Unmoved: How Psalm 15 Clarifies What It Really Means to Follow God
Who are those who will enjoy the fruits of God’s victory over evil? The answer, found in Psalm 15, is those who ‘sojourn’ in his ‘tent’ and ‘dwell’ on his ‘holy hill.’
Imputed Righteousness: The Method of Justification
“The doctrine of justification by the righteousness of Christ, is a doctrine of great importance…some have called it, the basis of Christianity…” So wrote the Baptist theologian John Gill, at a time when such a statement was relatively uncontroversial within Protestantism. Today the tide is turning, as those within Protestantism are often the first to criticize the validity of justification by the righteousness of Christ.
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Advice for Young Men Choosing a Career
These are only considerations – but I hope that you will consider them deeply, seriously, and prayerfully. The choice in front of you will have life-long implications.
What Is Intersectionality?
Intersectionality is a major idea today, so it is important to understand the term.
Italy, Part 2
During the 17th and 18th centuries, many young men went on a ‘Grand Tour,’ a journey through the heart of Europe to learn more about the history and culture of continent. Last year I did my own version of this, spending the better part of a month traveling through Italy with a friend. I’ve already documented the first half of my trip; here are some highlights from the remainder.
The Reigning King: How the Second Psalm Gives Hope to God’s People
Glance at the headlines, and you will quickly see that people fight God. It happens all the time. In troubling times like these, we need the truth found in the Book of Psalms.
The Burden of Our National Guilt: Reflections on Slavery, Race, and Politics
Harriet Beecher Stowe, the famed abolitionist who wrote ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin,’ was a lover of the book ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress.’ Using the analogy of the book, she likened slavery to Christian’s burden, calling slavery “the burden of our national guilt.”
Responding to COVID in NYC
At the beginning of April, I travelled to New York City to assist a critically understaffed hospital in the coronavirus pandemic. It was an experience unlike any that I have ever had.
The Evangelistic Motivation of Luther Rice
Though he never fulfilled his dream of engaging in foreign missionary work, Luther Rice was astonishingly influential in Christ’s kingdom. Speaking of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, he said that “I esteem it the happiest point in…
