Posts by Taigen Joos

In the development of Christian doctrine throughout history, we see a fascinating progression of how biblical truths have been articulated, defended, and preserved through various documents and councils. This progression doesn’t represent a change in doctrine itself but rather demonstrates how believers have carefully formulated and expressed doctrinal truth in response to challenges and theological…

Church History is a valuable field of study. For instance, ever since the early church, documents have been written and passed down which have helped articulate doctrinal truth. I call them “The Four Cs of Doctrinal History.” These include creeds, confessions, catechisms, and councils (from which some documents come). I have begun a teaching series…

Periodic self-evaluation is not a bad thing. Sometimes in our lives, we notice a spiritual digression we need to adjust. Perhaps our devotional life needs a reset; perhaps our fledgling prayer life needs restoration; perhaps our marriage needs to renew its spark. I contend that it is time for churches who claim to be “conservative”…

In Part 1 of this series, I sought to highlight a situation in the general world I’m calling “Conservative Christian Music.” My intention was not, nor is not, to discuss specific musicians, or even really to address the controversial style question that is a key component of the “worship wars.” While there is a place…

Part 1 – Personal Observations I grew up in a home with two very musical Christian parents who gave me an awareness and appreciation of all kinds of music. After I my conversion at 15, I mostly listened to the popular Christian music of the day. Throughout elementary, middle, and high school I took music…