Killing Calvinism: A Book Revi...
Some books elicit interest due to their subject matter. Others do so because of their literary quality. For me, the title Killing...
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A Little Book With A Lot To Sa...
In 2012 I intended to write an essay commemorating the 50th anniversary of a useful little book that many young theologians don’t...
read moreF. Leroy Forlines: Theology fo...
Few people have had more influence over the theological commitments of Free Will Baptists than Leroy Forlines (1926-present). While...
read moreLife, Liberty, and Luther
Since the Helwys Society Forum’s beginning, we have sought to encourage Christians to engage with the greater Christian tradition....
read moreArminius on the Sanctification...
While Arminius is often known for his disagreements with Calvinism’s five points, many other aspects of his theology are often...
read moreDesire: A Missing Link In Our ...
What happens when right beliefs don’t lead to right behavior? Using New Testament language, we might simply call this “hypocrisy.” In...
read moreWhen Theology Gets Practical
One of the bestselling books of the 1990s was Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. In it, author John Gray attempted to help...
read moreTheology or Scripture: Why Mus...
“All I need is the Bible. Theology hinders interpretation.” This is unfortunately the mindset of many who approach the interpretation...
read moreRethinking Christian Liberty: ...
Nowadays, it seems as if Christians are free to do as they please. One need only read the Barna Group’s various studies to understand...
read moreThe Persistence of Place: Refl...
Some of the most important aspects of life are those we often overlook. Many of us, to some extent, acknowledge that it is during...
read moreChristian Worship: “Psalms, Hy...
We sing. As Christians, it’s something we do. It’s what we’ve done in the past, it’s what we do today, and it’s what we’ll do...
read moreAssessing the Arts
Essay by Alexandra Harper with W. Jackson Watts Walking through an art gallery can be an intimidating experience. It is not due to a...
read moreAccounting for Accountability
The Baptist church has quite a problem: We are losing churched young adults at an alarming rate to the growing ranks of the...
read moreAll Together Now: A Theology a...
Racism is a dirty word. Billy Graham referred to it as a “deadly poison” [1], Jefferson Edwards, Jr. a “cancer” [2]. Despite a...
read moreFirst Things for Christian Apo...
For centuries Christians have believed in the need to give a reason for the hope within. Apologetics (the defense and articulation of...
read moreThe Need for Theology in the F...
In a world filled with grief and tragedy, the gospel promises hope for the hurting. Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for...
read moreCaught Between ‘Try Harder’ an...
If you happened to grow up in an evangelical church during the past fifty years, it is likely that you are familiar with stories such...
read moreIconoclasm, Yesterday and Toda...
For centuries the Church has debated the use of icons in worship. Proponents who champion the use of icons believe that they are...
read moreWhosoever Will: A Biblical-The...
After centuries of debate, the words “Calvinism” and “Arminianism” remain as buzz words that continue to spark discussion among...
read moreWhat Does It Mean to Think The...
When a discussion concerning a theological matter arises, it is often greeted by a blank look of indifference and a general lack of...
read moreIs It Really Necessary to Lear...
At times, I occasionally run across someone who says something to this accord: “You don’t really need to know Greek and Hebrew in...
read moreHow God’s Attributes Shape Man...
The Church, above all else, should mirror the character and attributes of God. Sadly many churches do not. Instead of appealing to...
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