Finding True Happiness in Jesus’ Paradoxical Kingdom
The Sermon on the Mount is, perhaps, the most famous discourse on record from the Lord Jesus. Snippets of this sermon appear in the Gospels of Mark and Luke, but the fullest treatment, of course, occurs in Matthew’s Gospel, chapters 5–7. Spanning three chapters and over one hundred verses, Jesus of Nazareth proceeds to reveal […]
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ESV Church History Study Bible: A Review
As a person who has lived without a study Bible for most of my life (I received my first one four or five years ago), I am still warming up to their usage. In my view, the value of a study Bible edited by trusted authors is in its useful comments and exegetical tools, which […]
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The Silent Ministry Killer
Tom was a young pastor on a large pastoral staff. There were decisions being made by the senior pastor that he found concerning. When he spoke up, he was maligned. Ruling elders would harangue him. He was occasionally pulled from preaching duties even though his name was in the bulletin. He sought out help from […]
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“Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church,” by Michael Kruger: A Review
I knew of six seminarians who shared a house—all of them eager to serve the Lord and his church. Ten years after graduation, three of them were broken and wounded, having left churches after prolonged spiritual abuse from a senior pastor. Sadly, such experiences are far too common for the people of God. They come […]
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Compassion, Creativity, and Connecting with a Burned-Over Generation
When confronting the Great Commission, the most vital question is the “what.” What is the message that needs to be proclaimed to all nations? What do disciples look like? And what is the point? (1) This article, however, is not going to address those questions. This article concerns itself instead with the “how” of the […]
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Simple Grace, Simple Growth
During my two babies’ nap-time the other day, I googled some articles on spending time with God. Among my search results was an article that seemed perfect for me at this stage in my life: “No Time for God?…How busy moms can rekindle their spiritual lives.” Just for me! The woman being interviewed urged busy […]
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Harry Potter and the Meaning of it All
Now that the Harry Potter series has finally been completed, we can look back on the whole Potter legendarium and draw some conclusions. Despite the hysterical rants of some Christians, the books are not occultic. None of J. K. Rowling’s magicians, not even the dark ones, has an attendant spirit or anything like that. Their […]
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From the Editor
Many Modern Reformation readers are familiar with the theological language of the “already” versus the “not yet.” When the authors of the Bible described salvation, they portrayed it as a foretaste of a redemption we will fully receive at the final judgment and consummation of all things. Ever since God promised that the Seed of […]
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Are We There Yet?
Part question, part protest, the plaintive cry “Are we there yet?” punctuates any family vacation worth talking about. Clearly, we’re not where we were, but we also haven’t arrived at our highly anticipated destination. After a few hours, parents may wonder, along with their children, why they left the comfort of home in the first […]
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“Biblical Critical Theory,” by Christopher Watkin: A Review
Zondervan Academic | 2022 | 672 pages (hardcover) | $39.99 Over the past few months, I have recommended Biblical Critical Theory to more than a few fellow believers. Almost every time, I was met with a dubious look. The phrase “critical theory” carries negative connotations for many Christians. More than once, a diatribe began against […]
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