We pray not for our personal comfort, the preservation of our security, or the power of our political parties, but for the advance of Christ's Kingdom, for the sovereign work of God in civil realms so that the Church may be at peace and carry out its gospel mission in word and deed.

Their legacies invite Evangelicals to deepen their theological understanding, to engage faithfully with society, and to live lives of devotion, justice, and courage. Whether through systematic theology, social ethics, or the witness of personal sacrifice, these theologians remind us that the Christian faith encompasses both belief and action, calling us to a life that bears witness to God’s truth in every sphere of life.

Beloved Christian friend, the most important thing is not who you will vote for in the election but that you are the elect child of the Father. Your most important emblem is not a donkey or an elephant but a lamb. What defines you isn't a yard sign but the covenant sign of baptismal waters upon you. Rejoice!

At the heart of this renewal was Martin Luther, a German monk, scholar, and priest whose courage sparked a profound change in Christian doctrine and church practice. Luther's commitment to Scripture as the sole authority in matters of faith, encapsulated in his stand for Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), challenged the power structures of his day and ultimately brought about a new era of religious thought.

Alister McGrath, D.A. Carson, Gordon Fee, Bruce Waltke, Peter Leithart, Marva Dawn, and Stanley Hauerwas and their unique perspectives on the role of Scripture, the Church, and Christian living, influencing how modern Evangelicals engage with theology and society

In this post, I will briefly explore the lives and theological contributions of seven key figures: Howard Thurman, Robert Jenson, Thomas Oden, James Dunn, Charles Fuller, R.C. Sproul, and John Frame.

You may not know their names, but if you're an evangelical, you're a recipient of the good work done by these influential Protestant theologians.

A conversation on the influence of Benedict XVI started me thinking about who might be the the most influential Roman Catholic Theologians of the past 100 years. Here's a brief introduction to them.

Almost three decades ago, historian Philip Jenkins predicted that a revival in the Global South would lead to a reconversion of the secularized North. We might be witnessing the beginning of such a movement.

 "On the contrary. I simply mean that when the Lord has drawn from me some word for the good of souls, I know, because of the pain of it.” 

The movement's emphasis on partnership and collaboration has also had a profound impact on how evangelicals approach mission. The Lausanne Movement has encouraged evangelicals to work together across denominational, cultural, and national boundaries, recognizing that the task of world evangelization is too large for any one group to accomplish on its own. This has led to the formation of numerous partnerships and networks that have greatly enhanced the effectiveness of evangelical missions.

I hope that out of the ashes of this terrible act, a more gracious discourse and debate, a less extreme and polarized posture, and a more gracious and generous concern for one another during this election season will emerge. May God find us regularly praying together in our families and with one another for our country and for his protection and wisdom now and in the coming months.

I'm offering this birthday reflection on America, noting a particular quality of our unity we must recall and celebrate. Here’s the truth - our diverse ethnic ancestry highlights our unique and unified national identity, and this reality is something to rejoice in.

The love set upon us from all eternity, displayed at the cross in history, and poured out in our hearts by the Spirit experientially, will carry us through life and into glory.

Julian saw the small, insignificant hazelnut and understood that, though tiny, it embodied the entirety of creation, sustained by God’s love and power. She began to understand that no part of God’s creation is too small to be significant. The hazelnut’s existence is a testament to God’s abiding love, perfect power, and meticulous care. 

Ours is a world-affirming faith, not a world-denying mysticism. This faith calls us to a profound responsibility to hear “the groaning of creation” together with our unspeakable sighs, trusting the groanings of the Spirit to bring beauty from ashes (Romans 8). Far from despising nature on the one hand or worshipping it on the other, we are called to walk with God in it as his vice-regents over it, to care for and cultivate it for his glory and the goo

Jonah learned to pray through the repetitive soaking of his soul in the Psalms. So can we. Immersed in the rich language and themes of the Psalms, we can learn to bring our broken hearts to God for comfort, mending, and cleansing. We can deepen our friendship with God and grow in faith through persistent prayer as we cry out to him in dark places.

Studying Romans is never easy, but it is always fruitful.