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Postmillennialism and Theonomy

Christ is reigning, and he will accomplish his purpose on earth as it is in heaven. But that purpose is best seen in the beautification and building up of the church in the midst of nations, not a final golden era among the nations, where all the nations are made Christian by the church's influence.

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The Three Most Important Words I Learned in Seminary: “Textual, Epochal, Canonical”

This approach to reading Scripture doesn’t mean we’ll perfectly understand or apply God’s Word. Scripture is perfect; interpreters aren’t

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Book Review: Hearers and Doers, by Kevin Vanhoozer

In a world where churches chase the latest ministry fads, Hearers and Doers is a refreshing contrast.

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Giving Thanks for Jesus’s Gifts

In Paul's letters to the churches, we find a peculiar focus on giving thanks for the people whom Christ has given us in our local churches.

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Calvinist Pastors and Non-Calvinist Churches: Candidating, Pastoring, and Moving On

I want to share a few things that might be helpful for you—Calvinist pastor—if the Lord leads you to a church that doesn’t celebrate the doctrines of grace.

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Book Review: When Heaven Invades Earth, by Bill Johnson

When Trinity-eroding, Christ-denying, gospel-subverting error is published, we ought not shy away from declaring a teacher or teaching as heretical.

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Book Review: The Blessed Life, by Robert Morris

I don’t believe Morris is deliberately twisting Scripture, but his faulty, self-referential, story-telling, proof-texting approach leads him to doctrines and practices that are errant for the disciple, if not downright dangerous.

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Waters That Unite: Five Truths About Water Baptism

1. Baptism identifies us with Christ. 2. Baptism doesn’t save; it announces salvation. 3. Baptism is an individual announcement. 4. Baptism is also a church announcement. 5. Baptism follows belief.

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Book Review: God’s Design for Man and Woman, by Andreas and Margaret Köstenberger

In the last three decades there has not been a comprehensive and scholarly biblical theology of manhood and womanhood. Until now.

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A Softer Prosperity Gospel: More Common Than You Think

Five trademarks of a subtler strain of prosperity teaching.

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