Edwards and the Puritans can teach us much about the place of emotion in the Christian life: My title is a mouthful to be sure…
In days gone by a church or denomination or Christian ministry would have a statement of faith. Core beliefs held to were listed, so that…
Popular culture and biblical truth: I should begin by stating that I do not have the television on all the time – although some of…
Great truths from this great preacher: If one cannot get to read all the many great books penned by Martyn Lloyd-Jones, the next best thing…
Key works on specialised philosophy of religion topics: As my title would indicate the topic of the intersection of theology and philosophy is what is…
We no longer believe in sin, so we no longer believe in a saviour: In the old days, most people knew they were sinful beings…
What we can learn from this great thinker: We are all impacted by others for good or ill. Some are quite aware of this while…
The warnings of Christopher Lasch are just as relevant as ever: Just over 30 years ago the renowned American historian and a social critic Christopher…
An important new book on the most important act in history: At this time of year we are especially reminded of how life comes out…
More thoughts on God’s knowledge and foreknowledge: Having done some recent articles on issues concerning divine knowledge, another set of passages is raised by those…
Was God wrong to tell Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? One of the more puzzling and questionable stories found in the Old Testament has to do…
There really is something about love: On the one hand, because we are all different, we all react to things differently. Some things that really…
Important reading on a crucial topic: As I speak of what to read on Israel, I am here only referring to the modern state of…
On getting along with other people: In a fallen world where sin and self reign supreme, the fact that we can get along with others…
The sexual revolution and cult of self are dead-ends: John Calvin once said that the human heart is an idol-making factory. If we do not…
We all can learn to be better helpers and carers: Most Christians would know something about Job and the Old Testament book that deals with…
Miracles will not always lead to faith: I just recently wrote a piece on signs and wonders. In it I asked whether the miraculous normally…
Thoughts about miracles and belief: That the miraculous is real is a given for Christians, since we know that God exists, and that he interacts…
God is no fan of religious syncretism and idolatry: Most modern westerners want nothing to do with religion, but if they must have it, they…
Looking for a good book? Let me start this by reciting a memorable line from The Fellowship of the Ring. It was delivered by Bilbo…