New Creatures–New Culture
Culture is the same as behavior, and I am explaining in this series implications from the New Testament based on that idea. Here are the… Read More »New Creatures–New Culture
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Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition, Part 5: Inerrancy and Creationism
The foundational documents of The Gospel Coalition clearly articulate a commitment to the historic, orthodox understanding of biblical inerrancy. Nevertheless, one of the cofounders of… Read More »Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition, Part 5: Inerrancy and Creationism
Christian culture
We are in the midst of a series on New Testament implications of the idea that culture is essentially behavior. Here are the previous two… Read More »Christian culture
The Spirit Within and Hearts Aflame
How does the indwelling of the Spirit make living in God’s presence an experiential reality? The Spirit reveals God to our worshipping spirits. Since God… Read More »The Spirit Within and Hearts Aflame
Handbook for the Heart: Deuteronomy 17:18–20 and the Character of a Christian Leader
Last week we looked at Deut 17:14–17 and discovered three prohibitions for Israel’s kings that Christian leaders can follow in principle today. This week, we’ll… Read More »Handbook for the Heart: Deuteronomy 17:18–20 and the Character of a Christian Leader
All Things to All Men | Part 2: Interpretative Principles
Before us are Paul’s words to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23: For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 2: Interpretative Principles
Culture and ethnicity
I am writing a series on implications of the idea that culture is essentially the behavior of a people. Last time I asserted that New Testament… Read More »Culture and ethnicity
Of Horses and Harems: Deuteronomy 17:14–17 and the Character of a Christian Leader
Three weeks ago, I gave an introduction to a series on character of the Christian leader. Today the series finally continues. After a read through today’s… Read More »Of Horses and Harems: Deuteronomy 17:14–17 and the Character of a Christian Leader
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
Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition, Part Four: In All That It Affirms
Faced with numerous denials of inerrancy from professing evangelicals, theologians and church leaders gathered in 1978 to form the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy. Meeting… Read More »Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition, Part Four: In All That It Affirms
A New Testament Understanding of Culture
There is a lot of talk about culture these days, but I’m convinced that most of the people who talk about it have never really… Read More »A New Testament Understanding of Culture
It’s time to order your Christmas daily devotional – “Rejoicing in Christ, the Newborn King: 25 Meditations for Family Worship During the Christmas Season”
Last year we published a new daily devotional for the Christmas season by Pastor Taigen Joos that was very well-received. This devotional is perfect for both… Read More »It’s time to order your Christmas daily devotional – “Rejoicing in Christ, the Newborn King: 25 Meditations for Family Worship During the Christmas Season”
Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition: Part Three: The Production of Scripture
The wording of 2 Timothy 3:16-17 forces the reader to certain conclusions about biblical inspiration. First, the writings and not the writers are inspired. Second,… Read More »Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition: Part Three: The Production of Scripture
All Things to All Men | Part 1: The Context
“I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” 1 Cor 9:22. This verse, and the verses surrounding it (1… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 1: The Context
Complete in Christ
Our natures have been transformed in a second way by the merits of the Son upon us. 2) We are completed by God in Christ.… Read More »Complete in Christ
Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition: Part Two
In his recent series on The Gospel Coalition, Pastor Matt Recker devoted an entire essay to the doctrine of Scripture. Pointing to a 1956 article… Read More »Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition: Part Two
A syllogism on the morality of culture
All human behavior is moral. Culture is human behavior. Therefore, all culture is moral. For more: “Towards a Biblical Understanding of Culture”
Gospel impact and the world’s approval
Christians today seem to assume that the best way to have the greatest gospel impact in the world is to gain the world’s approval and acceptance… Read More »Gospel impact and the world’s approval
The Character of a Christian Leader
“Pay careful attention to yourselves” (Acts 20:28). “Keep a close watch on yourself” (1 Tim 4:16). Paul gave the former of these commands to the… Read More »The Character of a Christian Leader
Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition: Part One
For many years, Matt Recker has been a church planter and pastor in New York City. He has started churches in Brooklyn and Queens, and… Read More »Matt Recker and The Gospel Coalition: Part One