Why Jesus and Paul are NOT Role Models
I talk a lot about tact in communication on this blog. I use the fancy term “irenic,” which is the opposite of the word “polemic.” To be irenic means...
Why Study Church History? Reason #6 – Studying church history will capture the interest of outsiders
Several years ago, a childhood friend of mine contacted me with some questions about the history of the early church. He had read some non-Christian fiction as well as seen...
The Day I Accused My Wife of Infidelity
I accused my wife of infidelity last year. No, there was no evidence. No, there was no change in our relationship. No, it is not characteristic of her in the slightest....
Why Study Church History? Reason #5 – Studying church history will counter the claims of critics
Prior to the eruption of World War II, between 1925 and 1935 a frantic France fortified the long border it shared with Germany. The “Maginot Line”—named after the man who...
From the Dust: Conversations on Creation – a Review
Last night Kay and I attended the world premiere of a new film. I could wax eloquent and say this was the first time I’ve ever attended a movie premiere, and it was, but...
The Role of an Exegete
The following except is taken from Interpreting the New Testament Text (Darrel Bock and Buist Fanning eds. (Crossway, 2006), p. 156). David Lowery, New Testament professor at...
Reflections on Heaven: How can Heaven be Heaven when People you Love are in Hell?
Are you really excited about heaven? Do you spend a lot of time thinking about what it will be like? My ears perk up every time someone mentions heaven. I’m naturally...
Showing People Your Cracks
Remember the commercials Brett Favre did for Sears? I loved them. I especially liked the one that came out just after the new NFL season began. Brett Favre was trying to...
Why Study Church History? Reason #4 – Studying church history will connect us to a rich legacy
Picture Christianity throughout its history as a giant tree that has continually grown for numerous generations. Some of its branches have gone one way, some another. Some are...