Brad Johnson shares some great insight into the Gospel of Mark’s introduction and the message of Jesus at the beginning of his ministry, which is “Repent and Believe the Gospel.” See our growing playlist of Seven
With the proliferation of churches in Singapore, why am I still a Methodist? It is not just because I am a Methodist pastor by profession, since there are pastors who have moved across churches and
“Everything happens for a reason.” How many times have you heard this short, pithy saying echoed in response to tragedy? Hospital rooms and crime scenes across the world are littered with these words. Such a
To say the book of Revelation intimidates many readers of Christian Scripture is probably an understatement. The difficulty of understanding its ancient Jewish apocalyptic symbolism and imagery is only compounded by the complexity of its
In what ways could those who cherish the Wesleyan heritage take the Wesleys’s commitment to societal change from memory and memorial to an actualized movement? Certainly there are many ways, but one in particular stands
‘Tis the season! Christmas songs are playing continuously on the radio. Department stores have donned their silver and gold, red and green. Lights have been strung on houses. Christmas lists are being written. Plans to
What is holiness according to the Bible? How is God holy, and what does holiness have to do with identity? How does holiness make sense in the Old Testament and New Testament context? Dr. John
One of the most exciting developments in the Western church’s understanding of Scripture is that it is finally beginning to address this problem: We have lost track of what purpose the Gospels serve. Ever since
What is the Christian Calendar? A religious ritual rooted in the outmoded traditions of men? No. The primary strategy for the practice of God’s story throughout history? Yes. The Calendar is the most ancient practice
How do you think? Ever thought about that? Not everyone thinks the same way. We all tend to think—that is, to reason—in different ways, depending upon influences that have shaped us. Probably genetics plays a
What is the Mormon teaching on God, Jesus Christ, and humanity? Dr. Steve Tsoukalas offers an introduction to Mormon beliefs.
Theology is my first love, leadership is my field, and pastoral ministry is my calling. This makes for trouble. Don’t theologians doubt the theological rigor of pastors and don’t pastors scoff at the missional effectiveness
