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Mitch Case provides another gem in “King, Servant, and Prophet,” unpacking Matthew 17:5 in terms of how the Father identifies His Son during the transfiguration. The Father’s words in Matthew 17:5 were a mouthful! Jesus is the promised king, servant, and prophet. He fulfilled those Old Testament expectations, and the …
In “So Typical,” Mitch Case presents the basics of typology: type-antitype. The Old Testament contains many types that are often fulfilled in Christ or will be fulfilled in the closing stages of this present world. Welcome to the subject of typology. The word “type” refers to an impression or shape …
Gambling, particularly sports gambling, is all over media these days. But should Christians gamble? Is there a biblical argument against it? Andy Farmer answers these questions in “Where Can I Find a Biblical Reason NOT to Gamble?” His answer is based on the principle of equity, combining the ideas underlying …
In “Against Autonomy,” T.M. Suffield writes about the present cultural emphasis on autonomy, that is, being one’s authentic self without regard to how it may affect others and society. We see autonomy most vividly as the underlying philosophy behind the transgender movement, where mostly young people, contrary to all facts …
In “How to Think about God Promoting His Own Glory,” Amy K. Hall takes on a tricky subject. If a sinful human were to make the kind of claims God makes in His Word, we would rightly judge the person as proud, vain, and dangerously self-absorbed. Yet God does not …
Please take the time to read Carl R. Trueman’s recent article in First Things, “The Age of Ingratitude.” Mr. Trueman teaches biblical and religious studies at Grove City College and is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, an institute applying the riches of the Judeo-Christian tradition to …
On this day (September 21) in 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was published. Written as a children’s story for his three sons and one daughter, the book has delighted millions of kids and adults for 85 years. To me, it is the best place to begin reading Tolkien. I read …
In “Judge Not,” Kevin DeYoung does a good job of explaining Jesus’ statement in Matthew 7:1, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” It is a verse often pulled out of context to stop Christians from making moral judgments, when it is actually a warning against judgmentalism, something quite different. …
