Cultivating Churchmen
I love all the local churches, whether small or large, that I have had the opportunity to worship in and serve alongside of. Many of the believers who were part of those churches were not only formative to my own growth in Christ but also displayed, in their own ways, the beauty of the gospel that is shown in and through the local church. My affection for two specific churches is particularly strong because I grew up in one and...
Francis Schaeffer: The Revolutionary?
For the past few years, I have been neck-deep in the writings of Francis Schaeffer. This research has included not only his Complete Works but also his pamphlets and articles. As I have read through his writings, I have kept finding references to “revolution.” Often these references relate to one’s Christian faith and spirituality. Schaeffer mentions that Bible-believing Christians are “revolutionary” as early as 1948 when he wrote an...
Francis Schaeffer and Hans Rookmaaker: Intellectuals and Evangelists
The most significant intellectual relationship for Francis Schaeffer, outside of his wife, was easily his relationship with Hans Rookmaaker. The meeting of the two seemed providential. Edith Schaeffer records the event, Leaning against this historic wall, a young art critic for two Dutch newspapers, who was still taking his studies for his doctorate, chewed on his pipe and thoughtfully began to talk to Fran about art. They talked...
HSF Conversations: Biblical Inerrancy
Churches and pastors often talk about being “Bible-believing” people, but what does that mean? What doctrines and practical implications are there for believing the truth of the Bible? In this episode of HSF Conversations, contributors Jesse Owens and Christopher Talbot discuss the importance of the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, its perennial significance, and its practical importance for the believer and the church. They seek to...
Francis Schaeffer: In Memoriam
Why would a thirty-something, Arminian Baptist care about a Calvinist Presbyterian who died forty years ago today? The answer: plenty. The life of Francis Schaeffer (1912–1984) has affected my own life, affecting the entirety of my worldview, as well as the lives of countless evangelicals. I consistently find myself reflecting on his life and ministry of Schaeffer, including how he ministered in his own context and how his work and...
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