Meet the Women Apologists
Apologetics has long been a bastion of men — until now
“As she continued talking to her coach and reading works of apologetics—including N. T. Wright’s defense of the Resurrection—Ordway confessed faith in Christ. Now she finds herself in another new country, directing the master in apologetics (MAA) program at Houston Baptist University (HBU), a small liberal arts college in the heart of the nation’s energy... Continue Reading
Receiving Christ?
Once upon a time, in a Reformed church, a visiting pastor used the phrase “receive Christ”
“While the above phrases might sometimes be used in an Arminian way that emphasizes free will and rejects the bondage of sin and irresistible grace, it is also possible to use these phrases in a biblical and Reformed way – those terms are confessional!” Once upon a time, in a Reformed church, a visiting... Continue Reading
The Weight Of Shame
If we are honest, we must admit that we feel shame as a result of our sin
“Whether we sin in private or in public—and whether we perhaps even pretend not to have it—shame is undeniably real. We feel shame because God in His grace created all human beings with the capacity to feel shame as a consequence of their sin. John Calvin wrote, “Only those who have learned well to be... Continue Reading
A New Way Forward for Redeemer Seminary in Dallas
A statement from the Redeemer Seminary Board on recent actions
Trustee Brad Bradley, former executive director of the Southwest Church Planting Network, is now the interim president of Redeemer Seminary. The search for a new president is underway. Former president Steve Vanderhill will continue to serve the seminary as Chief Operating Officer…Professor of Old Testament, Dr. Doug Gropp, has been appointed as academic dean. ... Continue Reading
Grace for Our Weakness
Weakness not only reminds us of the fall, but also of our desperate need for grace.
Whatever our individual weaknesses are, they are given to us by God so that we can rest in his grace and rely on his strength. Like Gideon’s army of 300, we face each day ill equipped on our own to fulfill God’s calling on our lives. But that’s when God’s glory is put on display, when he works in... Continue Reading
Losing a Baby, Not Losing My Faith
The fear of miscarriage forced me to trust God fully
Surrendering to the Lord, crying out for help, and thanking him for what I did have proved to bring me great peace. God also tells us that the mind set on him will be given peace, because that person trusts the Lord (Is. 26:3). The Lord was faithful to fulfill these promises. I was at... Continue Reading
Are You Willing To Stand For Christ In Opposition to Sexual Immorality?
We can never give in on the topic of homosexuality and marriage. The cost is too great.
Problem is, we don’t have that option. We don’t get to vote on what is and is not God’s word, what is and is not a sin. That is up to God. To change what the Bible says about homosexuality would be to deny God’s very word and bring judgment on ourselves. To try and... Continue Reading
Why is a Wedding Any Different?
Why would a Christian feel conscience bound to not be a part of a gay wedding?
A wedding is not a dinner invitation or a graduation open house or retirement party. Even in a completely secular environment, there is still a sense–and sometimes the wedding invitations say as much–that our presence at the event would honor the couple and their marriage. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to attend a... Continue Reading
Is The Gospel Coalition Losing the Gospel?
Is an organization committed to unity around the Gospel in danger of losing the Gospel? There are reasons to ask the question:
But then you have to wonder about the Coalition and the Gospel when you read Bethany Jenkins’ “Why are Non-Christians TGC15 Panelists?” The Gospel Coalition Conference will meet in Orlando next week (April 13-15). The theme is eschatology. The special event, which Ms. Jenkins will chair and which will involve the non-Christian panelists, is “Seeking... Continue Reading
The Demythologizing of Sex
We rightly want to support and encourage godly family units. But we can easily elevate the family into a priority which it has not been given.
Whether we are talking about same-sex attraction, singles longing for companionship, or disillusioned spouses who thought marriage would fulfill their need for intimacy, the church’s challenge is the demythologizing of sex in a culture that sells it as the answer to all our loneliness, hurt, and loss. We are all making a grave mistake if... Continue Reading