How does one comfort children whose beloved pets have died? Do animals have immortal souls? Perhaps there are better ways to talk to children than a Theological discourse. The post Animals in the Resurrection? appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
On Monday, I had the chance to spend an hour with our President’s Leadership Fellows here at Southwest Baptist University. These students (about 20 of them) are awarded a presidential scholarship as freshmen and have the chance to spend time with our President, Dr. Rick Melson, and other leaders at SBU. They take one class…| Theology Along the Way
In Drew Dyck’s book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians), he writes that isolation is a liar. So true! We read in Proverbs that y…| Theology Along the Way
The legend of modern political theology is well known, and it has received extensive research and documentation. Less so is the legend of the theology of the visible as it relates to the problem of liturgy. For some time now some of us have pondered on a curious historical coincidence: the fact that in 1922 […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
In one of the glosses in Marginalia on theology, Erik Peterson provides a remarkable pictorial image of thought of death and resurrection through the activity of washing a bowl. Peterson writes: “When washing a dirty dish, our thoughts may turn to the dead, to the dead as a genus, as an inferior genus that perhaps […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
In the Spanish language there is a wonderful idiom that has gone out of fashion in our times to express a sudden silence: “ha pasado un ángel”, or an angel passed by. The phrase is commonly used wh…| Infrapolitical Reflections
How many of us would have devised the cross as God's way of salvation? Probably none of us. We want a theology of glory more than a theology of the cross. That's why Judas betrayed Jesus and the crowd chose Barabbas. And yet... the cross is the power of God for salvation.| Living Theologically
Trending news becomes next week’s ancient history. We need something (or someone) that does not change, and yet remains true, powerful, and life-giving. This is precisely why it is good for Christians to consider the immutability of God. | Living Theologically
Do Christians embrace the "spiritual but not religious" mindset? Should they claim "It's a relationship, not a religion." The gospel offers a different perspective on religion and spirituality that's worth considering.| Living Theologically
Before digging into this important question, let me unequivocally state that this post reflects my personal opinion and in no way represents my church’s official opinion. Also, please respect this is obviously coming from a Baptist’s perspective without turning the... Continue Reading →| Living Theologically
It is hard to imagine a more tiresome book about a more fascinating subject than Ed Simon’s The Dove and the Dragon: A Cultural History of the Apocalypse. The book’s premise is intriguing: a sweeping intellectual history of apocalyptic thought from the Zoroastrians to QAnon. And Simon promises to interpret this history through his “schema,” Read more... The post The Apocalypse Has Two Faces appeared first on Christianity Today.| Christianity Today
There was an informative exchange on Catholicism.org when Charles Coulombe’s article, “Which Christian Nation Are We Defending?,” provoked a reply from the redoubtable Henry Sire, “The Kingdom of God in Human History.” The exchange was a friendly one between two … Continue reading → The post The Jewish Mystery and the Universal Church appeared first on Catholicism.org.| Catholicism.org
What is the meaning of our lives? Give it some thought.| Christian Apologetics
We hope and pray for true revival. But are we ready? When revival comes, we must be prepared to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit marks of God's work.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Contending for our faith is not about expressing accurate doctrine as much as it is about living a Christ-like life. Right around the time of ... Read More The post There’s A Different Way To Fight appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
Catalysts for Faith Crisis, Pt. 1 “Another Christian leader unmasked as an abuser!” the news headlines shouted earlier this week. There’s no need to go ... Read More The post Wolves in Shepherd’s Clothing appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
"The work of racial healing is not optional for followers of the Way of Jesus. It is a way of being–a deeply raw, courageous, and redemptive process–that is essential to our formation into the likeness of Christ."| Missio Alliance
The key to the mystery of Bernard Lonergan’s appeal may be that he has helped so many move toward a greater understanding of themselves, the universe and God. The post Bernard Lonergan: The (second) English-speaking Doctor of the Church? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Christians need to realize that there is no scapegoat on this earth that can be sacrificed to bring us a peaceful end to the evils we encounter.| Public Discourse
How did the crypto-Catholic Jacques Lacan give us the Calvinist Slavoj Žižek? And could St. Augustine's theology be the key?| Samsara Diagnostics
