1d ago
Reformation 21 Examines Capital Punishment After Fort Hood Execution
A Reformation 21 piece explores the Christian ethical case regarding capital punishment, prompted by a recent execution decision in the Fort Hood shooting case.
1d ago
Crossway Addresses Modern Objections to the Doctrine of Hell
A Crossway article defends the Christian doctrine of eternal judgment against contemporary critiques, using Bertrand Russell's objections as a starting point.
Church
1d ago
New Denomination Forms Following EPC Ordination Decision
Anchor Presbyterian Church will launch in December following the Evangelical Presbyterian Church's June approval of ordaining celibate individuals with same-sex attraction.
Theology
1d ago
Series Explores Tyndale's Betrayal and Path to Martyrdom
A multi-part series on William Tyndale examines how the translator's openness and hope left him vulnerable to Henry Phillips's deception, leading to his arrest and execution.
Theology
1d ago
Article Critiques Prosperity Gospel While Affirming Divine Provision
An essay rejects prosperity gospel theology while affirming Scripture's teaching on God's concern for material provision and the value of work.
FROM KEN DUFFY
How Pastors Are Using AI Right Now
A field map of what is already operating in your ministry
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Theology
1d ago
Essay Examines Spiritual Cost of Radical Autonomy
An essay argues that rejecting Christ's authority in favor of self-creation transforms perceived freedom into bondage, leaving the self burdened with impossible moral responsibility.
Church
1d ago
Aquila Report Traces Ordination Policy Shifts in Mainline Churches
The Aquila Report examines a pattern from the PCUSA's 1956 ordination of a female pastor through contemporary debates over pastoral requirements, suggesting a doctrinal trajectory.
Theology
1d ago
Reflection on Solus Christus and Contemporary Christian Life
An article reflects on the Reformation principle Solus Christus, urging believers to resist elevating lesser goods to the place of ultimate trust.
Culture
1d ago
Reflection Frames Voting Within Eschatological Perspective
An article reflects on prayer and Christian voting, grounding political engagement in Scripture's teaching that the fallen world-system will worsen before Christ's final victory.
Culture
1d ago
Article Encourages Christians to Consider Adoption as Spiritual Practice
An essay argues that adoption is an underexplored spiritual practice that can deepen Christian sanctification and obedience to God's call to care for orphans.
FROM KEN DUFFY
I Built Something New. Here's Why.
The church is already inside the machine. Here is what I built to help it think.
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1d ago
Calvin University Hosts Conference on Wisdom and Artificial Intelligence
Over 650 scholars and attendees gathered at Calvin University for the Wisdom in the Age of AI conference, exploring how Christian thought applies to AI development.
Theology
1d ago
Critique Warns of Resurgence in 'Heaven Tourism' Narratives
An article critiques the renewed popularity of accounts claiming direct experiences of heaven, warning these narratives often undermine orthodox theology.
1d ago
Ligonier Article Explores Contentment as Spiritual Grace
A Ligonier piece reflects on Christian contentment as rooted in acceptance of God's providence, not mere willpower or self-management.
Theology
1d ago
Wilson Argues Eden Contained Real Moral Risk and Human Freedom
Doug Wilson reflects on God's design of genuine human risk and freedom prior to the Fall, contending that Eden contained real moral stakes and meaningful choice.
1d ago
TGC Draws on Joseph's Story to Address Bitterness
A Gospel Coalition article examines Joseph's response to betrayal and suffering, offering three practical steps to help readers avoid bitterness.
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What the Algorithm Cannot Know About Your Flock
AI can process every word of Scripture. It cannot see the grief in your third row.
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1d ago
TGC Reflects on the Countercultural Disruption of Christmas
The Gospel Coalition publishes an Advent meditation exploring how the incarnation was—and remains—disruptive and countercultural, challenging expectations then and now.
AI
2d ago
Mathematician Reads AI Through the Lens of Ecclesiastes
A mathematician reflects on how artificial intelligence raises questions about human labor and meaning, drawing on Ecclesiastes and Genesis to argue for the theological value of distinctively human work.
1d ago
TGC Reviews Book Reframing Midlife as Spiritual Crossroads
Jared Wilson reviews a book that reframes midlife not as crisis but as a spiritual crossroads where believers can rediscover meaning through service and grace.
Theology
2d ago
God's Sovereign Rule Over the Hearts of Kings
An article at The Aquila Report reflects on God's sovereign control over rulers' hearts and actions, using biblical examples to argue that earthly kings remain subject to divine governance.
Theology
2d ago
How Ruth Prefigures Christ's Redemptive Work
An expository article traces the Book of Ruth's Christological themes, showing how God's providence during Israel's darkest period culminates in a genealogy that produces David and ultimately Jesus.
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The Weight of Sin and the Treachery of Covenant Rebellion
How softened language obscures guilt, judgment, and the glory of the cross
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