Many believers know the truth of Scripture which tells us, “God is love”. But many people – believer and non-believer alike – seem to think…
A recent article by Steven Pinker, reprinted in the Age last week, tried to explain morality from an evolutionary perspective. Steven Pinker is an evolutionary…
One criticism often levelled against Christianity in particular and the Bible in general is that both have appeared to tolerate slavery. This objection is used…
Worldviews matter. The way one deals with the big questions about life (e.g., Why am I here? Is there a God? What is my purpose?)…
Christians have always had to deal with the impact of the surrounding culture: We have a new term – or at least a new way…
Even Dawkins can see the cultural value of Christianity: Various Christian commentators have made much of what U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower once said in late…
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…
Thoughts on the “He Gets Us” ads: By now most of you are aware of the controversy that has arisen over some ads played during…
Should believers bury their dead only? While many believers may never have given this a passing thought, some others might think quite a lot about…
Another must read-volume by Bennett: I am always interested in alerting people to good books. One way to do this is through book reviews, of…
Final and full divine justice is on its way: Retributive justice has to do with giving to each person his or her due. Our criminal…
Deror Books, 2023. The Australian churches and sexual ethics: Australian pastor, social commentator, and Islam expert Rev. Dr. Mark Durie has a new book out…
The need for informed and discerning love: We all know about how the world thinks of love: it is often lust, or sappy sentimentalism, or…
Widespread biblical and historical illiteracy is on the increase: As the West experiences a rise in secularism, it is also seeing a rise in the…
Actually Paul spoke repeatedly about hell Sometimes Christians can say the dumbest things – and the most unscriptural things. Stupid and useless memes found on…
Further thoughts on the current conflict: In times of war truth can easily get clouded over. But that is not the only thing that can…
Crossway, 2023. Rosaria tells it like it is – we must heed her important words: The latest book from Rosaria Butterfield is essential reading. The…
Mental and moral clarity on truth versus opinion: We can get into real trouble when we fail to make basic distinctions. Consider the issue of…
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.…
Thoughts on the Bible, international relations, and self-defence: Biblically speaking, individuals have a right to self-defence. Nations do too. Generally speaking, there is a place…