The Aquila Report uses the Parable of the Sower to challenge the doctrine of 'carnal Christians,' arguing genuine faith is validated by the Spirit's fruit, not merely outward profession.
An exegetical article at The Aquila Report clarifies that Jeremiah 29:11's famous promise of plans to prosper was addressed to Judean exiles in Babylon, not a universal promise to all Christians.
A Gospel Coalition article frames 'looksmaxxing'—optimizing appearance for attraction—as a symptom of distorted masculinity among young men that the church must address.
A new Crossway article offers pastors practical counsel on cultivating genuineness and integrity in preaching, extending beyond exegetical skill to delivery and character.
An Aquila Report piece argues that contemporary acceptance of evolutionary theory undermines the Gospel by reframing death as natural rather than sin's penalty—a claim rooted in contested anthropology.
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An Aquila Report article explores the book of Jonah through Jesus's teaching, highlighting the irony that pagans showed greater moral sensitivity than the prophet himself.
Tabletalk examines the historic doctrine of divine accommodation—God's condescension to communicate in forms suited to human understanding—and defends its compatibility with biblical inerrancy.
An Aquila Report article explores Christian identity rooted in Christ's lordship, drawing from Romans to affirm that believers cannot be defined or condemned by external powers.
An Aquila Report article encourages Christians to broaden their practice of praying for grace throughout daily life, not just at meals.
An Aquila Report piece introduces the concept of 'pastoral savvy'—practical ministry wisdom learned through experience, mistakes, and cultivated discernment.
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First Things reports on a Canadian case in which an 83-year-old Christian woman reportedly died under assisted dying without full consent, highlighting safeguard failures in Canada's euthanasia program.
The Aquila Report emphasizes that ministers must exemplify holiness and honorable conduct, arguing that a pastor's lifestyle directly affects the church's credibility and Christ's reputation.
The Aquila Report argues that churches shape Christians' readiness for death through Scripture, prayer, worship, and pastoral visitation, with pastors bearing responsibility to guide honest engagement with mortality.
The Aquila Report addresses common misconceptions about Reformed doctrine, emphasizing that Calvinist theology grounds preaching, holiness, conversion, and love in God's sovereign grace rather than human merit.
The Aquila Report examines how Luke employs Psalm 118 within his Gospel, emphasizing the sophistication of his intertextual layering and its connection to Christological interpretation of the Old Testament.
AI can process every word of Scripture. It cannot see the grief in your third row.
The Aquila Report publishes a devotional offering biblical lessons for women preparing for or living in godly marriage, drawn from a parent's reflections on raising a daughter.
Doug Wilson argues that pastoral qualifications are rooted fundamentally in family life—spousal love, parental sacrifice, and domestic joy—not formal credentials.
An American Reformer essay argues that the spiritual and material dimensions of de-churching are connected to technology infrastructure expansion and demonic influence—a speculative position outside mainstream Reformed discourse.
The Aquila Report traces the origin of the term "Christian" to Antioch, where observers coined the label based on believers' Christ-centered lives rather than self-identification.
A Gospel Coalition podcast reflects on the collaborative role of men and women in ministry, arguing that gender-inclusive participation reflects God's image-bearing design.
How softened language obscures guilt, judgment, and the glory of the cross