Within the Nicene Creed there are many wonderful affirmations of the Christian faith. Many lines of prose where people affirm with gusto. Yet, one line remains influential and controversial. That line being “one holy catholic and apostolic Church.” Despite its controversy, in the proper context, one can embrace this line with excitement, too. The phrase … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
Lent is a sober season within the Christian calendar. As we progress through Lent, we inch closer to celebrating Easter. However, celebrations don’t have to wait until Easter, as there are feasts and occasions we can honor in the meantime. One such occasion is the Feast of the Annunciation, which we typically celebrate every year … Continue reading The Feast Day of the Annunciation
Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation. Specifically, it is a season of waiting for the birth of the Messiah, the Christmas Child Jesus. While this year’s Christmas is coming soon, and Jesus was already born over 2,000 years ago, we still wait. Only now, we are not waiting for Jesus’ birth, death, resurrection, … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. Thomas the Apostle
As a seminary graduate trained in two different personality assessments (The Four Lenses and DISC), I found Personality and Worldview by J.H. Bavinck a welcomed insight into our culture’s obsession with personality. Having the book Forwarded by the late Timothy Keller helps as Keller always approached things in a thoughtful way that respects both theological … Continue reading The Gospel Must Shape How We Think and Act
Attending a Baptist seminary, I became familiar with Leon McBeth’s book A Baptist Heritage. The 800+ page text teaches one about Baptist history while sharing insights about other denominations. Sure, it has its flaws, but no book is perfect. Despite its imperfections, it would be great if each Christian denomination had texts summarizing its history, like A … Continue reading The Heritage of Anglican Theology
Creeds, confessions, and catechisms have a wonderfully rich tradition in the history of the Christian Church. Down through the centuries Christians have crafted statements of faith for the purpose of encouragement, mutual edification, and practical instruction. The new book Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader’s Edition (Crossway, 2022), edited by Chad Van Dixhoorn, is a … Continue reading Cherish the Richness of Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms
The Old Testament is boring, or so some Christians think unless they are reading Genesis, Psalms, Proverbs, and perhaps Jonah. This view, however, could not be further from the truth, and author Tim Chester proves this with his latest book, 1 Samuel For You (2014). In this entry from The Good Book Company’s God’s Word … Continue reading Applying God’s Word For You
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms are an integral part of our society. They also contribute to our isolation and loneliness. As a result, many people think the answer is to quit social media, but canceling our accounts is not the answer. In Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media … Continue reading How to Quit Facebook, Twitter, & Social Media, or Maybe Not!
Lincoln’s Battle with God chronicles Abraham Lincoln’s life and faith from his childhood up until his death. Both at the start of the book and the end of the book Stephen Mansfield does not ever indicate if Lincoln was a Christian or not. Instead, throughout the book, he presents compelling evidence that could suggest both … Continue reading What Abraham Lincoln Can Teach Us About God
