In 1988, my best friend asked me to join him on a clandestine mission to smuggle the Jesus Film intoContinue reading Our Graves a Stepping Stone
Are White Evangelicals Really the Problem?
Much has been written in recent days about “white evangelicals” and there is just as much emotion conjured up whenContinue reading Are White Evangelicals Really the Problem?
Seven Sins of American Evangelical Civil Religion
The imagery and symbols are clear. Church and state have never truly been separated in the United States. From itsContinue reading Seven Sins of American Evangelical Civil Religion
Thomas Jefferson’s White America
If I had a minor in my doctoral work it was historical theology. I’m particularly fascinated with how history isContinue reading Thomas Jefferson’s White America
Hang On! It’s going to be another bumpy four years!!
Sitting on the credenza behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office is the bust of Latino civil rights leaderContinue reading Hang On! It’s going to be another bumpy four years!!
“We’re Storming the Capitol Guys”
On January 6th while the 117th Congress gathered to certify the 2020 election, an individual who identifies himself as CrazyContinue reading “We’re Storming the Capitol Guys”
Hand washing and Politics
Jesus was often counter-cultural. He upset a lot of people because He would frequently break the status quo and doContinue reading Hand washing and Politics
The Christian Roots of America
It is sometimes refreshing to look back in Christian history to be reminded once again of those events upon whichContinue reading The Christian Roots of America
The Lesser of Two Evils and God’s Sovereignty
I believe in God’s sovereignty, not in a fatalistic way or a double predestination one. Rather, God superintends His creationContinue reading The Lesser of Two Evils and God’s Sovereignty
Fighting for Freedom of Religion?
If you have been following the news regarding Grace Community Church and its pastor John MacArthur’s battle in the courtsContinue reading Fighting for Freedom of Religion?
Who Would Jesus Vote for?
With less than 60 days until the 2020 presidential election, who would Jesus vote for? Both evangelical Democrats and RepublicansContinue reading Who Would Jesus Vote for?
The Effect of Our Witness
During the course of my research for When Evangelicals Sneeze: Curing the American Church from the Plague of Identity Loss,Continue reading The Effect of Our Witness
Plagues, racial riots, and a political antichrist – The Time is Near?
You hear many pastors and theologians attempting to interpret the Book of Revelation in light of what is happening inContinue reading Plagues, racial riots, and a political antichrist – The Time is Near?
The Way of Jesus
In the fourth century, the North African theologian, Augustine, understood the New Testament to teach that sometimes violent coercion ofContinue reading The Way of Jesus
Can Evangelicalism be Saved?
Over the month of December, the American political environment opened an opportunity for many to discuss – perhaps debate orContinue reading Can Evangelicalism be Saved?
How the politics of Jesus informs the politics of the 21st century church
An aphorism attributed to the first century BC Roman orator, Marcus Cicero, goes like this, “Not to know what hasContinue reading How the politics of Jesus informs the politics of the 21st century church
The End of Evangelicalism
The reaction to Mark Galli’s editorial in Christianity Today reveals how polarized the current political climate is in the United States. SomeContinue reading The End of Evangelicalism
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