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Every Christian is a theologian. The question is whether if they are a good one or not. Our theology inevitably impacts every area of our lives (either consciously or unconsciously) – even our creativity – so it is important for creatives and Christians in general to think deeply about their theological beliefs.
Strong Medicine for a Fatal Disease | Social Justice, Critical Race Theory & the Gospel
Social Justice and Racism are terms which have reverberated throughout our societies in an especially amplified way this past year. The various riots of 2020 and the meteoric rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement has prominently placed these terms indelibly in the minds of many in our culture. Many well-meaning people, organizations, Church leaders, Christians and many more posted black squares on social media in solidarity – led by a desire to act compassionately and to listen and learn more.
A Not-So-Coffee-Mug Psalm
Psalm 139 is a familiar and precious Psalm to many. You may even have part of verse 14 memorized: “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Verse 14a) You may even have a coffee/tea mug somewhere in your house with it. However, I wonder if in our familiarity and making of cute mugs we may have domesticated and trivialized some parts of this Psalm?
Athanasius “The Great” Against the World – A Brief Biography
It feels like writing a piece about a figure to influential as Athanasius in anything less than a full book would fall severely short of doing justice to such an exquisite life. As a result, this...
Progressive Christianity and Deconstructing the Faith
Alisa Childers’ new book, Another Gospel deals with the challenge of Progressive Christianity and the trend of Deconstruction. The true historic faith of Christianity has always been under attack. Even from the earliest days of the church in its infancy, we see in the writings of the New Testament that false teaching was already a big concern. It is understandable that the new faith would be under siege from the outside – especially in the first century – with pressures from surrounding paganism and unconverted Jews. However, one of the most insidious threats to the Gospel came from within the church’s walls. What do you do when the most dangerous person to your faith is your pastor?
James Anderson | What’s Your Worldview?
Dr. James N. Anderson has written what is probably one of my favourite introductory-level apologetics books. What’s Your Worldview: An Interactive Approach to Life’s Big Questions is a novel and...
Cornelius Van Til | The Grandfather of Modern Presuppositional Apologetics
Christian apologetics (the reasoned defence of our faith) can seem like a daunting and complicated task. There are so many arguments, methodologies and facts to master—it is enough to drive many to frustration and giving up on it altogether. But what if instead of memorizing multiple arguments and facts you could find one argument that would be the argument to end all arguments? Perhaps it is too good to be true, but this is part of the intrigue of the apologetic method of Cornelius Van Til.
Greg Bahnsen | A Short Biography & Review of Presuppositional Apologetics: Stated and Defended
In the field of Christian apologetics, Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen is a legend to some, and an unknown figure to many. However, for any student of apologetics, his work is vitally important to understand...
Discovering the Heart of the Reformation
I think it important that every serious would-be ‘Protestant’ should at least endeavour to have a basic understanding of what is meant by that term. Studying the Reformation then is of many...
Crazy Busy | A (mercifully) short review of a (mercifully) short book
Are you crazy busy? Stressed out? Do you find yourself always replying with the same almost automated response when people ask how are you? “I’m busy, but good.” As much as I try to avoid it—I am. I...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Pastor, Theologian, Spy, Martyr… Evangelical?
Listen to an audio version of the article here. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a fascinating and compelling life to study. He has captured the minds and hearts of many Christians from various traditions and...
Bethel Church | Deception, Heresy & A Call to Discernment
Bethel Church in Redding, California has been the centre of much controversy. The highly popular Christian music band – Jesus Culture – also comes out of their movement. Yet, there are many very serious concerns about doctrinal errors and strange practices that should make Christians weary of their ministry.
Jonathan Edwards | A Brief Biography of A Giant in the Faith
Jonathan Edwards was one of the most prolific and influential theologians of his time and his work endures until today. One can almost not speak highly enough of him and his brilliance. Here I've...
An Exegesis & Application of The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord's prayer has a long history in the church; from liturgy to a format for our petitions to God, it has been a popular speaking point in Christian thought asking, just what was Jesus trying to...
Philippians 1 | To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain
Background Paul probably visited Philippi in 49 AD. Acts 16 tells us about his journey there. Residents of Philippi were very proud of their Roman citizenship as shown by their accusation against...
Why Theotivity?
Why start a ministry about theology and creativity? There is a huge need for Christian creatives to be grounded in solid, Biblical theology today. Inevitably, a Christian’s worldview will impact every area of their lives, including their creativity.