Some Christians try to argue that international alliances are wrong. Are they correct? We are all capable of messy thinking in so many areas –…
Was Solomon wrong to marry Pharaoh’s daughter? The passage I am examining seems to indicate a sinful action by a king of Israel, but there…
What is the difference between a church and a parachurch group? Most folks know what a church is – well, at least they have in…
Some key volumes on political theology and the like: Let me say at the outset that this is a very selective reading list. The truth…
The church is silent far too often: If you are a biblical Christian you ought to know what my title refers to. It of course…
These two stories will inspire us all: I have been writing a lot lately of the great outcomes that can be achieved when two powers…
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…
Salem Books, 2021. We must flee from the woke gospel: A number of books have appeared recently offering a critique of the religious left, progressive…
The church is God’s outpost in enemy-occupied territory: A new book I just picked up had a line that grabbed my attention. (No surprises here:…
History can teach us much about the decline of cultures: The value of history is that we will hopefully learn from it. But as we…
If some believers over-spiritualise Scripture, others can over-politicise it: If my title seems a bit too arcane and academic, please forgive me, But I do…
A defector from North Korea warns about the war on freedom in the West: Incredibly there have been a few brave souls that have actually…
We can love our enemies while praying against evil: It is common for critics of the Bible – and even somewhat unknowledgeable believers who really…
As we look around it is easy to get discouraged. But we need to look further: This morning – like almost every morning – I…
There is no such thing as a non-offensive and non-exclusive gospel: The Christian gospel can be called many things, but it can NOT be called…
How the mighty have fallen! One day you are sitting on top of the world, and the next day you are sitting on the dung…
Is submission to the state absolute, or is there a place for resistance? Those who follow this website somewhat closely will know that I have…
Many have wrestled with the idea of resistance to tyranny, including John Knox: I recently created a new sub-category for this website: “resistance theory”. This…
These exciting tales of bold resistance should make your day: If you are an old guy like me you might recall this line from the…
All Christians should know something about the Puritans: Those who are familiar with this site will know that I am a great fan of the…