The Christian and Patriotism
[This essay was originally published on July 8, 2005.] Patriots come in more than one variety. Some patriots honor their nation more than they honor… Read More »The Christian and Patriotism
Kevin T. Bauder
Kevin T. Bauder is Research Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Not every one of the professors, students, or alumni of Central Seminary necessarily agrees with every opinion that this post expresses.
An Open Letter to Les Ollila
Dear Les, Somewhere C. S. Lewis notes that friends are people who look at the same things. I first noticed what you were looking at… Read More »An Open Letter to Les Ollila
Shall We Preach the Gospel or Morality? Part One: Laðra Spella
Morality cannot save. All true Christians understand this principle. Humans have already been constituted sinners by virtue of Adamic guilt (Rom. 5:12-19). Because of the… Read More »Shall We Preach the Gospel or Morality? Part One: Laðra Spella
Discipline Offenses
In the New Testament, church discipline involves varying degrees of censure. In 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15, the congregation is told to avoid associating with certain members,… Read More »Discipline Offenses
On Fundamentalism Past: A Progress Report
In one of his books, Jack Hyles identified three varieties of fundamentalism. One was interdenominational fundamentalism, represented in his day by such institutions as the… Read More »On Fundamentalism Past: A Progress Report
Finals Week
This is finals week at Central Seminary. It represents the goal and apex of the entire academic year. The entire week is a veritable whirlwind… Read More »Finals Week
The Bellamy Salute
Many Americans may be unaware that the author of the Pledge of Allegiance, Francis Bellamy, also prescribed a salute for civilians to use while reciting… Read More »The Bellamy Salute
Afterthoughts on Building Community
For previous installments from this series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 A further word ought to be said about building… Read More »Afterthoughts on Building Community
Congratulations to Ryan Martin
Ryan Martin, regular contributor to Religious Affections Ministries, has successfully defended his dissertation. His Ph.D. will be conferred officially on May 11, but (for what… Read More »Congratulations to Ryan Martin
Closing Thoughts on Building Community
For previous installments from this series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 . At least in America, few rural communities are left. Rural… Read More »Closing Thoughts on Building Community
Worship Wars and Warriors
Editor’s note: the following essay appears as the foreword to Scott Aniol’s book, Worship in Song: a Biblical Approach to Music and Worship. This highlights… Read More »Worship Wars and Warriors
All Things to All Men
Few passages of Scripture are more popular among contemporary Christians than 1 Corinthians 9:19‐23. Especially fashionable is Paul’s line in verse 22 about becoming “all… Read More »All Things to All Men
How Christian Were the Middle Ages?
Editor’s note: This article is posted partially in response to discussion of Scott Aniol’s post on medieval hymnody. I have suggested elsewhere that the civilization… Read More »How Christian Were the Middle Ages?
- « Previous
- 1
- …
- 14
- 15
- 16