To be able to concretely love people, we must learn to partner with the mystery of change, to summon its appearance, come what may, and to diligently dance whichever conjuring ritual we happen to have stumbled upon ourselves.| Samsara Diagnostics
One way to see grace might be the power to create new and unexpected timelines.| Samsara Diagnostics
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The primary argument against Christian universalism is that I don’t want God to save people who offend me — PostBarthian (@postbarthian) June 21, 2016 Neither did Jonah, and I think we all kn…| Gaudete Theology
I was reading Doughnut Economics the other night, and just finished up chapter five: Instead of focusing on redistributing income alone, they will also seek to redistribute wealth — be it the power to control land, money creation, enterprise, technology … Continue reading →| Gaudete Theology
Seventeen hundred years ago, the Council of Nicaea was convened to clarify exactly what constituted Christian faith, which resulted in the Nicene Creed. This is an enormously significant anniversar…| Gaudete Theology
It is not uncommon. Under pressure at the office or on the job, at school or right at home, vacation can’t come soon enough. “Ah,” we console ourselves, “Three weeks away from it all, filled with hiking, camping, touring, biking, sailing, and maybe even a trip to Disneyland itself.” When it finally arrives, we throw […]| Reformed Perspective
If I were to ask you, “What is success?”, how would you answer? Would your answer include something tangible, like possessions or gadgets? Would it be quantifiable, like income or position? Would it be relational, like praise and affirmation from others? Would it be generational, as in legacy or notoriety? The post What is success in ministry, life? appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Nearly half of American Christians, 45 percent, have not attended church in the past six months, the American Bible Society said in its latest release from the 2025 State of the Bible. The post Nearly half of U.S. Christians don’t attend church, State of the Bible finds appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
In Matthew 24-25, Jesus is on the Mount of Olives with his disciples, responding to their questions about the future destruction of the temple and the end of the age. He closes out the Olivet Discourse with the parable of the sheep and goats, revealing the preparation of a final place of judgment for Satan, evil spirits, and unbelievers. A key verse reads: “Then he [the Son of Man] will also say to those on the left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for ...| Pathway
As young people make there way back to school this month, it’s worth remembering that our education, on this earth at least, never ends. The post Pursue life of learning from God’s Word, works appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
June 10, 2024 - What if heaven is not the final destination we have made it out to be? What if we have been investing our hope in the wrong place and living our lives in the wrong direction? What if the ultimate destination for life is right under our feet? By James Amadon| The Ecological Disciple
Doctrine, An Introduction Bodie Hodge, M.Sc., B.Sc., PEI Biblical Authority Ministries, August 6, 2025 ( Donate ) Do you wear clothes?...| www.biblicalauthorityministries.org
This October, The Catholic University of America Press will publish The Office and Authority of the Local Prior in the Order of Saint Augustine by Robert F. Prevost, OSA, today known as Pope Leo XIV. The future Pope Leo wrote this work for his doctorate in church law at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome (the Angelicum), where it was published in a very limited run in 1987. Now CUA Press is making a beautiful new edition for those who want to "take and read" the future pope's ...| Catholic University of America Press
Trump’s eternity problem has nothing to do with misunderstanding atonement. The post Beyond Grace and Faith: Trump’s Real Eternity Problem appeared first on Good Faith Media.| Good Faith Media
What can time travel stories teach us about ourselves, the world, and our relationship to God?| Public Orthodoxy
I love Facebook and Instagram. I hate Facebook and Instagram. Sometimes I love and hate social media at the same time. I am sure I am not alone. I signed up for Facebook a very long time ago. In the early days, it did seem fun and a good tool to connect with people, especially … + Read More The post Love and hate for social media appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
Sickness reminds us that we are not in control as much as we think we are; God is in control and we are not.| Written for our instruction
Towards the end of the 20th century, John MacArthur wrote a couple of books that engaged with what is historically known as the “Lordship salvation controversy.” Reflecting on his writi…| Theology Along the Way
In a letter dated from January of 1962 to his friend Carlos M. Luis, José Lezama Lima makes a case for the intimate relation between language and charity: “What lasts [la cantidad] is only possible through faith. Because what lasts with faith is charity. Omnis credit – believe all things. Charity is belief in anticipation. And […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
