Reason and Faith
Last week I highlighted the fact that the Enlightenment essentially created a Worldview without God, elevating reason over faith. The elevation of reason over faith in… Read More »Reason and Faith
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Ten Mangled Words:”Taste”
De gustibus non est disputandum, said the ancient Romans. There is no disputing over taste, meaning that in matters of personal taste and preference, there… Read More »Ten Mangled Words:”Taste”
Liberty, Limits, and Love: An Example for Us Today in the Prohibitions of Acts 15:20
In Acts 15:1–35, the Jerusalem Council concluded that requiring Gentile believers to be circumcised and obey the Law was wrong (Acts 15:2, 5, 10, 19).… Read More »Liberty, Limits, and Love: An Example for Us Today in the Prohibitions of Acts 15:20
Tried with Fire: A City That Hath Foundations
Kevin T. Bauder Abraham entered the Promised Land as a foreigner. Although he spent virtually the rest of his life in the land, he never… Read More »Tried with Fire: A City That Hath Foundations
Worldview without God
Many factors gradually led to the end of the close church/state union of Christendom in the West. Several of these, ironically, actually came as a… Read More »Worldview without God
Votes From the Democracy of the Dead
The idea of ordinate affection is not welcome today. Narcissism has become a celebrated virtue, and is now even given the monikers transparent, authentic, and real.… Read More »Votes From the Democracy of the Dead
Leaders Lead, and Congregations Decide: Congregationalism in Acts 15:1–35
I realize that a number of hierarchical models of church structure find their alleged home in Acts 15, but I personally believe that congregationalism comes… Read More »Leaders Lead, and Congregations Decide: Congregationalism in Acts 15:1–35
Tried with Fire: That Ye Faint Not
Kevin T. Bauder The apostle Paul knew how to write with exceptional clarity. Sometimes, however, he chose to express himself in ambiguous ways. A clear… Read More »Tried with Fire: That Ye Faint Not
Affect or Effect
The difference between affections and emotions is seen in what art is used in worship. Since worship uses art, worship leaders can use it in… Read More »Affect or Effect
Orderly Worship
While the New Testament does not contain any examples or prescriptions of particular liturgies, Paul does address the matter of service order in 1 Corinthians… Read More »Orderly Worship
No Greater Place: Devotional Thoughts from Psalm 84
Psalm 84 holds a special place in the heart of many. Christians have come to worship and commented with the words of Psalm 84:10: “For… Read More »No Greater Place: Devotional Thoughts from Psalm 84
Tried with Fire: I’ve Got This!
Kevin T. Bauder Is self-reliance a virtue or a vice? The Bible includes passages that appear to answer this question with a yes. It also… Read More »Tried with Fire: I’ve Got This!
The Theo-logic of Heavenly Worship
In the book of Revelation, God granted the apostle John a look into the temple of heaven. As with Isaiah during the reign of King… Read More »The Theo-logic of Heavenly Worship
A Passage for a Pastor Called to an Established Church
“Every pastor is an interim pastor.” I’ve seen that saying a few times, and the typical thought behind it is that every pastor will eventually… Read More »A Passage for a Pastor Called to an Established Church
Submitting to Each Other: A Response to Denny Burk
Kevin T. Bauder Denny Burk is one of the leading voices for biblical complementarianism, a perspective that claims that, according to Scripture, men and women… Read More »Submitting to Each Other: A Response to Denny Burk
The Good and Bad of Christendom
The legalization of Christianity by Roman Emperor Constantine I (272–337) in 313 with his Edict of Milan marked the beginning of a period lasting up… Read More »The Good and Bad of Christendom
Everything is Uh-Sim
“How’re you guys doin’ today?” “Fine, thanks.” “Uh-sim. Will you be using a rewards card today?” “Uh, no.” “Uh-sim. Cash back?” “No, not today.” Swipes… Read More »Everything is Uh-Sim
How to Preach So That Disciples Persevere: An Example in Acts 14:21–22
The life and teaching of Christian leaders plays a part in the salvation of those who hear us (1 Tim 4:16). It’s important that we… Read More »How to Preach So That Disciples Persevere: An Example in Acts 14:21–22
Tried with Fire: Lest I Should Be Exalted
Kevin T. Bauder The apostle Paul was not given to self-aggrandizement. He understood himself to be the chief of sinners, rescued only by God’s grace.… Read More »Tried with Fire: Lest I Should Be Exalted
Emotional or Affected?
While C. S. Lewis encourages us to not place too much stock in our feelings, he was adamant that the whole point of education was… Read More »Emotional or Affected?