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The Significance of the Virgin Birth
A high school student recently asked this question: What’s the point of the virgin birth? It doesn’t really add anything to the story. Everything could have happened as it did. There just doesn’t seem to be a point. And wasn’t the point...
How should Christians approach thinking about tradition?
It is difficult to be neutral about the idea of tradition. Either you are attracted to it, or you are repelled by it. This is especially true when it comes to the Christian faith. Many Christians are attracted by the idea of being part of...
Studying Theology at a Secular University
Studying theology in a secular institution can be challenging to the faith of a young Christian. You are taught about a wide range of theological beliefs, some of which are outside the bounds of orthodox Christianity. Your teachers know...
How Should We Do Apologetics?
‘Apologetics’ can be done in an arrogant and off-putting way, when it means we assume we are right and simply need to persuade other people of our rightness. Is there a better way to do it?
Reclaiming Christmas with our words
In the hubbub of Christmas, we can find it difficult to live in a way that demonstrates that we think it’s about more than just tinsel and turkey. Here, I offer a few ideas on how we might embody and reclaim the real Christmas spirit in...
What does it mean to be the Church?
This week, I saw the above image shared on social media summing up the sentiment of many recent articles drawing a dichotomy between “consumer” and “missional” church structures. The basic argument is against a passive, ‘me-centric’ view...
Why God Made Dust: How a Bit-Player in the Big Story Reflects God’s Glory
“Dust” gets modest attention on think-sites like Amazon, Google and Wikipedia. Most theological dictionaries never mention it at all. But the Bible assigns dust some significant walk-on moments in the God Drama. I count four (though there...
Out, and Out, and Out: The Expanding Kingdom of God
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14 ESV). “So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily” (Act 19:20 ESV). Surprise for a Scientist...
Why is the Bible Authoritative?
The Bible is the primary authority for all Christians. But this causes a problem when we are asked “why do you trust what the Bible says?” Whatever reason we have must be a higher authority still, because we trust that when it tells us to...