In 1947, the very young Cuban poet Fina García Marruz published the liturgical poem Transfiguración de Jesús en el Monte (Orígenes, 1947), which stands in the modernist tradition series of attempts to probe the divine nature of language after the flight of gods and the triumph of the new secular jargons. If earlier in the […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
Surely friendship does not depend on obligations or frequency, but it does posit expectations on something like a movement of reciprocity. In fact, movement (κίνηση) and reciprocity are so intertwi…| Infrapolitical Reflections
One reason why the Methodist movement outlived the first generation of Methodists is because John Wesley was a practical theologian and a spiritual guide to the people called Methodist. In most of …| John Meunier
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I once heard Doug Wilson say that he writes to make the little voices in his head go away. Well, I have some voices that need quieting down regarding Kevin DeYoung’s recent article about Moscow, ID…| Samuel Parkison
Revivals can be loud, but some are marked by a profound stillness. This was true at times during the Second Great Awakening.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
*Editorial Note: Miranda Zapor Cruz has written a prophetic, timely, and deeply creative piece for us this week on three concepts I have never seen ... Read More The post A (Needed) Conversation on Baptism, Borders, and Belonging appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
I’m told I kicked off my tiny shoe when I was baptized. My parents made promises on my behalf and I received a Bible inscribed ... Read More The post Baptism Without Borders appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
Normal life is the domain of God’s Presence, a long journey into the Great Tradition. After the grand liturgical sweep that begins with Advent and ... Read More The post My So-Called Ordinary Life appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
A new series explores academic and devotional insights for select topics from the Doctrine and Covenants. The post Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants: A Maxwell Institute Book Series appeared first on From the Desk.| From the Desk
Time is bound up in every gospel principle. The post Time: Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants appeared first on From the Desk.| From the Desk
We are often called angels by those who love us—our families, friends, and colleagues. But beyond these sweet words, Scripture and the study of angelology reveal that true angels, God’s heavenly messengers, exist. They dwell in the heavenly realm, a dimension beyond the physical universe, and are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who [will] […] The post What Is Angelology? The Study of Angels and Their Roles appeared first on Esther Press.| Esther Press
In Philippians 1:19, Paul writes, “for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance.” New Testament scholars disagree about what Paul is affirming. A proper understanding of this verse can help us increase our confidence in prayer. Option 1: Physical Deliverance. … Continue reading Whether-by-Life-or-Death Prayers| Kindle Afresh
Here’s a thought experiment. Suppose that we were to take the statements in Psalm 90:4 and 2 Peter 3:8 about a thousand years being like a day literally (which are probably not literal in their lit…| Kindle Afresh
Social media buzzed with reaction when Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary theology professor Matthew Barrett announced his departure from the SBC to become an Anglican. He cited the “beauty of Anglicanism” and claimed its practices better align with “how Christians have worshipped across history.” But a cadre of Baptist theologians who focus on connecting Southern Baptists with the broader Christian tradition disagree. The post Midwestern Seminary professor’s departure to Angl...| Pathway
Midwestern Seminary’s Spring 2025 Midwestern Journal of Theology presents new articles from evangelical scholars on topics ranging from the Mosaic covenant to the English Reformation to the future of Christian education. The post Spring 2025 Midwestern Journal of Theology highlights theology for discipleship appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
We are living in a day when societal acceptance of gambling is beyond anything we would have thought possible in our times. I have seen statistics that reveal there are as many as 48 states in the U.S. that have some form of legalized gambling. Of those states, 38 have some form of legal sports betting. It has been reported that nearly 9 in 10 Americans have gambled at some point in their lifetime, and that more than 6 in 10 have gambled in the last year, which could amount to 102 million peo...| Pathway
I was 16 the first time I heard “Mr. Crowley.” He felt untouchable. Immortal. A man who drank from the shadows and laughed. But on July 23, Ozzy died. And I need to talk to you about that. Not about music. Not about controversy. Not even about Ozzy himself, really. I need to talk to you about what happens when someone dies. Read the full story from The Pathway, Missouri Baptists' news source.| Pathway
From Russell Moore: The latest cultural shift to a highly visual, quick attention platform is discipling us in ways we need to question.| Christianity Today
