More Principles for Discipling Younger Men
Note: This is part 3 of 3 of a series, “Discipling Younger Men.” Last week, we looked at five principles for discipling younger men. Here… Read More »More Principles for Discipling Younger Men
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Not Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part 2
Jeff Straub Last week I began a brief series here in parallel to Kevin Bauder’s “Growing Up Fundamentalist.” Kevin showed how his early interaction with… Read More »Not Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part 2
Jesus Fulfills Old Testament Worship
In the Old Testament economy, God established particular means through which his people were enabled to draw near to him in worship, although since the… Read More »Jesus Fulfills Old Testament Worship
Do This in Remembrance of Me
The observance of the “Last Supper” by Jesus and his disciple appears in all four gospels, though John does not give details of the meal… Read More »Do This in Remembrance of Me
Principles for Discipling Younger Men
Note: This is part 2 of 3 of a series, “Discipling Younger Men.” Last week, we explored the ages of Timothy and Paul. They were… Read More »Principles for Discipling Younger Men
Not Growing Up Fundamentalist
Jeff Straub In recent weeks, my colleague Kevin Bauder has written a series reflecting on the fundamentalism of his youth. He expressed gratitude for those… Read More »Not Growing Up Fundamentalist
America’s Gay Messiah?
“If me being gay was a choice, it was a choice that was made far, far above my pay grade…. And that’s the thing I… Read More »America’s Gay Messiah?
Religion = Worldview + Theology
Everyone has an implicit worldview—a fundamental orientation of the heart expressed in assumptions about reality, and most people have an explicit theology—conscious beliefs expressed in… Read More »Religion = Worldview + Theology
Paul and Timothy: A Prime Example for Discipleship
Note: This is part 1 of 3 of a series, “Discipling Younger Men.” This purpose of this post and the text two and is to… Read More »Paul and Timothy: A Prime Example for Discipleship
Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Nine: Reflections
Kevin T. Bauder Over the past several years I have read a number of books and articles about “growing up fundamentalist.” Almost without exception these… Read More »Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Nine: Reflections
What is the Nature of Religion? Theology
Broadly speaking, theology is how we intentionally answer the questions James Sire provided (see last week’s post) that form the assumptions at the core of… Read More »What is the Nature of Religion? Theology
Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Eight: Seminary
Kevin T. Bauder At the time my father enrolled in Bible college, few fundamentalist pastors went to seminary. That was beginning to change a decade… Read More »Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Eight: Seminary
What is the Nature of Religion? Worldview
Religion is composed of two parts, the first of which is worldview. A worldview consists of a set of assumptions a person holds about reality;… Read More »What is the Nature of Religion? Worldview
Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Seven: Vocation
Kevin T. Bauder One of the rituals of life at Bible college was the daily chapel service. In chapel we heard preaching by local pastors… Read More »Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Seven: Vocation
Worldview-Forming Worship
Imagine a dense forest separating two cities. In order to engage in commerce between these cities, merchants must pass through the forest. For the earliest… Read More »Worldview-Forming Worship
And First Place for Christian Convert Goes to….
If you had the opportunity to give the gospel to only twenty people, who would be on your list? Who would be “first place” on… Read More »And First Place for Christian Convert Goes to….
Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Six: College and Conviction
Kevin T. Bauder My parents always stressed the importance of college education. My father actually modeled his commitment to higher education by going to college… Read More »Growing Up Fundamentalist, Part Six: College and Conviction
Why We Should Study the Liturgical Story of the Christian Faith
Studying the liturgical history of the Christian faith paints a necessary picture of what Christians have truly believed throughout history, perhaps in some cases more… Read More »Why We Should Study the Liturgical Story of the Christian Faith
Beauty and Reality
Beauty has made a comeback. After years of being relegated by intellectual elites to the junkyard of old and outdated concepts, it is now popping… Read More »Beauty and Reality
Whether or Not to Leave One Ministry for Another: Lessons from Moses
Deciding whether or not to leave one ministry for another can be difficult, to say the least. It’s a decision that requires discernment, godly counsel… Read More »Whether or Not to Leave One Ministry for Another: Lessons from Moses