Spurgeon’s advice for suffering Christians
When experiencing trials, Charles Spurgeon made a point to cling to God’s promises.
Topic
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
In everything we do, we are to spread the knowledge of the gospel.
Theology Forum
For this month, Towers asked two theology faculty members to answer this question: Where are you on the cessationist-continuationist spectrum? What do you make of stories about incredible supernatural or demonic activity? Bruce A. Ware T. Rupert and Lucille Coleman Professor of Christian Theology My position is a bit of a compromise, or blending, of…
Do I have to know Greek to understand the Bible?
We do not need Greek to read the Bible, but the original languages help us gain new insights and deeper clarity.
Church planting probably won’t make you famous
If you go into church planting looking for fame or adventure, you probably won’t find either.
God Is in Charge of the Universe
God is the creator and ruler of the universe – and that is good news.
How to prepare your church for an active shooter
Hopefully we will never need these guidelines, but our churches must be prepared for the worst case scenarios.
Did Paul really write all his letters?
We have good reasons for confidence in Paul’s letters. Praise the Lord!
Every leader needs this kind of friend
3 marks of true Christian friendship
Six things new church members need to know
Every time I teach a church membership class, I try to answer these six questions guests and new members often have.
Morgan Wild: From the jungles of Indonesia to the halls of Boyce College
Morgan Wild grew up on the mission field of Indonesia with his life on camera.
Lottie Moon and Chinese Superstitions
Keeping in theme with stranger things in missions, this month’s History Highlight explores Lottie Moon’s ministry in China.
‘We’re going into battle’
Spiritual Warfare and Pastoral Ministry
Book and Music Reviews: ‘Surviving and Thriving in Seminary’; ‘Hope of Every Promise’; ‘The Economics of Neighborly Love’; ‘Theology, Church, and Ministry.’
Surviving and Thriving in Seminary by H. Daniel Zacharias and Benjamin K. Forrest (Lexham Press 2017) Review by Andrew J.W. Smith Seminary is hard. Whether you’re single or married, seminary is probably going to push you in ways you didn’t expect. Beyond simply learning time management or sharpening their research skills, prospective seminary students need an…
Feature review: Encountering God through Expository Preaching
Encountering God through Expository Preaching: Connecting God’s People to God’s Presence through God’s Word (B&H Publishing 2017, $19.99) Jim Scott Orrick, Brian K. Payne, and Ryan Fullerton He preacher’s task is not just a Sunday morning endeavor. Instead, it involves much preparation and investment — seven days a week. While this task is essential to…
We are Beggars, It is True: The Solas and the Hope that Endures
We take no credit for ourselves. Our salvation, from beginning to end, is of God.
Mary Did You Know with Carol of the Bells
An instrumental Christmas worship video
Is the Reformation Over? The Solas and the Work that Remains
“I’m not worried about being on the wrong side of history. I’m worried about being on the wrong side of God.”