The “Doctor”
Essay by J. Clint Adams David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, affectionately known as “the Doctor,” was arguably the greatest preacher of the twentieth-century. Born in Wales in the winter of 1899, Lloyd-Jones showed great medical abilities at a young age. Before reaching the age of 22 he already held four degrees and even began working under the great Sir Thomas Horder at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital [1]. While working at St. Bartholomew’s, he...
The Church’s Relevance to Your Health
By Eddie Moody And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Mt 16:18 ESV Today many are concerned with making the church relevant. Perhaps this concern has arisen because of waning church attendance. Recently Mark Chaves published a book on trends in American religion. His research indicates that today 20% of all Americans say they do not belong to any...
Southey & Slavery
By Nathan Trimble God often uses ordinary means to accomplish extraordinary feats in culture and in society. And all too often, Christians ignore one of the greatest tools that God has given them, namely, those talents with which He has gifted them. Several examples shine forth through the centuries, which represent attempts to redefine the cultural norms and to effect change in the name of Christ. Robert Southey was such a man. This...
Can Archaeology Deliver?
Essay by Matthew McAffee Introduction In the popular consciousness, archaeology captures the fascination of a generation that grew up with Indiana Jones and his far-flung adventures in search of ancient treasures. For them archaeology spells adventure and excitement—the exploration of real-life ancient ruins which provide a fresh rendition of days gone by. Not too long ago, the world of biblical studies experienced similar...
Diversity and the Sliding Ethical Scale
Essay by Tim Campbell Diversity has always existed in the Church. There have always been issues about which people have disagreed. However, the conventional use, understanding, and application of varied opinions has undergone a radical alteration in relation to ethical relevance. Historically, persons recognized a standard of evaluation. Yet in the present age, such a standard has been thrown to the wind. A Framework for Ethical...
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