No Story Left Untold: The Miracula of Engelhard of Langheim
In the long and decorated history of Christianity, there are a few figures that are especially well remembered: Augustine, Calvin, Wesley, Luther, Cranmer, Chrysostom, etc. These are the names on the “A-tier” of history. After all, they’re founding figures of whole denominations. Calvin’s systematic theology holds up Reformed thinking. Luther’s boldness brought about the advent of Protestantism. Chrysostom’s liturgy … Continue reading No Story Left Untold: The Miracula of Engelhard of Langheim
The History of Mary Veneration: A Protestant Prospective
My wife and I went to the Cleveland Museum of Art a few weeks ago. As a theology nerd, I went straight to the Christian art section hoping to have a little bit of a mini-retreat there in the gallery. Unfortunately for me, a MASSIVE portion of the art focused on Mary: And this one … Continue reading The History of Mary Veneration: A Protestant Prospective
Asherah and TikTok Apologetics
One of the students in my youth group sent me this TikTok and wanted to know if it was true. He always finds the best stuff to ask about. A lot of people don’t know much about Baal and Asherah, and there’s been a significant amount of theorizing done by different scholars on that point, … Continue reading Asherah and TikTok Apologetics
Equipping Congregations for Theological Conversations
Exciting news! I had the opportunity to write an article for MinistryMatters.com about how knowledge of great theologians helps Christians evangelize. Check it out: https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/11098/equipping-congregations-for-theological-conversations
Through the Eye of an ACTUAL Needle: The Fake Gate Theory
Matthew 19: 23-24 famously reads: Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter … Continue reading Through the Eye of an ACTUAL Needle: The Fake Gate Theory
The Historic Challenge of Christian Parenting
I just ran across this quote from the famous 4th century Christian preacher, John Chrysostom: We spare neither labors nor means in order to teach our children secular sciences, so that they can serve well the earthly authorities. Only the knowledge of the holy Faith, the service of the Heavenly King are a matter of … Continue reading The Historic Challenge of Christian Parenting
Great Thinkers and Produce Theft
I won’t pretend that I knew who Jean-Jacques Rousseau was before this past week. Makes sense. Enlightenment-era philosophy and Christian theology tend not to have much in common. He’s probably best known as the guy with that memorable quote, “Man is born free but everywhere is in chains.” I’ve started digging into his stuff after … Continue reading Great Thinkers and Produce Theft
THE NEPHILIM! A Word Study and History of Interpretation
2 Timothy 3:16 famously says that all scripture is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. Unfortunately, not all of it is easy to understand. So let’s pick out a really weird verse and see what God has to say in it! We’ll take a good look at the verse itself, explore the … Continue reading THE NEPHILIM! A Word Study and History of Interpretation
Apologetics Battle: Simon Magus vs Peter the Apostle
Apologetics (the art of defending the faith) hasn’t changed nearly as much as you’d expect over the past 2000-ish years. Well… parts of it have certainly changed. After all, if you had a question about Christianity today, I assume you’d look for a pretty official looking book with basic questions and good answers in response. … Continue reading Apologetics Battle: Simon Magus vs Peter the Apostle
Fake Quotes from Famous Saints
The other day, I got an e-mail from a higher up in the Methodist church that ended with this quote: Do all the good you can,By all the means you can,In all the ways you can,In all the places you can,At all the times you can,To all the people you can,As long as ever you … Continue reading Fake Quotes from Famous Saints
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