Church Leadership in the First Century
What did church leadership look like in the first century? Below are a few observations. In a passage penned in the mid-first... Read More
Ministry Advice from a Dead Guy
In recent months, I’ve written about marriage, parenting, and financial advice “from a dead guy” (i.e., John Chrysostom, c. 347–407). In recounting... Read More
Financial Advice from a Dead Guy
In recent months, I’ve written about marriage and parenting advice “from a dead guy” (i.e., John Chrysostom, c. 347–407). In this post,... Read More
Marriage Advice from a Dead Guy
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post titled “Parenting Advice from a Dead Guy.” In that post, I introduced Eastern church... Read More
The Overlooked Scandal of the Mere Anglicanism Conference
If you interact with certain segments of conservatism, you may have heard about a kerfuffle at the Mere Anglicanism conference held a... Read More
Some Thoughts About Halloween
Halloween, as many of us have probably noticed, seems to have taken a darker turn in recent years. It’s a stark contrast... Read More
John Calvin: Six Reasons for Prayer
Perhaps you’ve wondered before: if God already knows all things and knows what we need, why should we pray? Even more, if... Read More
The Descent of Christ
Beyond doubt, the most hotly debated assertion of the Apostles’ Creed is the descent of Christ to “hell” or hades (ᾅδης/inferos/inferna). This... Read More
How are We Running the Race?
Paul described how he ran with purpose, “Run in such a way as to get the prize….Therefore I do not run like... Read More
Calvin to Pastors: Forget Yourself If You Would Serve God
In Philippians 2:20-21, Paul gives a recommendation for Timothy that all those who serve Christ should covet: “I have no one like him,... Read More