Reflections on the Reformation
On October 31st, Christians around the world will celebrate the 506th anniversary of the protestant Reformation. The historical and theological significance of the Reformation cannot be …
How to Interpret the Bible: The COMA Bible Study Method
Earlier this week, I posted an article on principles for Bible interpretation. One of the most useful, systematic methods I’ve used to study and interpret …
How to Interpret the Bible
A Good Bible Study? Have you ever sat in a Bible study where someone said, “I don’t know what you think about this verse, but …
A Life on the Move: Grappling with the Grind of Grief
This is the second article of a two-part series entitled, Life on the Move, by Dr. Matthew Jones. Let’s blame it on John Wayne, the …
A Life on the Move: The Impact of Transitions in the Lives of MKs
~ Dr. Matthew Jones is the founder and director of the Southeast Asia MK Camp. He and his wife have been serving as missionaries in …
How to Read David Brainerd
“In the evening I was grieved that I had done so little for God. Oh, that I could be ‘a flame of fire’ in the service of my God!”
Spending Eternity on Earth?
Where will you spend eternity? Heaven, of course! This is the expected answer for a believer in Jesus Christ. Yet, this answer is not completely …
More than a Change of Mind: Exploring the Biblical Words for Repentance
More Controversial Than You’d Think What is repentance? Defining something as essential to the gospel as repentance should be pretty straightforward, right? Sadly, that’s not …
Should Christians Drink Intoxicating Beverages? The Case for Abstinence
This article represents the arguments of those that urge abstinence from potentially intoxicating beverages. What is the case for refraining from alcohol?
Should Christians Drink Intoxicating Beverages? Compare the Production
Christians need to understand the differences in the production and consumption of intoxicating beverages in Bible times compared to modern times. This difference is a significant concern that needs to be addressed as we ponder Christians and social drinking.