Articles on The Early Church

The Gospel in Philippians

Jon Dennis

If there ever was a clarion call to rejoice because of the gospel, it is Paul’s epistle to the Philippians.

The Gospel in Romans

Robert W. Yarbrough

Romans explains the saving work of Jesus reported in the Gospels, and unpacks many of the teachings that were foundational to the churches that arose in Acts.

We Need Spiritual Sight to Read about Jesus

Brian J. Tabb

The disciples’ journey with Jesus on the road to Emmaus poignantly illustrates the fact that we need spiritual sight to recognize Jesus’s true identity as revealed in the Scriptures.

What the Early Church Can Teach Us about Living in This Strange New World

Carl R. Trueman

Traditional Christians are typically those who take history seriously. If only we might be able to return to ancient worlds, we tell ourselves, all might be well.

Why Does the Book of Acts End So Abruptly?

Patrick Schreiner

The abrupt but victorious ending compels readers to ask about their own role in this narrative. Acts offers a word of encouragement. Yet, encouragement for what?