Contending with Christianity’s Critics

Several weeks ago, our church went to a conference hosted by Watermark Community Church, “Contending with Christianity’s Critics: Answering New Atheists and Other Objectors.” The audio and video from that conference is now available on Watermark’s website. You can download or view/listen online to all seven of the messages: “The Importance of Apologetics for Every […]

Grab bag

Some helpful articles I’ve recently read: Some Thanksgiving leftovers: Mark Talbot explains why even suffering is something for which we can praise God. Jerry Bridges reminds us that, “Paul said we’re to come to God “with thanksgiving.” We should thank Him for His past faithfulness in delivering us from troubles. We should thank Him for […]

The Trinity

Recently a friend gave me a copy of Michael Reeves’ book, Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith. I have enjoyed what I have read of the book so far very much. In these videos, Reeves explains the significance of the Trinity to the Christian life. See more […]

Theology summary

Over the past couple of weeks, I have posted a series of articles on the basics of systematic theology. These were not intended to be exhaustive, but merely to whet your appetite for a greater consideration of the essential elements of systematic theology. The series is now complete and all the posts are archived under […]

How does it all end?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” The final primary category of systematic theology is eschatology — the study of the […]

What are angels?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” If you peruse any greeting card rack — particularly in early February — you […]

What is the church?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” There are many perversions and corruptions of the church in contemporary culture. So […]

Who is the Holy Spirit?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” Who is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is fully God. He is […]

Who is Christ?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” The importance of thinking rightly about the person of Christ was articulated well by […]

What is salvation?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” The gospel has always been debated. Its meaning has always been argued about and […]

What is sin?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” Sin is defined as a transgression of the law of God — a […]

Who is man?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” Plato said, “Man is nothing more than a featherless biped.” (So one of […]

Who is God?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” What are the essential truths to know about an infinite God? What are […]

One supreme book

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” I was a literature major in college. I love bookstores. New ones. Old ones. […]

How can we know God?

This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” When children are first learning language and the margins of their world are […]