In the nineteenth century, the British politician, William Wilberforce began a movement that led to the abolition of the slave trade. His robust Christian faith fueled his resolve to see tyranny destroyed and people created in the imago Dei set free. Today, there are 27 million slaves in the world. 1.2 million are children, enslavedContinue reading “A Walk Across the Sun – Corban Addison”
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I am a Calvinist
I affirm the sovereignty of God in salvation and embrace a Calvinistic worldview where the glory and supremacy of God are the end of all things. Seven fundamental realities compel me to embrace Calvinism, what C.H. Spurgeon referred to as a “nickname for biblical Christianity.”1 Calvinism is rooted in Scripture. The sovereignty of God overContinue reading “I am a Calvinist”
The Faith of Ronald Reagan – Mary Beth Brown
Mary Beth Brown honors the life and legacy of the fortieth president in her book, The Faith of Ronald Reagan. The Faith of Ronald Reagan uncovers what most books on the former President miss – a deep trust and reliance on the sovereign God of the universe. The author explores the faith of Reagan’s motherContinue reading “The Faith of Ronald Reagan – Mary Beth Brown”
It’s Good to Be a Man – Michael Foster and Dominic Bnonn Tennant
Michael Foster & Dominic Bonn Tennant, It’s Good to Be a Man (Moscow: Canon Press, 2022), 227 pp. Books about masculinity are a dime a dozen. A few books that address the topic of masculinity break this pitiful mold. These books direct men to the Bible as our highest authority. These books challenge men toContinue reading “It’s Good to Be a Man – Michael Foster and Dominic Bnonn Tennant”
The Christian Pilgrim – Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards reminds readers that there are on a journey towards heaven. The title of the message is The Christian Pilgrim. Section 1 – A Pilgrimage to Heaven “We ought above all things to desire a heavenly happiness; to be with God; and dwell with Jesus Christ,” argues the Puritan divine. This is a journey toContinue reading “The Christian Pilgrim – Jonathan Edwards”
The Seventy Sevens – Ping Pong Over the Abyss
The 77’s first album was originally released in 1983. So why review an album that is almost thirty years old? For starters, Michael Roe decided to make the album available on iTunes a few weeks ago. So anyone that has an old crusty cassette and nothing to play it on should be very excited. Also,Continue reading “The Seventy Sevens – Ping Pong Over the Abyss”
The Happiness of God – Part 3
God is eternally happy. Over the past few days, we have been learning about the reality of God’s happiness and the reasons for God’s happiness. We conclude this brief study by focusing on our response to this happy God. The Response to our Happy God I’m convinced that one of the biggest reasons that manyContinue reading “The Happiness of God – Part 3”
The Happiness of God – Part 2
Jonathan Edwards helps us comprehend the reality of God’s happiness: “It is of infinite importance … to know what kind of being God is. For he is … the only fountain of our true happiness …”1 Notice, then, several reasons for God’s happiness. The Reasons for God’s Happiness God finds happiness in himself The primaryContinue reading “The Happiness of God – Part 2”
The Happiness of God – Part 1
In the film, Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell is criticized for his desire to train for the Olympic games. In the midst of their discussion, his sister Jennie essentially accuses Liddell of having a problem with idolatry. Liddell utters these words that prove to be the best line in the movie: God made me fast,Continue reading “The Happiness of God – Part 1”
Theocracy – Remastered and Remixed
The self-titled release by the Atlanta-based band, Theocracy first appeared in 2007 but has been out of circulation since that time. For several months, fans have long-awaited for the release of Theocracy’s original album – an album that has been remastered and remixed. On November 19, fans around the were thrilled to listen in toContinue reading “Theocracy – Remastered and Remixed”
Veritas et Lux 