Christians always seem to have a problem with ditches along the narrow way. Antinomianism vs Legalism is an excellent doctrinal example. In today's religious sphere, doctrines have bled over into our politics which has created a new "opportunity" of falling into ditches between Leftism & the New Christian Right1. Groups like Side B have been... Continue Reading →
After leftist activists intruded into a Southern Baptist church in Minnesota—disrupting worship, frightening children, and intimidating congregants—a predictable question follows: If Christians are commanded to love their enemies and not resist an evildoer, how can churches justify security teams? The answer is straightforward. Scripture’s commands to love one’s enemy (Matt. 5:44), to “not resist an... Continue Reading →
Sometime last year, my father-in-law was visiting us from out of state. On the drive home from the airport, our conversation turned to the upcoming Lord’s Day service. Knowing that our previous church practiced a members-only approach to Communion, he expressed some concern about whether he would be able to partake at our current church.... Continue Reading →
As Protestants, we get accused of many things, but one of the most common accusations is that we all just interpret the Bible to be whatever we want. Statements like "Protestants are their own pope and just get to choose and pick whatever they want to believe; that's why there are over 600 Protestant denominations."... Continue Reading →
Every time I go to a new restaurant, they seem to have some kind of rewards club to join. “Just give us your phone number for perks!” the screen—or an eager staffer—insists, while I mentally calculate whether I really want to hand my number to yet another corporation. "What’s in it for me?" is the... Continue Reading →
