I’ve been happily married for more than 33 years. A constant counsel for success in marriage is that couples need to be together. Genesis 2:18 says that God made Adam “a helper fit for … A Little Marital AdviceRead more
Religion and Culture
The Christian Doctrine of Human Depravity: A Safeguard of Political Liberty
In the light of the recent revelations about the National Security Agency having access to telephone records of Americans and apparently to their use of the Internet, it is an opportune moment to delve … The Christian Doctrine of Human Depravity: A Safeguard of Political LibertyRead more
Overcoming False Dichotomies: Psalms 1 and 2 Together
One of the unfortunate characteristics of contemporary Christianity is the division between conservative and liberal Christians concerning the role of the church in society. In general, conservatives emphasize changing the individual and liberals the … Overcoming False Dichotomies: Psalms 1 and 2 TogetherRead more
A Culture of Cooperation?
Although this is in all likelihood not news to you, we theologians are odd birds. After all, how many people come away from a delightful day-after Valentine’s dinner with a beautiful wife thinking about … A Culture of Cooperation?Read more
A Call to Evangelical Reflection on the Newtown Massacre
The strong, visceral horror at the slaughter of little children in Newtown, Connecticut is universally felt in America. This natural human reaction has led to serious questions about gun control, mental health and security. … A Call to Evangelical Reflection on the Newtown MassacreRead more
