God & Feminine Language and Imagery
If you read the Bible, it is pretty clear that primarily masculine imagery is found throughout the Old Testament in reference to God (“father,” “warrior,” or “jealous husband,” for example). […]
How Is God Working in the World? Understanding Miracles and Providence
The pages of the Bible are filled with miraculous acts of God, and those who believe in the trustworthiness of Scripture surely believe in miracles. Yet today, when someone claims to have […]
The Bible and Anglican Liturgy
Carl Trueman writes that in the Anglican liturgy, one finds “a structure of worship which is determined by the interface between theological truth and biblically-defined existential need.” Trueman’s blog post […]
Introduction to Acts
I had the privilege of writing the notes on Acts for the Gospel Transformation Bible, which features all-new book introductions and gospel-illuminating notes written to help readers see Christ in all […]
Why You Can Trust Your Bible
Critics who doubt the reliability and trustworthiness of the biblical accounts of Jesus’ life have issued a make-or-break challenge to the church. They ask us: “How can we be sure […]
Preaching God’s Two Words: Law & Gospel
I was invited to speak at the “Preach the Word” conference at Living Stones Church in Reno, NV, and was assigned “Preaching God’s Two Words: Law & Gospel.” I can […]
Is The Bible Trustworthy?
There have been many challenges brought by critics who doubt the reliability and trustworthiness of the accounts of Jesus’ life in the Bible. How can we be sure that the Bible […]
The Temple & The Church’s Mission (Book Highlights)
The Temple and the Church’s Mission by G. K. Beale Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2004. In The Temple and the Church’s Mission, biblical theologian Gregory Beale answers two major […]
A Great Joy For All The People
“The angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born […]
Jesus And Violence Against Children
We are regularly faced with the horror and prevalence of violence against children: Almost half of all sexual abuse victims are children: 15 percent of sexual assault victims are under […]