Choose "None of the Above" on the Calvinism/Arminianism Question
For my whole life I’ve been broadly a part of an ecclesiastical culture/movement that has been disinclined to commit either to Calvinism... Read More
On Preaching Predictive Prophecy
While visiting a church a few weeks back I heard something I’ve not heard in many years: a sermon on predictive prophecy.... Read More
Cultural Fundamentalism or Cultural Evangelicalism?
Over the past decade it has been popular to distinguish between “cultural fundamentalism” and “historic fundamentalism.” Cultural fundamentalism is regarded by its... Read More
The Obedience of the Gospel
It’s no secret that I have an abiding interest in the place and function of sanctification in the life of believers. The... Read More
In Defense of Teaching Morals
A few weeks back I offered a tribute to my dad for being a good parent to an unbelieving child (yours truly)... Read More
The New Coach: A Parody on Sanctification
“OK, men, everyone gather around, and let’s get this football season under way,” Coach Paul deTarsus bellowed out. As the young recruits... Read More