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On Religious Sectarianism, Once Again

Jan 28, 2020

I need to keep saying why I believe what I believe:

While there are different forms of sectarianism out there, I am here focusing on that found in the Christian camp. One definition of sectarianism is this: “excessive attachment to

20 New Books for the Thinking Christian

Jan 26, 2020

Here are 20 new books that you all should be aware of:

My title should make it clear that at least three groups of people can turn away now – those who are not Christians or interested in Christianity; those

The Perils of Relativism, Subjectivism and Emotionalism

Jan 22, 2020

Our culture is being poisoned by all this:

The three items found in my title pretty much sum up where Western culture is now largely at. Indeed, we are awash in such things. But if you are unsure as to

‘We Demand a God Who Is OK with Our Sin’

Jan 22, 2020

People want a god in their own image so they can sin freely:

Ever since our first parents sinned, turned their backs on God, and started making cheap excuses for their rebellion, the world has continued to do the same.

As the State Grows the Church Shrinks

Jan 8, 2020

The growth of the state usually means the demise of the church:

A few days ago I penned yet another piece seeking to make the case for Christian social and political involvement. Unlike some believers who think that Christians should

Anti-Christian bigotry and persecution is rapidly rising in the West. How will you respond?

I have been writing and speaking a lot lately about the descending darkness in the West, the ramping-up of anti-Christian bigotry and persecution (and yes, being

On the Priesthood of All Believers

Dec 5, 2019

What exactly do we mean when we stress the importance of ‘the priesthood of all believers’?

One core teaching of the Reformation in general, and of Luther in particular, has to do with the priesthood of all believers. It is

Jesus denounced the Pharisees, but there are many Christian Pharisees with us today:

If you are a good Bible-believing Christian, you would know that the Pharisees who are so often mentioned in the Bible were basically the bad guys. They

Warning: Do You Really Trust God?

Dec 3, 2019

The days are now upon us where we have to decide if Christ is everything, or just a religious concept we toss around:

A somewhat strange title it may seem. It is one thing to ask how we are doing

So How Many Riots Have You Caused?

Dec 1, 2019

It was commonplace for the early believers to cause upheaval and riots – how do we compare?

Here are two things that all Christians – at least real deal Christians – should be able to agree on: One, we should

Why Are So Many Christians Paralysed by Fear and Compromise?

Nov 22, 2019

The other side keeps winning because we live in fear, and too easily capitulate:

I know of entire churches and denominations that have caved and capitulated to the world, to the militants, and to the activists. And there are many

On Christians, Chicken, and Living in Caves

Nov 20, 2019

Increasingly our options are being lessened as more and more companies and businesses push ungodly agendas:

I had recently started an article on how Western Christians are to respond to the increased persecution, anti-Christian bigotry, and the ever-darkening times we

Where Are the Prophets to Our Church and Culture?

Nov 10, 2019

Amazing and much-needed prophetic words from the late, great Francis Schaeffer:

The good news is this: when the times get the darkest, God will raise up prophets to confront the situation, speak to his people, and declare much-needed truth. But

I learned afresh about the reality of spiritual war while in Ghana, and the need for believers to fully engage on that level:

If you are up on your Christian music, and/or you are an old guy – like me

The Dynamics of Spiritual Life

Oct 26, 2019

This older book on renewal and reformation is still well worth reading:

My title might have a nice ring to it, but believers who have been around for a while will recall seeing it elsewhere. Forty years ago a very

Finally, a Brave and Biblical Church Leader

Oct 16, 2019

Thank God for one bold and biblical churchman, Glenn Davies:

Today in far too many churches – including supposedly Bible-based evangelical churches – we find this mindset in action: ‘Hey, Jesus was a friend of sinners, and we should be

This Is What God Is Saying To His Church

Sep 24, 2019

This is the sort of thing God would say to his people today.

You may be thinking that my title sounds a bit presumptuous: ‘Bill, you are going to tell us what God’s word is for the 21^st century

A Review of Athanasius of Alexandria: His Life and Impact. By Peter Barnes.

Sep 20, 2019

This new book on the great Athanasius is a must read.

Christian Focus, 2019.

Except for keen theologians and hardcore theology buffs, it is unlikely that many would have heard of the Latin phrase, “Athanasius contra mundum” (Athanasius

Contemporary Christian Music Worth Running With

Sep 8, 2019

I just came upon some inspiring Christian song writers/singers who really seem to put Christ first.

OK, I make no claims to knowing much about contemporary Christian music. In fact, I know almost nothing about it. What I do know

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

I need to keep saying why I believe what I believe:

Here are 20 new books that you all should be aware of:

Our culture is being poisoned by all this:

People want a god in their own image so they can sin freely:

The growth of the state usually means the demise of the church:

Is political and social involvement part of the gospel?

Anti-Christian bigotry and persecution is rapidly rising in the West. How will you respond?

What exactly do we mean when we stress the importance of ‘the priesthood of all believers’?

Jesus denounced the Pharisees, but there are many Christian Pharisees with us today:

The days are now upon us where we have to decide if Christ is everything, or just a religious concept we toss around:

It was commonplace for the early believers to cause upheaval and riots – how do we compare?

The other side keeps winning because we live in fear, and too easily capitulate:

Increasingly our options are being lessened as more and more companies and businesses push ungodly agendas:

Amazing and much-needed prophetic words from the late, great Francis Schaeffer:

I learned afresh about the reality of spiritual war while in Ghana, and the need for believers to fully engage on that level:

This older book on renewal and reformation is still well worth reading:

Thank God for one bold and biblical churchman, Glenn Davies:

This is the sort of thing God would say to his people today.

This new book on the great Athanasius is a must read.

I just came upon some inspiring Christian song writers/singers who really seem to put Christ first.

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