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February 2015

February 12, 2015

Books I’m going to (try to) read this year

I’ve never made up a “books I’m going to read this year” list. But this...

February 11, 2015

The Best Conference of 2015!

Oh my goodness! I’m so stoked. I just got word that registration is now open...

February 09, 2015

My Terminal Blog on the Terminal Punishment of Hell

In the previous three posts (FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD), I’ve argued that the terminal punishment...

February 04, 2015

Biblical Arguments for Eternal Conscious Torment

In my previous post, I summarized some of the strongest biblical arguments in favor of...

February 03, 2015

Biblical Support for Annihilation

In my previous post, I said that while I am not an “Annihilationist,” I do...

February 02, 2015

Is Annihilation an Evangelical Option?

When I was nearing the end of Seminary back in 2002, I’ll never forget hearing...

January 2015

January 27, 2015

reformed but not Reformed*

I often get asked if I’m “Reformed.” Oftentimes people just assume that I’m “Reformed.” Since...

January 26, 2015

The New Perspective on Paul: A Final Raw Reflection (Part 5)

In this fifth and final post of the series, I’ll lay out my own views...

January 23, 2015

The New Perspective on Paul: A Raw Reflection (Part 4)

We wrapped up the previous post with a question: “What role do works play in...

January 22, 2015

The New Perspective on Paul: A Raw Reflection (Part 3)

The last two posts have summed up some key New Testament passages that are foundational...

January 21, 2015

The New Perspective on Paul: A Raw Reflection (Part 2)

One of the best pieces of intellectual advice I received (from a student, actually) was...

January 20, 2015

The New Perspective on Paul: A Raw Reflection (Part 1)

John Piper and N. T. Wright have been two of the most influential voices in...

January 19, 2015

Martin Luther King

Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of my heroes: Dr. Martin Luther King, a...

January 16, 2015

The Benefits of Homeschooling

I’ve spent two blogs talking about the potential dangers of homeschooling. Now I want to...

January 15, 2015

The Dangers of Homeschooling: Part 2

A few weeks ago, I posted a blog titled “The Dangers of Homeschooling” and I...

January 09, 2015

An Open Conversation on Mixed Orientation

A “mixed orientation (M.O.) marriage” is where one spouse is straight while the other opposite-sex...

December 2014

December 29, 2014

Farewell Trolls and Haters

I’ve always battled with the tension between the American value of free speech and the...

December 10, 2014

The Dangers of Homeschooling

One of the most heated debates in churches these days is how to school your...

December 09, 2014

Angels Don’t Have Wings

The traditional image that angels have wings is pervasive. I’ve rarely heard anyone question it....

December 08, 2014

Where Was Jesus Born?

Despite what is ubiquitously portrayed in nativity scenes, Christian folklore, and every English translation that...

December 05, 2014

Can Grace and Obedience Be Friends?

The following is an excerpt from my book Charis: God’s Scandalous Grace for Us. The...

December 01, 2014

Is Same-Sex Attraction Sinful?

A couple weeks ago I gave a paper at the Evangelical Theological Society's Annual meeting....

November 2014

November 19, 2014

On Papers and Poverty

I just arrived in San Diego for the Evangelical Theological Society's annual meeting. I'll be...

November 18, 2014

The Esther You Never Knew

Moralism controls our reading of Scripture, especially the Old Testament. When we dust off the...

November 17, 2014

What Is a Mixed Orientation Marriage?

A “mixed orientation marriage” is where one spouse is straight while the other opposite-sex spouse...

November 10, 2014

Are House Churches Biblical?

I’ve never been a member of a house church, but a big part of me...

November 03, 2014

Jesus in the Public Square

It’s no secret that Christians, especially the evangelical right, have invested much energy into moving...

November 03, 2014

You Can’t Understand the Bible by Yourself

The western church, as you know, wades around in a thick sludge of individualism. We...

October 2014

October 31, 2014

Fear Not the Long Sentence

In his book, Writing Tools, Roy Peter Clark encourages writers to “fear not the long...

October 30, 2014

Do Pastor Kids Have to Be Saved?

Does the Bible demand that someone must have regenerate kids in order to be a...

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