Paul’s Downward Trajectory
Paul refers to himself numerous times as worth “imitating” when it comes to spiritual growth and maturity (1 Cor. 4:16, 11:1; Phil. 3:17, 4:19; 1 Thess. 1:6; and 2 Thess. […]
6 Essentials of College Ministry
I have served as a campus minister for five years and have taught at two universities for nine years. In that time, I’ve learned some lessons about doing campus ministry […]
Sexual Assault: Disgrace and Grace
The number of occurrences of sexual assaults is staggering. At least 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men are or will be victims of sexual assault in their […]
Missional Pneumatology: The New Era
In Acts 19, we see that Apollos and some Ephesians became followers of John the Baptist and received his baptism. They knew that John pointed beyond himself to Jesus. They […]
Missional Pneumatology: Showing the Spirit
Tongues Prove the Spirit to the Jews In Acts 10, the Spirit falls on Gentiles while Peter is speaking. This experience with the Holy Spirit is attested to by tongues […]
Missional Pneumatology: The Samaritans and the Spirit
The Samaritans and the Spirit In Acts 8, the Samaritans believe the gospel that Philip preaches, and then they are baptized. However, they do not receive the Holy Spirit until […]
Missional Pneumatology: Pentecost
Pentecost Is a Prophecy-Fufilling Event The experience of the Spirit on Pentecost is a fulfillment of the prophecy of John the Baptist concerning the one—Jesus—who would baptize in the Holy […]
Missional Pneumatology: Salvation History in Acts
The Holy Spirit Introduces Himself Acts records an exciting period in the life of the church. It is obvious that Luke saw the Spirit as living and active, as the […]
Missional Pneumatology: Redemption Applied
Who the Holy Spirit Is Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? Answering these questions requires discussing “pneumatology”—or the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit […]
Calvin on Faith: Assurance and Knowledge
Faith Rests on Knowledge According to Calvin, in conversion the mind is renewed to appreciate the message of the Incarnation and to apprehend the gratuitous promise by Spirit-given faith, and […]