One of my summer reads this year was a slow journey through Homer’s Iliad—the great archetype of our war stories, action movies, and (in a way) superhero universes. Among other insights, I was stru…| joshuamcnall.com
Christians should not be defeatist about saying no to temptation. We should take sin seriously and grow in holiness.| Written for our instruction
All summer, I’ve been chipping away at my next book, which is a practical exploration of a single pregnant verse of Scripture: Micah 6:8. He has told you, O mortal, what is good;and what does the LORD require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God? After mulling … Continue reading You can’t think your way out→| joshuamcnall.com
In the last post, I examined what I take to be a common false assumption in some Christian circles: namely, that all sins are equal in the sight of God. While acknowledging the gravity and pervasiveness of sin, my reasons for rejecting the myth were fourfold: Since the prior post focused on points 1 and … Continue reading Are all sins equal before God? (part 2)→| joshuamcnall.com
This is my latest article on Australian Presbyterian….you can get the original here.. Is 5% Enough? A response to recent discussions on evangelism in Australia. There seems to be a change in the cultural atmosphere in much of the West. It may be that people are more open to the Gospel. The question is, how […]| TheWeeFlea.com
Why do so few Christians talk about animals—and what might happen if we did? In this honest and thought-provoking interview, philosopher and theologian Simon Kittle reflects on his journey towards a deeper compassion for all creatures. Drawing on insights from his new book God and Non-Human Animals, Simon explores| Sarx
Christian Doctrine comes foundationally through promise, revelation, and dominical word, confirmed through sober community ratification.| Orthodox Reflections
Rapid advancements in science and technology continue to provoke philosophical theology to reimagine divine creativity and humanity’s role in cosmic evolution. This Special Issue of Religions invites scholars to explore how contemporary participatory approaches to cosmology—or approaches recognizing the co-creative participation of individuals and communities (including nonhumans) in bringing forth worlds—challenge and enrich traditional theological doctrines. How might a broadly partic...| Center for Process Studies
What does it mean to be human? Learn how theological anthropology answers questions about identity, purpose, and being made in the image of God.| Esther Press
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My thoughts wandered this morning on my prayer walk.[1] I kept bringing my mind back to prayer, but my mind was wandering from my very first steps. I decided to use the Lord’s Prayer to guide me—I sometimes do this when I’m struggling with mind-wandering—but I still had trouble concentrating on prayer. (By the way, … Continue reading How Wrestling with Hard Bible Passages Expands our View of God| Kindle Afresh
Jeremy Blaschke, now an associate professor of biology at Union University, was drawn to Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn., because of its Center for Origins Research, a place where students could deliberately ask questions about humanity’s origins “and why animals are the way that animals are,” he said. “And that’s just exactly what I wanted.” The post Scopes trial propelled Christians toward scientific engagement, professors say appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
We need to remember that our assignment – our calling – is much larger than ourselves. In ministry, we are part of God’s great redemptive story for all of humanity. God may very well allow us to see the fruit of our labor next week, it might take 15 years, or we may learn of it one day in glory. Regardless, our aim must be to trust the One who called us and remain faithful to the mission. The post Trusting the One who calls us appeared first on Pathway.| Pathway
Before I continue my series on Rabbi Eliezer Melamed and post his views of Christianity and other religions, I will take a digression and present on the classic book by Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, Wh…| The Book of Doctrines and Opinions:
Happy Jul’ Eikas and Merry Moon Landing!| Society of Friends of Epicurus
This month, we have some contemporary fiction and a sprinkle of stories featuring a prevalent underwater theme—perfect for summer! Whatever genre floats your boat, you might just find a new book for your TBR.| Catholic University of America Press
Are you being the church?| Rambling Ever On
Some faculty criticized a proposal for a new core curriculum as a betrayal of Fordham’s commitment to providing a Jesuit education. While some members of the Fordham community celebrated the freedoms that accompany fewer core requirements for students, others warned that the proposed curriculum could deprive students of the foundational knowledge needed to develop critical... The post The Death of Jesuit Education? appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
There is a line in a famous Christmas carol, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, that says that Jesus is “risen with healing in his wings”. You’ve probably sung that line countless times and never really understood what you have been singing. Wings? I don’t remember that bit in the Christmas story! Charles Wesley, who wrote … + Read More The post What does “risen with healing in his wings” mean? appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
