In the context of acute and radical moral change, we now face an inevitable conflict of liberties that is excruciating, immense, and eminent. The conflict of liberties means that the new moral regime, with the backing of the courts and the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The doctrine of the Incarnation isn’t a hot topic in the circles I run in. I’ve seen little ink spilled over it. The mission of the church, the place of penal substitution, the role of women in ministry, and the legitimacy of multi-site?... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
EDITOR’S NOTE: In what follows, Gregg R. Allison, professor of Christian theology at Southern Seminary, discusses his new book, Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment, with Towers editor S. Craig Sanders. CS: What was... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
For many Christians like me, Christmas is a time of comfort, of peace, and of abundance. We’re fortunate if that is the case. But what if Christmas is intended to be an annual reminder of our need for a Savior to break into our darkness,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
One of the questions I frequently encounter by Christians in the West is whether or not the Arabic word Allah can be used to refer to the God of the Bible. Many well-meaning Western Christians have sought to disassociate the God of Islam from... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“Seminary is so busy,” we’ve all said. Work, family, school, church and everything else presses for our time. As a student, this never feels more true than finals week. But as soon as finals are over, the narrative goes, then we’ll get things... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If “the fear of the Lord” is the beginning of knowledge, wisdom, and a fountain of life (Prov 1:7, 9:10, 14:27) then why are preachers so reticent to talk about it? Many who stand in pulpits each Sunday translate the biblical witness into... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Charles Haddon Spurgeon experienced a constant flow of impressions early in life that settled many issues of personal integrity and faithfulness to one’s calling. He recalled clearly how, when allowed to sit in the studies of his grandfather... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We are fast becoming a pornographic society. Over the course of the last decade, explicitly sexual images have crept into advertising, marketing, and virtually every niche of American life. This ambient pornography is now almost everywhere,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
They call it a “paper pregnancy.” It’s the period of time between the conception and finalization of your adoption. There’s no positive pregnancy test; no hormonal upheaval; no morning sickness; no amazing ultrasounds; no growing belly; no random... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
