Savior of the Nations, Come
Savior of the nations, come; Virgin’s Son, here make Thy home! Marvel now, O heaven and earth, That the Lord chose such a birth. Not… Read More »Savior of the Nations, Come
Articles
Browse articles on various topics below.
The Mystery of the Incarnation
The Church confesses the incarnation of Jesus Christ as a mystery. On the one hand He is “the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the… Read More »The Mystery of the Incarnation
Central Seminary Announces New Leader: Matt Morrell Becomes Sixth President
On the evening of December 7, 2014, the congregation of Fourth Baptist Church authorized its pastor, Matt Morrell, to become the sixth president of Central… Read More »Central Seminary Announces New Leader: Matt Morrell Becomes Sixth President
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)
A Look at the Lists: Pastoral Passages and the Character of a Christian Leader
Several “C’s” help me organize my pastoral theology. A pastor must have the call, that is, a Spirit-given desire to be in ministry (cf. 1… Read More »A Look at the Lists: Pastoral Passages and the Character of a Christian Leader
Matt Recker and the Gospel Coalition, Part 7: The Clarity of the Gospel
Earlier this year, Pastor Matt Recker expressed concern that New Calvinists such as Tim Keller are allowing cultural renewal and social action to dethrone the… Read More »Matt Recker and the Gospel Coalition, Part 7: The Clarity of the Gospel
Luther in Reverse: Cultivating a Brazilian Hymnody
Last month I had the privilege of spending a week in Brazil, where I spoke at a conference of pastors and church leaders. It was… Read More »Luther in Reverse: Cultivating a Brazilian Hymnody
A Psalm for Giving Thanks
This setting of Psalm 100 to “Old Hundredth” was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The conductor is Sir David WIllcocks and the organist is Stephen Krahn. Also… Read More »A Psalm for Giving Thanks
My God Is God – A Poem for Thanksgiving
I did a bit of reading that focused on idolatry recently, and it captivated me again that John says to Christians today, “Little children, keep… Read More »My God Is God – A Poem for Thanksgiving
Knowing God
You hide Yourself from prying eyes, From faithless seekers veil Your face, Conceal Your form, confound the wise, Your brightness dim, though not Your grace.… Read More »Knowing God
Be holy in all your culture
This post concludes my series on the New Testament implications of the idea that culture is behavior. Here are all the implications: New Testament authors explain… Read More »Be holy in all your culture
“Give Attention to the Reading”
This essay was originally published on July 17, 2009. The apostle Paul instructed the young preacher Timothy to give himself to reading. In the ancient… Read More »“Give Attention to the Reading”
All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
I am writing a series of posts on the meaning of 1 Cor 9:19-23, in particular his comment in verse 22, “I have become all things… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
Borrowing culture
Since culture is the same idea as behavior, we have been discussing important New Testament implications from this idea. Here are the previous implications: New Testament… Read More »Borrowing culture
Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max Day is coming. This event is sponsored annually by Minnesota philanthropists in behalf of charitable organizations such as Central Seminary. It… Read More »Give to the Max Day
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
The evangelistic power of holy culture
We have been discussing New Testament implications of the idea that culture is essentially the behavior of a people group. Here are the previous implications: New… Read More »The evangelistic power of holy culture
11 Considerations for How to Write a Dissertation
I recently had a friend ask for advice about writing during the dissertation stage of a Ph. D. program. I thought I’d include this advice… Read More »11 Considerations for How to Write a Dissertation
Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition, Part 6: Knowledge and Certainty
Earlier this year, Pastor Matt Recker from Heritage Baptist Church in New York City authored a series of blog posts dealing with “New Evangelicalism and… Read More »Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition, Part 6: Knowledge and Certainty
All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)
In 1 Cor 9:22, Paul writes, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” This is series… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)