The category address cultural issues facing the church and Christians.
When reading commentaries or books addressing social issues confronting Christianity and the church, one often encounters discussions about the historical contexts of biblical passages. This information is occasionally referred to…
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WHAT IS A “BACKSTORY” AND IS IT HELPFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE?
Consequently, it should not be surprising that the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write an epistle warning believers about the future arrival of these malicious counterfeits.
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SECOND PETER AND JUDE: THEIR RELATIONSHIP AND RELEVANCE
One would have to be blind to not know that rage is in vogue these days. Secular society has embraced rage because it justifies their cancel culture. The logic goes…
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WHEN RAGE IS THE RAGE WHAT ARE CHRISTIANS TO DO?
Many churches are panicking about their shrinking attendance. The most common symptom is watching younger generations leave for other churches or simply leave church altogether. Regrettably, some believe that if…
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Window Dressings or “The Truth”: Why Many Churches Are Reaching Fewer People for Christ
Many people no longer think the Bible is relevant to today’s world, and it’s easy to see their perspective. For instance, how many ancient books provide suitable insights for how…
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THE BIBLE AND HUMAN GOVERNMENTS: Toward a Biblical Theology on Human Governance
Recently my wife and I began watching the “Star Wars” episodes in their proper chronological order. The last episode we watched contained the showdown between Obi Wan and Anakin Skywalker…
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The World according to Psalm 1
Wolves are a beloved figure these days. For some they symbolize freedom, strength, and the beauty of America’s untamed past. That’s because few of us have ever been attacked by…
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WHY CHURCHES BECOME WOLF SANCTUARIES
MUST CHURCHES BE "SOFT TARGETS"? John Piper once asserted that Christians should not procure conceal carry permits in order to defend themselves against criminals, insane sociopaths, terrorists, and those who…
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JESUS AND THE RIGHT TO SELF DEFENSE
WHY "STORY TELLING" IS INEFFECTIVE FOR DISCIPLESHIP One of my fondest memories of being a dad was telling my sons made up stories at bedtime. Of course we would also tell…
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TELLING STORIES DOESN’T PRODUCE DISCIPLES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST