What Is “Apologetics”?
The word “apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, which means “the act of making a defense.” In Philippians 1:7, 16, apologia refers to a defense of the gospel, and in 1 Peter 3:15 it refers […]
What Is Scripture?
Is Scripture divine or human? Authoritative? Is Scripture inspired by God? How should it be used? What is Scripture? All religious traditions that ground themselves in texts must grapple with […]
Abraham Kuyper: Hero To A Nation
Theologian for a nation Have you ever heard of a theologian being so well-known that his birthday was a national holiday? The 19th-century Dutch theologian Abraham Kuyper had such a […]
Louis Berkhof: Pillar of Faith in an Innovative Age
Not all theologians are innovative, groundbreaking, or revolutionary. Some just faithfully serve God. Some just love the church. And some just teach theology to eager students. Louis Berkhof—not innovative, groundbreaking, […]
Defending the Resurrection of Jesus
Of all the teachings of Christianity, no doctrine is more central than the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The truth of the resurrection has been attacked from […]
Death Is Not The End
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is a central tenet of the Christian faith. One of the earliest creeds (concise summaries of Christian beliefs), the Nicene Creed, declares that […]
You Are Accepted
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out […]
Vows, Promises, and the Problem of Love
Vows and Promises One of my favorite parts of officiating a wedding ceremony is the vows and promises, because they are filled with so much significance and gravity. Here are […]
Theologians of the Cross vs. Theologians of Glory
In preparing to teach on leadership, I’ve been studying Luther’s contrast of theologians of the cross and theologians of glory. Here are some great books and blog posts I have […]
The Prince Who Came to Serve
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid […]