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…
On the necessity of sound teaching and right belief: There would be many weaknesses in the church in the West today, but a major one…
It is time for Western Christians to develop a theology of suffering: I have often written on this theme, but when I did a quick…
We live in an age when we have to go back to basics and re-explain things and re-present certain key truths. And I refer here…
Important new books in the areas of theology, biblical studies, apologetics, ethics and related fields continue to emerge, and I try to keep up with…
We live in an age that is hesitant about, or indifferent to, the use of reason, study, mental discipline and religious education. Truth is under…
What we must know about Bonhoeffer and political resistance: The German Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) did not just theorise about politics and…
Some bits and pieces that might be worth being aware of: A word of explanation might be needed here. As regular readers know, I try…
We must be real clear about what sin is: I recently wrote a piece on how we can view sin via the new book by…
Paul David Tripp on God’s holiness: The topic of holiness is not one many Christians gravitate towards. Yet it is perhaps the key feature of…
Do we need to remake God to keep the trans activists happy? Here is a truth you can take to the bank: every stupid and…
Some of the greatest devotional writings you will come upon are from the Puritans: If you love the writings and sermons of people like Charles…
An invaluable resource on Puritan and Reformed thinking and practice: Anyone who is interested in Puritan and Reformed belief, practice and history will – or…
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…
Could God ever choose to sin? As has often been said, Christian beliefs are simple enough for a child to understand and believe. But they…
How are we to understand religious language and talk about God? We humans talk about God all the time. But to do so accurately and…
A remarkable evangelical teacher and theologian has just passed away: One of the greatest and most influential evangelical leaders of our time has just passed…
Is the wrath of God a divine attribute? How should we understand the wrath of God? That the entire Bible teaches that God’s perfect holiness…
We sometimes forget about the important reality of God’s common grace: As I somewhat anticipated, the article I penned yesterday on moral ability and accountability…
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…