Perspicuity, Community, and Diversity. One of the most cherished truths of Protestant Reformation is the understanding of the priesthood of all believers. In the time of the Reformation, theologians like Martin Luther were pushing back on the idea that the priests of...
Human beings seem to have a natural suspicion of anything unfamiliar. In most cases this probably serves us well. We are told from a young age not to talk to strangers. We avoid situations which may put us out of our depth. But what about when we’re dealing with...
Every other week, my church holds a Sunday evening prayer meeting. It’s one of my favorite things our church does. We hear about what is going on in our life together and then spend time praying for the ministries of the church. As he calls on various people to pray,...
Do What is Right, Don’t Just Oppose What is Wrong You may not know the name Carl F. H. Henry. He was a towering figure in American Christianity less than a century ago. He founded Christianity Today magazine, Fuller Theological Seminary, and a number of other...
I have put off writing this article for a long time. The purpose of this series is to explore the ways various terms are used in conversations about race that make it hard for folks to understand each other. Language develops in community, so each theological tribe...
