Some introductory thoughts on an important theological debate: There would be at least three general sorts of responses to my title. Some would know what…
Families are crucial, but Christian discipleship must take priority: Families are vitally important. The Judeo-Christian worldview has the highest regard for marriage and family. These…
No, we are not all children of God: On a surface reading this verse does not appear to be all that problematic. But as with…
The Bible cannot be used to justify our draconian lockdowns: Sadly, Christians have not been immune from getting things so very wrong when it comes…
Thoughts on taking risks, and being reckless: Lately I have been speaking about the issue of risk and how life is always about trade-offs: getting…
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…
These passages have long puzzled Christians: Here I offer you a two for one package deal. These two passages are related, and both have long…
We can love our enemies while praying against evil: It is common for critics of the Bible – and even somewhat unknowledgeable believers who really…
How are we to understand the Ninth Commandment? I have written before about deception and how Scripture warns about how easy it is to be…
This Old Testament incident has been troubling to many: The episode found in the Old Testament concerning David and the ark of the covenant has…
How are we to understand things such as corporate responsibility? Perhaps like me, you may have often thought about the notions of corporate identity and…
If God chose Moses, why did he seek to kill him? This certainly is a difficult passage, one that appears abruptly in a narrative about…
We must use Scripture wisely and correctly when discussing refugees and immigration: The problem with this verse is how it is misused by some folks,…
Do Paul and James differ on the matter of faith and works? It has long been suggested that Paul and James are at odds when…
What are we to make of the apostles casting lots? Trying to understand what this verse is saying is not difficult. The main issue that…
Why did Jesus often tell those he healed to remain silent? It is interesting that on a number of occasions after Jesus performed a mighty…
Does God hide certain divine truths at times? This passage has to do with the bigger and always rather difficult matter of how divine sovereignty…
There are right and wrong ways to deal with controversy and error: This may not be a really difficult passage as such, but it can…
Christians can rightly get angry about evil and injustice: As a Christian, do you ever get angry? I do. And there is a place for…
How should we understand biblical prayers against one’s enemies? Some might think I got my title wrong, and that I meant to say ‘Pray For…