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Is It Biblical For a Christian To Own And Use Firearms?
Exposition What is a weapon? An instrument or device used for either attack or self-defense when contending against another. Note that an instrument or device becomes a weapon when it is used for a specific purpose. A kitchen knife is not a weapon when being used to make steak. It is a weapon when used…
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Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, Two: Romans 13:1-7, 14:1-12
Last time, we analyzed Dr. Sam Waldron’s book, Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition. I chose to analyze this book because it provides crucial perspectives for both the Church and the individual Christian as they navigate through the perplexing ethical and societal questions that have recently emerged. What are these perplexing ethical and societal questions?…
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Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, One: Romans 13:1-7
How does a Christian faithfully serve God when he or she lives under a civil authority that either denies God’s existence or treats God as a subordinate? What happens when civil authorities exalt themselves above the Lord and try (for example) to usurp authority in the Church or the home? Is “do as they say”…
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Antonio Gramsci & the Narrative Behind the Narratives
This past Sunday, my pastor asked me if I was free to go and have lunch mid-week. I said, “Sure I am.” The reality is, even if I wasn’t free, I would make sure I would be so he and I could sit down and fellowship. After all, he is a very busy man, and…