Theology

Outreach Resources of the Year: Theology

So many gospel presentations and simple summaries present the gospel as escape from sin and the world and entrance into eternal life. Such gospels skip life now and head for the eternal prize.

A Prophet Is Not a Predictor of the Future

The prophets claim more, and the people credited them with more than just astute human discernment.

The Transcript of Our Desires

If one’s internet searches illuminate our hidden desires, then the Bible serves (in the words of Catherine Dunlap Carter) as a kind of “incomparable record of human desire.”

Richard Mouw: Restless Faith

Holding Evangelical Beliefs in a World of Contested Labels

Understanding the Nature of Christ’s Atonement

Was Christ's work on the cross vertical, horizontal or both?

What Is the Flourishing Life?

Our theology should inform the way we think about the flourishing life.

The Uniquely Christian Vision of Eternal Life

Though pagan cultures had an understanding of some manner of life after death, the Christian conception of eternal life is unique.

Why Loving Your Neighbor Starts With Honoring Your Parents

Honoring your parents is foundational to loving your neighbor. Here's why.

Understanding Early Church Worship

The early church structured worship very deliberately and helps us understand the development of Christian theology.

Conquered by God’s Kindness

God's lovingkindness radically redefines us and shapes our interaction with the world.