In my last post we looked at what government is supposed to do. This time we’ll think about how it should be organized. While the Bible does not tell us that directly, I believe we can make some inferences based… Read More
Gospel-Centered Freedom, Part 2
Since the grace of God always leads to a change in the orientation of an individual (see 2:11-12), how does this grace work through a Christian to affect our community? Today, we will see how Christians are commanded to change… Read More
Christians & Civil Government – Part I: Government’s Function
The Connections class I lead along with Gary Dirrim and Dan Becker is studying politics and government. Among other things, we’re seeking to identify principles Christians can use when thinking about how to relate to the civil government. Our goal… Read More
How Should We Then Vote?
Unless you’ve been on Mars for the last year you know there’s an election campaign going on in the United States to choose our next president. This campaign has been a difficult one for Christians. I’ve been conflicted over who… Read More
Christianity Today’s Top Theology Stories of ’09
I find lists that seek to synthesize large periods of time (such as end-of-year lists) helpful in providing a birds-eye view of cultural development. While it could be said that lists such as this have more in common with the… Read More