As the clock ticks toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, we find ourselves caught in a moment of reflection and anticipation. Is our celebration a cheer for the end of last year, or is it a defiant optimism as we face the blank canvas of a new year? Maybe it’s both. Yet, beyond the resolutions and revelry, a sober view of reality can lead to a deeper, more profound celebration.

So you want to read the entire Bible in a year, starting January 1? That’s a great aspiration, and I wouldn’t necessarily discourage you from doing it. But hear me out on possibly taking a different approach to your devotional reading this year, starting with the answer to a simple question: Why Read the Bible?

Jesus is the gift we needed most, though we did not know what we most needed.

The horrifying slaughter of the innocents…foreshadows the suffering and martyrdom that would characterize the lives of many who follow Christ. These innocent children, often called the "Holy Innocents" in Christian tradition, are remembered as the first martyrs of the faith, and their suffering is commemorated every December 28th. Their deaths point to a central paradox of Christianity: that suffering and death, when united with Christ, are not meaningless but redemptive.

Science, then, becomes an invitation to worship, a means of rejoicing in God’s wisdom and creativity. When embraced with humility and reverence, both science and faith call us into a deeper relationship with the Creator and a more profound responsibility to care for His creation. The harmony between science and faith is not just possible—it is the faithful response of those who see in both the same divine Author, whose Word brought everything into being and whose power sustains all that exists.

This is the second to last in a series of posts on prominent Protestant theologians from the 20th and 21st centuries who continue to shape the evangelical community through their works, words, and example. From theology and civil rights to evangelism and artistic expression, the contributions of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Billy Graham, Michael Horton, Thomas Schreiner, and Luci Shaw echo through Evangelical circles.

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.