Book Recommendations (Autumn 2014)
The Helwys Society Forum (“HSF”) is pleased to share with its readers the Book Recommendations of its contributors. We believe strongly in the importance of reading for all people, but especially for those men and women who hold leadership roles in the local church. We hope to encourage our readers to engage with these texts and to provide resources for life and ministry. Each main HSF contributor (six in total) will share two books...
Homosexuality in Historical Perspective
On September 29, the Supreme Court began their new term by considering cases for their court docket. Many assumed that the justices would take at least one same-sex marriage case. The outcome of their case would have almost assuredly ruled in favor of a constitutional right to same-sex marriage that applies nationwide. However, on October 6 the Supreme Court announced that they would not be hearing any same-sex marriage cases. As...
2014 Theological Symposium: Summary & Reflections
The Commission for Theological Integrity annually sponsors a Theological Symposium. On October 27-28, denominational leaders, laypersons, and students gathered at Welch College for the event. Papers generally centered on the topic of evangelism in the post-Christian west. By all accounts, this was a highly successful event, with more than 130 attending. In this post, we’re first going to summarize the presentations, and then offer...
Homosexuality in Biblical Perspective
The topic of homosexuality is buzzing and alive, in and outside of evangelical circles. Just earlier this year Matthew Vines published God and the Gay Christian, in which he argues that a homosexual lifestyle and Christianity are compatible, eliciting a firestorm within the evangelical community. Neo-progressives have been fully supportive of Vines, while conservatives have maintained their historical stance. With this, the Supreme...
Book Review: Essential Eschatology
Since Jesus ascended, eschatology (or the study of “last things”) has been a major topic of conversation. As Christians, we eagerly await and anticipate Jesus’ coming. We often wonder when that time will occur. Over the centuries since the ascension, many predictions and much controversy have ensued concerning when this will occur. Into this discussion steps John E. Phelan Jr. with his newest book Essential Eschatology (IVP Academic...
Baptizing Our Imaginations in the Basin
As Christians, we give much time to consider how we might restructure our thoughts. This is appropriate, since God speaks to us through our understanding and calls us to use our minds to exert self-control over our fallen intuitions (Eph. 4:17-24). And in so doing, we refuse to conform to the fallen culture around us. But if we address only the intellect and neglect the imagination, we’ll redirect our thinking only to leave our...
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