Cooperation and Culture: Conclusion
The gospel is the boundary of Christian fellowship and cooperation, but the degree to which we cooperate with others who believe the gospel will be… Read More »Cooperation and Culture: Conclusion
Articles on Conservatism
Philosophy and applications in the local church
Last week I argued that differences among philosophies of culture must necessarily affect cooperation on various levels of ecclesiastical cooperation. Having said this, it is… Read More »Philosophy and applications in the local church
Differences over philosophy of culture must always affect cooperation
Up to this point in this series, I have described the essence of conservative Christianity, particularly its philosophy of beauty and culture, and described the… Read More »Differences over philosophy of culture must always affect cooperation
Fundamentalism and a Conservative Philosophy of Culture
Last week I suggested that biblical cooperation is not an “all-or-nothing” sort of thing, but is rather dependent upon the particular matter under consideration and the… Read More »Fundamentalism and a Conservative Philosophy of Culture
The Center of Christian Unity
The purpose of this series is to ask the question of whether a conservative philosophy of worship and culture should affect ecclesiological cooperation. For the… Read More »The Center of Christian Unity
The Importance of Form
Last week I briefly summarized what I consider the first pillar of conservative Christianity–affirmation of transcendent truth, goodness, and beauty–and spent a bit of time… Read More »The Importance of Form
Preserving Transcendent Beauty
Last week I began a series that seeks to answer the question of how important one’s philosophy of culture and worship is in relation to… Read More »Preserving Transcendent Beauty
The “Two Hands” of Ministry
In 2006 an approach to church ministry began to gain popularity. It was called a “two-handed” approach to ministry. One closed hand represented the theology… Read More »The “Two Hands” of Ministry
Should philosophies of culture hinder cooperation?
There are several adjectives that I happily use to describe myself and my beliefs. The first is obviously, “Christian,” but there are a lot of… Read More »Should philosophies of culture hinder cooperation?
What makes something classic?
“Classic”–a word that can describe any number of things, including art, literature, music, theology, and tradition. But what does it mean? What makes something classic?… Read More »What makes something classic?
Tozer’s Three Concerns
Although A.W. Tozer’s writings ranged over all kinds of topics, three concerns dominated Tozer’s writings. You’ll find him returning to these often, and giving them… Read More »Tozer’s Three Concerns
What does “classical” mean?
The word “classical” gets thrown around a lot, from descriptions of classical music to classical education to classical culture. But what does it really mean?… Read More »What does “classical” mean?
Conservative Christianity: A Reading List
A friend recently emailed asking for a basic reading list that would introduce an interested individual to conservative Christianity as we articulate it here at… Read More »Conservative Christianity: A Reading List
There are no conservative hermits
The following is excerpted and adapted from an address that I had the privilege of offering at a recent gathering of conservative friends, on the… Read More »There are no conservative hermits
Where The Differences Lie
Useful debate takes place when sparring parties understand their opponent’s position, and can represent it in terms the opponent would agree with. Apart from this… Read More »Where The Differences Lie
Paul the Cultural Conservative
One of the most difficult passages of Paul’s writings to interpret is 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. In this passage, Paul commands Christian women who are praying or… Read More »Paul the Cultural Conservative
All Things to All Men | Part 5: What the Passage Means (vv22-23)
In 1 Cor 9:22, Paul says, “I have become all things to all men that by all means I might save some.” This should not be… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 5: What the Passage Means (vv22-23)
We Talk Past Each Other
If you’ve spent any time reading Religious Affections, whether for personal edification or to exercise your spleen, you’ve probably noticed that not all of the… Read More »We Talk Past Each Other
Gold from a Nearby Mine
A few years ago a tallish South African pastor and all-round capital chap wrote a book. It’s free on Kindle, and would be worth every… Read More »Gold from a Nearby Mine
Knowledge Puffs Up
Love edifies. It builds up others. When Christians love other believers, they take concrete steps to help them spiritually. When God loves his people, he… Read More »Knowledge Puffs Up