What is the Gift of Tongues?
Of all the gifts of the Spirit, I think the gift of tongues is the gift that I am most distanced from. I don’t mean this solely from a personal standpoint (as I have...
Who Really was Santa Claus?
Who Really was Santa Claus? Many Christians ignore Santa. He is believed to have nothing to do with the “real” reason for Christmas. Much like the Easter bunny,...
Seven Historical Events that Prepared the Way for the Reformation
It is impossible to be certain about why the Reformation happened when it did. God’s providence is filled with mysterious movements. One cannot just “map”...
Theological Trading Cards!
When my friend Norman Jeune of Christians in Context first told me about his idea to create theological trading cards, I have to admit I felt quite a bit of jealousy. Why...
Sin in the Life of a Believer
Thanks to a friend who gave me some wonderful quotes about sin in the life of a believer. Matthew Henry The more pure and holy the heart is, it will have the more quick...
Textual Criticism in a Nutshell
I have received a lot of questions about this subject, so here it is again: I don’t know about you, but the copyright date on my Bible is 2002 (I usually read from the ESV)....
The Voice That Binds
(Lisa Robinson) It is quite common today to hear Christians say that God spoke to them or that they are seeking to hear God’s voice for some type of guidance. No longer...
Theology Unplugged: Roman Catholicism – Part 3 – Authority
[display_podcast] Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley, JJ Seid and Sam Storms as they continue their series on Roman Catholicism by speaking about Authority.
Sowing in Tears
I recently came across these words written by John Piper 21 years ago regarding Psalm 126:5-6. Many a God-lover has paused over these two verses, chewing on the reality they...