Jonathan Leeman on The Church and the Suprising Offense of God's Love
Is church discipline biblical? Jonathan Leeman wrote The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love to help Christians start taking their membership in their local church seriously . . .
John Calvin’s Legacy
R. C. Sproul
Rarely, if ever, have we found a systematic theologian so well versed in the data of Sacred Scripture as we find in Calvin.
J. I. Packer’s “Last Crusade”: The Renewal of Catechesis
Joel Scandrett
While many rightly think of Packer as a theologian, he has averred for years that he is, first and foremost, “a catechist.”
J. I. Packer on the Hub of Christian Life
Sam Storms
Packer would contend that one has fallen short in the knowledge of God until such time as the glory of God becomes central in all areas of life and thought.
Jesus Will Deliver Us from the Wrath of Jesus
John Piper
Against the backdrop of coming judgment, the second coming of Christ is pictured as a rescue of his people. He is coming to save us from God’s wrath.
Jesus Said More about Hell Than Anyone in the Bible
John Piper
The word wrath is important for understanding what Jesus meant by hell. Hell is not simply the natural consequence of rejecting God.
It's the End of the World As We Know It
J. V. Fesko
Many people likely read the concluding chapters of the Westminster Standards and note is subdued tones, its careful statements, and its rather generic conclusions about the end of the world.
Is the Pope the Antichrist?
J. V. Fesko
J. V. Fesko discusses if the Pope is an antichrist, as opposed to the antichrist.
Is the Pope Really the Appointed Successor to the Apostle Peter?
Gregg R. Allison
Evangelical theology dissents especially from Catholic theology’s doctrine of apostolic succession.
Is Propositional Revelation Nonsense?
Francis A. Schaeffer
There are two ways to consider the question of propositional revelation and infallibility. Until the first is in place, the second cannot be sensibly pursued.
Is Predestination Unfair?
Andrew David Naselli
A common objection to unconditional election is that it’s unfair. Paul directly answers this objection in Romans 9, and Jesus indirectly answers it in Matthew 20.
Is Justification Merely a Theological Abstraction?
R. C. Sproul
The doctrine of justification unites those who share one Lord, one faith, one baptism. And though doctrines do not save us, they correctly inform us of how we are saved.
Is It Possible to Love Jesus but Not the Church?
Dustin Benge
People find the church ugly because their focus and their vision is on the wrong thing. It's on the wrong person, if you will. They're focused on those who make up the church: sinners.
Is It Fair That God Hardens Hearts?
Andrew David Naselli
Is it fair that God accomplishes reprobation by withholding grace and by hardening hearts, blinding eyes, and deafening ears? It is crucial to remember two truths.
Is Hell Real?
Dane Ortlund
The crass references to hell we hear in everyday conversation shouldn’t dull the agonizing awareness all believers should have of the pains of hell.
Is Double Predestination Fair?
Kevin DeYoung
The terms election and predestination are often used interchangeably, both referring to God’s gracious decree whereby he chooses some for eternal life.
Is Complementarianism Oppressive to Women?
Wayne Grudem,
John Piper
Exegetical support for why we believe Scripture teaches that headship includes primary leadership, which is the responsibility of the man.
Introducing Emblems of the Infinite King
Introduces kids ages 10+ to God’s radiant beauty through the main categories of systematic theology in this imaginative journey through the grand story of the universe.
In the Beginning God Created a Priest
David S. Schrock
While priesthood is not defined or assigned until Sinai, we can see how priesthood in Israel finds an original pattern in Genesis.
Inerrancy Part 3: Why is Inerrancy So Often Under Attack?
Vern S. Poythress
Vern S. Poythress discusses why the concept of inerrancy is so often under attack and how we are supposed to address it.
Inerrancy Part 2: How do You Reconcile the Discrepancies in the Gospels?
Vern S. Poythress
Vern S. Poythress discusses what the most prominent discrepancies in the gospels are and we can reconcile them.
Improving the Gospel or Losing the Gospel?
Mark Dever
Today some people, even within evangelicalism, are acting and speaking as if Jesus Christ alone is not fully sufficient and as if faith in him and his promises alone is a reduction of the full gospel.
Human Thinking & Divine Revealing Work Together To Awaken Saving Faith
John Piper
John Piper shares six observations that clarify how human thinking and divine revealing work together in awakening saving faith.
How to Study Scripture Theologically
Joel R. Beeke
Doing theology is a process that involves both study and personal spirituality. And these are not two separate activities.
How to Read Jonathan Edwards
Dane Ortlund
Jonathan Edwards gives us longings for God and for holiness that are more satisfying than even our best joys currently are.
How the Reformers Help Us Understand Definite Atonement
Jonathan Gibson
The Reformers laid the foundation, helping the next generation or two to present a mature doctrine of definite atonement.
How the Bible's Message Impacts Daily Life
Chris Bruno
Knowing the whole message of the Bible should be transformative.
How Spurgeon Avoided the Calling Calamity
Dave Harvey
Spurgeon understood the critical importance of helping men evaluate whether they were genuinely called to pastoral ministry.
How Our Theology Shapes Our Prayers
Graham A. Cole
Theology helps us uncover what we know about God and turn it into prayer and praise to God.