A Review of
By Philip Bartelt
05/28/25
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A Review of "Shaman and Sage: The Roots of the 'Spiritual but Not Religious' in Antiquity" by Michael Horton

Those who venture through these pages will find a veritable gold mine for the task of theology today, especially in the realm of apologetics.
Psalm 9: Blood Avenger and Mercy Seat
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
05/27/25

Psalm 9: Blood Avenger and Mercy Seat

Should you then abandon David’s plea that God use his law against his enemies and send a Legal Avenger? No, the law must be preached to the Christian (insofar as he is not one).
The Forgotten Fire
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/26/25

The Forgotten Fire

The Church needs mystics again. Not fringe figures, but saints ablaze with love.

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Scott Keith
Scott Keith
12/25/17

Even At Christmas, It is Still All About the Gospel

We thus come together to eat and drink, exchange gifts, serve one another, and even while celebrating, we proclaim the Gospel of Christ to one another.
Larry D. Hughes
Larry D. Hughes
12/22/17

R.C. Sproul

To lose a leader like this is always too soon!
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
12/20/17

Good Reasons To Not Baptize Your Baby?

Babies need to be baptized for the same reason that all Christians need to be absolved: All of us are born into and contribute to this sin-wrecked show of a life.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
12/12/17

Every Sunday, a Mini Advent

We aggrandize time. It certainly possesses power over us. It irreversibly moves us in one direction and can’t be replayed to different ends.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/12/17

Blessed Is The Man

Blessedness comes to us camouflaged as simple earthly words, water, bread and wine.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/06/17

Where To Begin

I’m going to begin at the beginning. But which one? Birth? Kindergarten? My first drink? The first time I had sex?
David Rufner
David Rufner
11/27/17

This Repairing of Eden

Jesus loves His church. He cleans her up. He takes her as His own. And He leads her.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/25/17

We All Show up Late for Church

Our little congregation is part of a much larger church—the body of Christ, both here on earth as well as in heaven. And that church worships 24/7, never ceasing in its adoration of Jesus our Savior.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/24/17

A Social Club with a 'T' on Top

“Christ is pretty ok doing all the redeeming that needs doing Himself—and He has redeemed you, and redeemed me.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/19/17

How Churches Become Morality Clubs of Religion

We strive, in short, to master the art of swatting mosquitoes. And all the while, we remain blind to the fact that in pulpit after pulpit, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is as rare as Merry Christmas inside a synagogue.
Jay Sawrie
Jay Sawrie
11/16/17

I Still Need the Sacraments

Growing up, I dreaded the first Sunday of each quarter. Every time during the evening service, we would have Lord’s Supper after the sermon.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
11/09/17

My Father, Bo Giertz (Part 2)

History was one of dad’s favorite subjects and he shared his knowledge with infectious enthusiasm.
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