Is Ethics Ever a Matter of “Indifference”?
The term ἀδιάφορα (adiaphora), literally, matters that are to be viewed with indifference or that make no difference, does not appear in the... Read More
The Good Old Songs and “In Christ Alone”
When we sang “In Christ Alone” recently in church, the copyright date grabbed my attention. The hymn came out in 2001, meaning... 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
On "Preferences" and Church Membership
Another week of blogs, another contribution to the relentless stream of warnings to all Christians everywhere never to let music preference be... Read More
If Churches Work for Artistic Excellence, Do They Risk Enlisting the Unregenerate in Worship?
Churches that are concerned for artistic excellence in worship will often employ unregenerate musicians to “lead in worship.” Though these individuals do... Read More
“God, if You…then I’ll…”: Why You Can’t Barter with God
We’ve all heard it, and most of us have either thought it or even prayed it. “God, if You [do this thing... Read More