IVP, 2014. American theologian David Wells has written plenty of important books over the years, and I have reviewed a number of them. Five of…
No day passes without some tragedy or horrific case of suffering. And when these things happen, inevitably the questions arise: Why? Where was God? How…
“I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God.” So says Yahweh in Exodus 20:5. The true and living God brooks no rivals, and he…
Christians should of course have as a primary goal to be more godly, to be more like our Lord. We should seek to emulate, imitate,…
There are many reasons to get excited about eschatology, the study of the future, and biblical books such as the book of Revelation. But perhaps…
Yes I know, it is silly to even try. Write on the love of God in 1200 words, when entire libraries have barely even broached…
It is quite common for believers today to play down concepts such as the fear of God, or at least to ignore it, minimise it,…
With another election concluded in Australia, it is worth reflecting some more on how our Christian faith relates to such things as politics, elections, leaders,…
There is no more important, profound and majestic theme than God, and to talk of his attributes is a sublime and never-ending discussion. Oceans of…
Simply put, what most people talk about today when discussing God’s love has little if anything to do with the real love of God. That…
When believers think about God’s attitude toward sinners, they will automatically and correctly think along these lines: God loves sinners and wants them to forsake…
A basic rule of thumb when New Testament Christians approach Old Testament texts is to discover its primary interpretation, while allowing for secondary applications. That…
From my regular daily readings, some scriptures have stood out which have gelled together nicely for a devotional reflection. They centre on the nation of…
This passage as such is not so problematic – it only becomes so when one realises what Jesus is quoting from. He seems to cite…
If you were to ask any hundred people on the street today about their condition, and what God thinks about them, the great majority would…
Crossway, 2013. (Available in Australia at Koorong) Covering a topic like this will get at least two immediate reactions: Impassa-what? Perhaps most folks will not…
To offer in effect a bibliography on God might seem to be a wild and reckless attempt. There is no greater subject in the universe…
Systematic theology, as the name implies, is simply a systematised presentation of biblical theology. Theological themes and concepts are scattered throughout the Bible, so the…
We live in distressing times. But given our historical amnesia, we forget that so have many other people. Indeed, history is full of desperate and…
The doctrine of God’s sovereignty is a wondrous biblical truth. However, this article will not be a detailed examination of this topic. Indeed, how dare…