In June 2022, Queen Elizabeth II walked a red carpet at Windsor Castle to ignite a towering tree of light that served as the principal beacon to mark the Platinum Jubilee Anniversary of her reign. Following her lead, her grandson led the lighting at Buckingham Palace and then throughout Britain and the Commonwealth, some 3,500 beacons were lit to honor the occasion.1 A sequence of beacons connecting across the nation first served as an ancient form of communication to warn of invasion, but in...| The Gospel Coalition
The story of the Old Testament is nothing if not a story of divine providence. On every page, in every promise, behind every prophecy is the sure hand of God. He sustains all things, directs all things, plans all things, ordains all things, superintends all things, works all things after the counsel of his will. This is not a small theme in the Old Testament. Providence is not merely an implied truth, deduced from a handful of obscure passages. No, the doctrine of divine providence is the sou...| The Gospel Coalition
A faithful pulpit ministry is characterized by at least two virtues: (1) proclaiming the whole counsel of God,1 and (2) speaking authoritatively only to the degree that the preacher can confidently say “thus saith the Lord.” These virtues require pastors to reflect on how text-critical issues should be handled in the pulpit. While there are many ways to consider this topic, this study will look at the issue through the lens of one highly debated passage, the pericope adulterae (John 7:53...| The Gospel Coalition
Reformation scholars Michael Haykin, Herman Selderhuis, and Carl Trueman explain the significance and legacy of Luther’s famous stand—500 years ago today.| The Gospel Coalition
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Christopher and Richard Hays argue that God has changed his mind on same-sex relationships. What’s at stake is our understanding of who God is and how we can discern his will.| The Gospel Coalition
For churches looking to livestream sermons or services in light of COVID-19, here are technical tips and best practices to consider.| The Gospel Coalition
‘I understand and sympathize with the desire for something like Christian Nationalism, but if this book represents the best of that ism, then Christian Nationalism is not the answer the church or our nation needs.’| The Gospel Coalition
