Is the Reformation still necessary?
It's an oft-repeated question: Is the Reformation still necessary? During this commemoration of Luther’s protest, it’s proper to consider how the Reformation impulse of yesteryear applies to our...
View ArticleHere we stand: On the relationship between Reformational theology and...
While themes related to religious liberty appear in early Christian writings, it was not a principle the Christian Church prioritized throughout its early history. With Christianity in charge and...
View ArticleWhy good theology is the answer to bad technology
The longer I’ve wrestled with the challenges of digital technology in my life and in the lives of others, the more convinced I’ve become that the ultimate answer is not “no technology” or “more...
View ArticleGod as Father: Seeing the same God in both Testaments
The first time I read the entire Bible I was struck by the different titles used of God between the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament usually described God as “Lord,” whereas the New described...
View Article3 ways to learn from early Baptists about political theology
Many early Baptists were heavily involved in political life, at both local and national levels. For them, political involvement was often a matter of survival—17th century British government, in both...
View ArticleThe gospel and the future of theological education
Phillip Bethancourt moderates a discussion between J.T. English, Albert Mohler, Danny Akin, and Matt Hall at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018. The post...
View ArticleWhat are some practical tips for training church members theologically?
JT English, pastor at The Village Church in Dallas, Texas, shares some practical tips for training church members theologically. The post What are some practical tips for training church members...
View Article5 Facts about Carl F. H. Henry
ERLC has recently republished Carl F. H. Henry’s 1996 book, Has Democracy Had Its Day?, under our Leland House Press imprint. The republication was in conjunction with the ERLC’s latest Research...
View ArticleWhat Jesus’ genealogy reveals about his character
Chances are, when you are meditating on the birth of Jesus this Christmas season, you are not spending a ton of time perusing the list of names in Matthew’s Gospel. But you should, for Matthew didn’t...
View ArticleWhat resources would you recommend to women who desire to learn theology in...
What resources would you recommend to women who desire to learn theology in the midst of everyday life? The post What resources would you recommend to women who desire to learn theology in the midst of...
View ArticleBelievers never get a pass for disobedience
Last week there was a considerable amount of conversation generated after multiple screenshots of comments posted in a Facebook group began to circulate on the internet. The name of the group is not...
View ArticleHow to approach doctrinal differences
Several years ago Christian Smith made waves with his book The Bible Made Impossible, which argued that the “pervasive interpretive pluralism” of Scripture within evangelicalism gave evidence to an...
View ArticleDo you have a reduced understanding of Jesus’ message?
Ever since Adam’s rebellion plunged mankind under the curse of sin, humans have sought to answer the question of how to live full and flourishing lives. Historically, individuals known for providing...
View ArticleHow to guard your life and doctrine in seminary
Perhaps more than any other New Testament verse, 1 Timothy 4:16 arrives with both warning and promise for the ministry. The warning is more implicit; the promise is unmistakably explicit. Paul writes...
View ArticleWhat does it mean for the church to think theologically about our cultural...
Over the last several years, as our society has steadily worsened into deep confusion, I have often found myself disoriented culturally. But a single goal has continually driven me onward: I want to...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Christian Reconstructionist movement
What is the relationship of Old Testament laws to the American government? How ought Christians respond to the decline of cultural influence? What are the ways that Christians exercise power within...
View ArticleUnderstanding fundamentalism within the African American community
According to historian George Marsden, “a fundamentalist is an evangelical who is angry about something.” Figures such as Bob Jones, J. Frank Norris, and Aimee Semple McPherson all fit within this...
View ArticleWhat does a theologically fueled love look like?
God is love. Christ demonstrated God’s love by laying down his life for us while we were still his enemies. Theology helps faith become understanding as we explore the details of this life-giving love...
View ArticleWhat the state of theology in America reveals
Does God change? Is God the Son a created being? Is the Holy Spirit a force or a person? Is the Bible the inspired Word of God? These are some of the most important and fundamental questions in the...
View ArticleThe relationship between Easter and ethics
What is the relationship between Easter and ethics? How does the crucifixion shape the Christian life? And how does the resurrection reorient our moral intuitions? The answers may come from an...
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