Theology
The Magnificent Beauty of God
Remembering the goodness of the Lord cuts through all of the negativity around us.
The Glory of God, the Gospel and Justice 5: The Church and State
Just as the prophets compel Israel to work justice in its ranks, so the church, beginning with its members, is called to work justice among its own and among all.
Death: A Hope-filled Sorrow
In my last post, we looked at the joy death brings for the Christian who dies trusting in the promises of Christ. But for those who remain here on earth, … Continue reading
Death: A Joyous Reunion
Do you fear death? Not dying, but death itself? Most people are afraid of the unfamiliar. That is why the prospect of death strikes such fear. It’s hard to stand … Continue reading
Gospel Consistency: Keeping in Step with Gospel Truth
Thabiti expounds Galatians 2 with an eye toward the ethnic tensions in the text.
The Glory of God, the Gospel and Christian Justice, 4: Conversion and Justice
A justified life looks like mercy and justice to ethnic, religious and foreign “others.”
The Glory of God, the Gospel and Christian Justice, 3: True Humanity
We maintain that injustice is inhumanity.
The Glory of God, the Gospel and Christian Justice, 2: The Trinity
We believe the central, supreme and inexhaustible subject of revelation is God.
The Glory of God, the Gospel and Christian Justice, 1: Revelation
Every generation of Christ followers must mark out the path of righteousness and justice in its day.
The Gospel & Racial Reconciliation: Book Review
The world seems to be very good at diagnosing problems, but often gives solutions that do not work. Christians have the message that is powerful enough to change hearts. So why is it that nonbelievers are at least willing to talk about racism, but many churches like to sweep it under the rug?
How Black Is the Bible?
Imagine that we are members of a local church having a cookout, and the honored guests are Black characters from the Bible. I’d dare say that many of us would be surprised by who shows up.
Justice and the Church
Christians already have an agenda. Our agenda has already been set. It’s a kingdom agenda: Christ is Lord.