Culture Purity Spiraling, Pietism, and the Standard of ‘Winning’ 20 Nov 2024 Ten years ago, when theonomists argued for fidelity to God’s Word in the public square, contra both the Republicans and Democrats, the last thing we were called was pietists. Four…
Bible… God ‘Stopped Our Worship’ and Other Lies About the Church’s Response to COVID-19 5 Aug 20225 Aug 2022 “And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the Lord of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, ‘How have we despised…
Culture… SCOTUS Opinion in Overturning Roe v. Wade Reveals Court’s Uselessness 26 Jun 202227 Jun 2022 The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has been met with praise from “pro-lifers” and consternation from “pro-aborts.” However, the reality is that the ruling doesn’t really…
Culture Pennsylvania Senator’s Bill is Worthless, Another Reason to Reject the Government School System 15 Jun 202215 Jun 2022 The “Empowering PA Families in Education” bill, co-sponsored by Pennsylvania Senators Ryan Aument and Scott Martin, is a worthless piece of legislation that does nothing to stop the spread of…
Bible The Case for a Members-Only Lord’s Supper 10 Nov 202115 Jun 2022 The Lord’s Supper is a solemn topic that has been the focus of serious Christians for centuries. The Reformers in particular spent significant amounts of energy in the consideration of…
Bible Blind Guides: Pharisees and the Religious Leaders of Our Day 2 May 20215 Aug 2022 [This post was initially delivered in the form of a sermon. To listen to the sermon, click here.] Is it ever proper to correct the religious leaders of the day?…
Culture A COVID Apology to America, on Behalf of the Evangelical Church 25 Apr 20215 Aug 2022 dc Talk's 1995 hit "What If I Stumble?" starts with someone reading these lines: "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with…
Family Bethany Christian Services No Longer Christian 11 Mar 202110 Nov 2021 Bethany “Christian” Services is no longer worthy of the “Christian” moniker. Her leaders have capitulated. Jamie Dean, with World Magazine, reports that "after years of Bethany affirming the Bible’s teaching…
Culture Should Christians Always Obey the Government, Unless Asked to Sin? 24 Feb 202127 Feb 2021 Amid the numerous government mandates regarding masks and social distancing in church, some Christian thinkers have argued that, "Christians should always obey the government, unless asked to sin." Based on…
Satire Six Reasons Every Pastor Should Require Masks and Social Distancing at Church 16 Feb 20216 Oct 2021 I’ve said it before, navigating pastoral ministry is tricky business. But one thing that you can take to the bank is that requiring masks and social distancing at church is…
Bible Underrating the New Birth, or, How to Talk About Your Conversion 15 Feb 202128 Feb 2021 If you are repenting of sin and truly trusting in Jesus, I do not doubt your salvation. But I may just doubt your salvation story. To be clear, I don't…
Church History Is Ecclesiastical Succession Required for a Church to Form? 6 Feb 202127 Feb 2021 Author's note: The following post is a slightly modified version of a booklet I published in September 2020 via Amazon. Does the Bible require ecclesiastical succession in order for a…
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