Helpful, But Misleading: A Review of 20th-Century Theology: God & the World in a Transitional Age
This widely-used textbook on 20th century theology contains much useful information about some influential theologians of the past century, and is therefore somewhat helpful. On the other hand, anyone interested in a balanced treatment of modern theology will have to look elsewhere, for 20th-Century Theology is fatally marred by omissions and distortions. continued »
Carl Henry and His Critics (1)
The previous chapters have delineated certain key features of Carl Henry’s theology, especially as it is expressed in God, Revelation, & Authority. In the following three chapters, I shall attempt to respond to specific charges brought against Henry, particularly by... continued »
How To Resolve 7 Deadly Stresses: A Health Manual for All Nations.
Carefully reading and then applying the principles in this book would prevent a great deal of disease and even bring healing to those already afflicted with major illnesses. continued »
Should You Get A Divorce? (2)
When we are tempted to consider divorce, we need to reflect anew on what the Bible teaches. In particular, we must understand God's plan for marriage, so that we can understand His opposition to divorce. From the beginning, he... continued »
Recipe for Spiritual Health
All true Christians want to be spiritually healthy. We also hope to grow in grace, and bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. We know that Peter’s admonition to add one virtue to another (2 Peter 1:5-7) applies to all those who eagerly long for spiritual fruitfulness and solid assurance of salvation. continued »
Evangelical Slander
Now, we may treat those with whom we differ courteously to their face, but in our own “in-house” communications, and even in public, we engaged in what amounts to “evangelical slander.” continued »
N.T. Wright, What Saint Paul Really Said
Though often brilliantly biting, elegantly enlightening, and powerfully persuasive, it finally fails to fulfill the promise of the title, to tell us “What Saint Paul Really Said.” continued »
The Old Religion in a New World: The History of North American Christianity
Noll states at the outset that “the burden of The Old Religion in a New World is to highlight aspects of North American Christianity that set it apart from patterns of religious experience and organization more common in historic European Christendom.” continued »
Territorial Spirits and World Evangelization?
Though he studied at a noted charismatic school (Oral Roberts University), the author has transcended the limits of that perspective to give us a careful analysis and critique of the very popular “strategic level spiritual warfare.” continued »
Questions for Skeptics, Doubters, Agnostics, Atheists, and other Unbelievers
Those who reject the Christian faith often do so because they say they have unanswered questions. They thus put Christians on defensive, challenging them to defend what they believe. continued »
His Needs, Her Needs
We all know that marriages are in trouble. What we need to know is how to improve our own marriages, prepare for marriage, or help others who are having marital difficulty. Thankfully, many good books on marriage contain valuable insights that, if acted upon, will transform couples from enemies to friends " even lovers! " again, or at least make such a change conceivable. continued »
D.A. Carson on the New Perspective
D. A. Carson was invited by Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte) to give a set of lectures on the New Perspective on Paul, a controversial theological movement that has gained in importance in Reformed circles. continued »
The Case for Christ
Veteran criminal reporter Lee Strobel has provided the church with a powerful case for the claims of Christ in this fascinating and hard-hitting book. continued »
Some thoughts on “Gone with the Wind” – Lessons for married people
Because Rhett and Scarlet did not express their love for each other at the right time, their marriage was swept away by a vortex of misunderstanding. continued »
United We Stand: Unity and Spiritual Warfare
The term “spiritual warfare” has occupied the forefront of much Evangelical teaching and missiological thought. But what does it mean? continued »
Carl Henry: 20th Century Augustine
In an article which I read a few years ago, Carl Henry was quoted as saying that he believed our age needed a new Augustine to rise to the challenge of a dying civilization and the emergence of a new Dark Ages. I believe that he is the very man for whom he called. continued »
A Christian Looks at the US Presidential Election
The entire world watched the recent American presidential election with both fear and hope. continued »
Dealing with Depression
Depression ravages the minds and emotions of millions around the world, especially in developed countries. Despite modern advances in technology, no one seems to have invented a medicine that will prevent, much less cure, depression. continued »
Prosperity and the Gospel
“We preach prosperity here!… God does not want us to be poor, or sick…” Those words from a pastor in a church we attended recently have set off a lively debate about the merits of Prosperity Teaching. continued »
Abiding in Christ
All who have committed ourselves to cross-cultural ministry seek to “bear much fruit.” We know that Jesus is not here talking primarily about the “fruit” of new converts (as Paul apparently was in Romans 1:13), but the obedience that consists mostly in loving as He loved. continued »
God, Revelation, & Authority
Few, if any, non-Chinese theologians can rival the value of Carl Henry for China’s Christian church. continued »
Remarriage After Divorce: Another Look
Perhaps no topic is more controversial among Evangelical Christians today than the question of whether, or under what circumstances, those who have been divorced may marry again. continued »
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