Just when do we need doctrinal checklists? A perennial problem for the Christian is learning how to be in the world but not of it.…
Why does the state exist? There are different types of government of course: there is church government, self-government, and so on. But here I refer…
God is in control, and we are responsible for our choices. How exactly this works is a mystery: There are many things mere fallen and…
In Part One of this article I looked at the issue of reparations for slavery, and the many calls now being made for this –…
Time was, those who were the most concerned about good theology, who most stressed the importance of biblical truth, and who most sought to order…
New theology titles keep pouring from the presses, and it is hard to keep up with everything that is out there. A few months ago…
It may appear to some folks that a piece like this might indicate someone has too much spare time on his hands! But there are…
I read a phrase the other day which got me thinking: it was a reference to Judas as a “culpable tool”. Let me quickly look…
I am reluctant to pen this piece for the simple reason that various die-hard armchair theologians of different persuasions may miss the point of what…
Homosexual activists both within and without the church are seeking to rewrite the Bible to push their agenda. They use many ploys to convince us…
The curious case of Judas: Here I am again, taking on some of the biggest, most complex, and most debated issues in the world of…
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…
The Samson saga is bizarre but encouraging: Yesterday I wrote about the Samson narratives. He was one of the judges, or deliverers, that God raised…
We need to learn from the Samson saga: You all know the story of Samson. He was the reluctant deliverer that God used, despite his…
Some great truths that we need to keep in mind: Back in 1959 the late great J. I. Packer gave a series of talks at…
A very brief intro to a major topic: Like most issues in theology and philosophy, this can be a quite complex topic. I do not…
Vital reading on the spiritual battles we are involved in: The Bible clearly teaches that God exists, that Satan exists, that angels exist, and that…
More insights into this important biblical theme: All three of the items featured in my title I have discussed before. The idea of common grace…
What others are saying about preaching: Some of you might think, ‘I am not a preacher, so this article is not for me.’ There are…
Anarchism is not a viable biblical or political option: It is vital that we get the biblical position on government correct. If not, we can…