Gender Roles: The Search for a Third Way
Maybe we need to ask what is going wrong if so many women are experiencing such "distortions" of complementarianism
In light of recent discussions on a Christian perspective of gender roles in the Church and home, I would like to ask those involved to please remember the debate between egalitarians and complementarians is not merely a theological matter (though it is and important one), but it is a discussion that has serious implications for... Continue Reading
As She Lay Dying
On Mother’s Day, how do you honor an ornery mom?
For decades she had been hostile to any mention of Christ: She would always ask the same question—“Tell me why you had to become a Christian”—but never really hear the answer. Now, she could listen to the gospel and say, “What an interesting story.” Before, she would criticize Susan. Now, she would take my wife’s... Continue Reading
Why Original Sin (The Biblical Version) is Good News
Three reasons to see the truth that we are all born sinful as good news
Sooner or later, we discover that a beautiful baby has grown into a lovely, but sinful, toddler. How did that happen? If they were not born sinful, then we are responsible. If there is no original, inherited sin, then parents bear the blame for their children deserving God’s judgment. The doctrine of original sin tells... Continue Reading
Does God Lead Us With A Trail of Breadcrumbs?
Does God scatter clues to His will, for us to find?
“As Christians, we fall into this mindset more often than we’d like to admit. Our generation is Biblically illiterate, so signs, feelings, and coincidences fill the void. After all, it’s so much easier to look for clues to God’s plan in our day-to-day lives than engage in study or prayer! And who doesn’t want a... Continue Reading
This is the PCA
The history and mission of the PCA is in the eye of the beholder
As much as I like young pastors evidence indicates they have little avidity in taking a serious look at the context of the PCA’s formation and how that has made us, in so many ways, what we are. I can’t be too harsh on them. I doubt I would have any interest in at their... Continue Reading
To Him Belongs All the Kingdoms of this World
Our focus must always be on God, not on whoever is ruling at a moment in history
If we believe God is sovereign, that He rules over all the affairs of men in this world then our answer must be God put Mr. Obama in office. As difficult as that may be for some to accept, there is no alternative. God has ordained this president for His own reasons. He sovereignly exerts... Continue Reading
If We Reject Paul’s Adam, Why Not Reject His Christ?
A Response to Daniel Kirk
Where does divine inspiration factor into Kirk’s understanding of Paul’s writings? Notice that Kirk believes Paul had a limited understanding of science and history. Kirk believes we should listen to science instead of Paul concerning a historic Adam. Yet, when it comes to the historic Christ, Kirk tells us to listen to Paul, not science.... Continue Reading
On Saving the City
Where did the movement start to "redeem the city?"
The plan to save the city was Messianic and Americans love messianic plans. We are a “can do” people even when we’re wearing sandals and holding a steaming hot cup of mocha latte with our name written in cream on the top. Utopianism is the notion that we can build the heavenly city on the... Continue Reading
The Radical Nature of a Quiet Life
Don’t pity me for sitting stateside in suburbia; I’m right where I’m supposed to be
I love that Dr. Bradley uses the word legalism to describe this new trend, because it really can be burdensome. There is a difference between seeking the comfort of normalcy because we are afraid to heed the gospel call, and ignoring the reality that, for many of us, heeding the gospel call is right there... Continue Reading
Acting Unwisely That “Grace” May Abound?
Thoughts on Tullian Tchividjian's article on his misspent youth
In proof and as a capper, Tchividjian quotes a bunch of directly-relevant Scriptures counseling Christian parents to handle rebellious, criminal dependents in just exactly this manner. No, I’m kidding. Tchividjian doesn’t do anything like that. What he does instead is quote Steve Brown, whose rather appalling teachings about “grace” I’ve examined at great length elsewhere.... Continue Reading
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