This is the fourth installment in our seven-part series based on J. Gresham Machen’s seminal work, Christianity and Liberalism (1923). In the book, still relevant almost a century later, Machen contrasts the modernist theological liberalism of his […]
The topic of theophanies is often neglected in biblical and theological studies, though it is very important. Theophanies are instances of divine self-revelation in which God manifests himself to humans. […]
“Salvation belongs to the LORD!” Psalm 3:8, Jonah 2:9 This theme is repeated throughout the entire Bible: salvation belongs to the Lord. In the Old Testament, we see that God is always saving […]
There is a damaging idea floating around that says, “God saved you, now what are you going to do for him?” This is a recipe for failure. If you come […]
“Save me in your steadfast love!” Psalm 31:16 The Bible is a story of God’s undeserved, gracious, and generous love. God is under no obligation to rescue us, but he chooses […]
Many leaders have it all wrong. Rather than trying to motivate the people they lead, they just need to stop demotivating them. This is crucial for leaders to learn, or else […]
Why do we call Good Friday “good,” when it is a such dark and bleak event commemorating a day of suffering and death for Jesus? For Christians, Good Friday is a crucial […]
Christian theology is about the gospel, which is focused on who Jesus is and what he said and did. Jesus is the hero of history and the centerpiece of the […]
BIBLE STUDY MAGAZINE: WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY METHOD? Justin Holcomb: I prefer to go through the books consecutively, which helps me focus on the message of each book. […]
Being “on mission” is not just about running out there and talking a lot about Jesus—God’s mission and ministry is one of reconciliation. In 2 Corinthians 5, the Apostle Paul […]