The Scarcity of True Friendly Fire
While preparing for a workshop on tolerance for the recent E3 pastor’s conference, I reread one of the more fascinating essays I’ve... Read More
Helpful Thoughts on Infant Baptism
I recently came across a few interesting thoughts about infant baptism. The first is an excellent rejoinder by Jeff Straub to arguments... Read More
When to Lose an Argument
Arguments happen all the time. They occur in a variety of places (office, home, school, church, etc.) on a variety of topics... Read More
The Church and the Keys to the Kingdom
In 1964, George Eldon Ladd argued that the Church functions as “Custodian of the Kingdom” (Presence of the Future, 276). For many,... Read More
How Should Believers View Government?
The last several months have included a lot of opportunities for Christians to think about the government. Contested elections, controversial judicial decisions,... Read More
What Are the Limits to Governmental Authority over the Church?
As Christians in North America continue to transition from governments that were largely favorable or neutral to Christianity to governments that demonstrate... Read More
Government Regulations and the Gathering of the Church
With Tim Stephens’s[1] recent arrest in Calgary, Alberta under the charge that his holding church worship gatherings outdoors was a violation of... Read More
Legitimate Care and Concern vs. Anxiety and Worry
Dr. Doran recently preached a series of sermons addressing a significant problem in our day: anxiety. This was a timely series and... Read More
What Counts as Religious Persecution?
You may have heard about the pastor in Alberta, James Coates, who has been arrested recently in connection with his church’s gathering... Read More
Pursuing ACBC Certification at DBTS
If you are a current pastor looking to strengthen your counseling ministry or are a church member not interested in vocational gospel... Read More