Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
December 28, 1714: George Whitefield, called “the marvel of his age” for the way his preaching could move an audience, is born in Gloucester, England. His message kicked off America’s first “Great Awakening” (see issue 38: George Whitefield).
December 28, 1797: American theologian Charles Hodge, whose three-volume Systematic Theology has influenced seminarians for over 100 years, is born.
It’s easy to say you love the church universal, the whole bride of Christ. But Scripture unmistakably calls us to love the local congregation too.
Christians have long asked how a good God can let evil happen. My students want to know when the evil will get their due.
News
Nearly half of East African women experience abuse at home. Church leaders are working to stop it.
The Russell Moore Show
What does it mean to call someone the “father” of a nation?
It’s a very faith-stretching way to get by, compared to trusting in a salary and benefits.
News
Pastors of the small evangelical community are eager to unite, but religious freedom experts doubt the event will lead to greater freedoms.
Excerpt
An excerpt from Christ and Covenant in Global Politics: A Christian Introduction to International Relations.
Review
Theologian Nijay Gupta’s new book argues that the goal of the Christian life is not to “go up.”