Does “Thou Shalt Not Kill” Preclude Every War?

Jesus said, “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.” (Mt 24.6). We hear of wars all the time. When Jesus said we would hear of them, he wasn’t making a prophecy, he…

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Review of Roger Olson’s Against Liberal Theology

Olson, Roger E. Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2022. In a recently published book, Roger Olson attempts two things, to put a definite limit on what may be called Christianity, and to call those tempted to cross that line back towards orthodoxy. He says, … some things people…

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Should Christians Share a Conference Stage with T… | Christianity Today

Or, “Secondary separation, anyone?” This story from Christianity Today demonstrates that everyone practices secondary separation (as it is called) to some extent. (Note: may be pay-wall protected.) But today’s evangelicals are also sensitive to theological shifts among the leaders they follow. If they notice a popular speaker appearing alongside someone with a notably different stance—on…

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Christian Nationalism & the Great Commission

Pastor Michael Miller, Foundation Baptist Church, Calgary, Alberta Canada, joins host Steve Anderson for a candid introduction to Christian Nationalism, it’s rise in prominence amongst evangelicals, it’s theological roots, and it’s impact on Great Commission ministry. send938 AT bmm.orgwww.bmm DOT org Source: Christian Nationalism & the Great Commission Well worth a listen. Steve Anderson and Michael…

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Most People Really Do Believe in God

Even if they don’t want to say so. Yesterday’s post from Forrest McPhail, “Sending You Good Vibes,” brought this to mind. The way I hear or see that idea is often in this form: “thoughts and prayers,” or sometimes just “thoughts are with you,” as if one would think the individual has the mental power…

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Why marriage matters

If a cohabiting couple is reluctant to get married because they say “a piece of paper doesn’t change anything”, their reluctance is a sign they don’t even believe their own claim. If it doesn’t change anything, why not go ahead and get married? It seems they actually realize that the piece of paper does mean…

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Speaking Truth to Our Generation

Kevin Schaal’s article on Monday (Fighting for Free Speech is Fighting for the Gospel)touched on something I’ve been thinking about recently. Our times are full of stories from various locales citing pressure tactics on Christians to conform to the new state religion of “freedom-of-sexual-expression-no-matter-how-bizarre.” I’m not sure what label we should put on this, but…

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