God doesn't owe us anything. In Jesus, He has given us way more than we deserve! We are sons, not customers of God.| Written for our instruction
In “Delivered Out of Empire: Pivotal Moments in the Book of Exodus,” Walter Brueggemann shows how Exodus consistently reveals a God in radical solidarity with the powerless.| Word&Way
In Christianity Today’s July/August 2025 issue on artificial intelligence.| v5.chriskrycho.com
Making sure people understand what the word gospel means is something to take seriously. I have two boys at home, and I regularly ask them to define the gospel. First, I ask them what the word gospel means. They’ll respond, “good news.” Then, I’ll follow that up with, “good news about what?” At that point,…| Theology Along the Way
I had the privilege of studying under Jason DeRouchie for four years while at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. In addition, for a couple of years, I was blessed to serve as Jason…| Theology Along the Way
Studying a combination of the Masoretic Old Testament and the Greek Septuagint proves the perpetual virginity of Mary, the Mother of God.| Orthodox Reflections
Imagine if, when you first started dating someone, you could visit a website and download a manual about them. As crazy as that sounds, it’s not impossible to envision, as AI increasingly shapes our world daily. Yet, while a manual might help, it could never replace the intimacy of getting to know someone through spending […]| Esther Press
"In a world desperate for healing leaders, perhaps the most radical thing we can do is tend the wounded places within ourselves first."| Missio Alliance
This morning I spent time in Hebrews 12:18-24 during my morning reading in God’s Word.[1] I found myself particularly attuned to some things I had never previously noticed. In the middle of a warni…| Kindle Afresh
Dr. Mawson’s book is now open access. Download it today! A new book by Dr. Michael Mawson, Member of the IBS-ELS Board of Directors, September 2023 Dr. Michael Mawson, Maclaurin Goodfellow Associate Professor, Theological and Religious Studies, University of Auckland, is the author of the newest volume in the T&T Clark Series, New Studies in […]| International Bonhoeffer Society, English Language Section
While not explicitly Christian, the U.S. Constitution was forged by those who shared the Bible’s view of human nature.| Text & Canon Institute
On the Poetry Foundation’s website page for Pattiann Rogers, we read that “She is noted for her ability to link the natural and scientific worlds in works filled with sensual imagery, spirituality, and a sense of awe.” And also that her books from 2004 through 2017 “continue to explore theological possibilities as revealed through the natural world.” Today, I want to follow this theme in a single volume: Generations (2004). The post Pattiann Rogers’s Poems of Spirituality in Natur...| Slant Books
Continuing my discussion about Rabbi Melamed on Other Religions. I started with his statements on Hinduism and will now look at his broader premises- see “The Divine Spark among Other Religions” a…| The Book of Doctrines and Opinions:
Paul Ladouceur discusses Fr. Georges Florovsky's understanding of "mind of the Fathers" in Orthodox theology.| Public Orthodoxy
We are excited to have Andrew C. Chronister on the blog to discuss his book Augustine in the Pelagian Controversy: Defending Church Unity. Andrew Chronister is Associate Professor of Patristics and Ancient Languages at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. The post Interview with Andrew Chronister appeared first on Catholic University of America Press.| Catholic University of America Press
We are delighted to have Michael Higgins on the blog to discuss his book Giving One’s Word: Psychological Analogy as Social Analogy in Aquinas's Trinitarian Theology. Michael Joseph Higgins teaches humanities at The St. Jerome Institute, Washington, DC.| Catholic University of America Press
"The Church can no longer afford to ignore mental health struggles, *and* the Church is beautifully poised to offer a solution to our social fragmentation: belonging to a beloved community."| Missio Alliance
We Believe – Exploring the Nicene Creed [1]is a devotional booklet produced by the Church of England to mark seventeen hundred years since the Council of Nicaea. It is ‘designed to help individuals pray and reflect on the timeless truths of the Nicene Creed, drawing us deeper into its meaning and significance for daily life.’ […]| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
Being Blessing by Fr. Jim Costigan, CPM God blesses us so that we can bless others. The Father, through His Son, blesses us with the Holy Spirit and the […] The post Being Blessing appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
The Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession Adapted from the Book, Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God’s Grace and Mercy, […] The post The Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
This priest was vesting for Mass and noticed his reflection in the image of Jesus. He noticed that his reflection lined up with the image and used it to assist […] The post Vesting for Mass, then he saw this … appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
