Cory Thompson The meaning of words matters, especially in the biblical text. The authority of the Bible is a critical issue that confronts every age. To faithfully follow the Lord Jesus is to faithfully follow his Word. To faithfully follow the Lord Jesus and his Word, the Christian must understand what his Word means. Article VI of the Chicago Statement …
Keep ReadingKevin Hester When discussing the ordination of women from a historical perspective there is a theological tension that must be observed. This tension is tested at various points by cultural perspectives that at different times and in different eras tend to push the discussion in different ways. In addition, there is a clear connection of the topic to salvation …
Keep ReadingRodney Holloman With so many controversial subjects such as the war raging in the Ukraine, the complete polarization of politics in the West, rampant plagiarism in the pulpit, and even more recently, the role of winsomeness, the Commission for Theological Integrity decided to address a topic that would not evoke a strong reaction – the roles of men and women …
Keep ReadingTheological Commission Two Mondays ago, the members of the Commission for Theological Integrity shared a series of short presentations during our annual Convention seminar. These presentations were collectively titled, “Men’s and Women’s Roles in the Church and Home.” We had intended to have a lengthier discussion time at the end of these five presentations, but our time ran a bit …
Keep ReadingMatt Pinson Carl Trueman, who teaches at Grove City College and is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, is an increasingly rich source of wisdom for evangelical Protestants. A recent piece I read of his in First Things is very good and can be found here. While readers of this blog will, like me, find important things on which to …
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