Adoniram Judson and the Question of Baptism
At the beginning of the nineteenth century the country of Burma was almost 100% Buddhist, but such is no longer the case.... Read More
Three Differences Between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism
In the West, most Protestants are at least somewhat familiar with Roman Catholicism. Many of us have Roman Catholic friends, neighbors, and... Read More
Thinking about the Church Fathers
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about Patrick (c. 389–c. 461). In response to that post, someone asked several questions... Read More
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Although St. Patrick’s Day appears on our calendars each year, most modern celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day have little to do with... Read More
Why Pray If God Knows Everything?
In his commentary on the Synoptic Gospels, John Calvin discusses Jesus’ statement that the “Father knows what you need before you ask... Read More
Reformation Day Treats
In honor of Reformation Day, here are a few resources you might want to check out. Ligonier Ministries has made a number... Read More
On the Buying of Seminary Textbooks
In August 1998, I ordered some of my first seminary textbooks as a student. That particular semester, one item stood out above... Read More
Writing Advice from a Well-Known Author
During his lifetime, C. S. Lewis (1898–1963) received thousands of letters from young fans who had read the Chronicles of Narnia and... Read More
The Christian Life Is No Picnic
Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 260–c. 340) is generally considered the church’s first real historian. Although he provides invaluable insight into the history... Read More
Learning about the Past: Reading Christian Biographies
Over the past month or two, I’ve put forward a few suggested reading lists in the field of church history. These lists... Read More