Trueman: Luther And Newman Together (Contra Leo)

Recent events in Canterbury and Rome underscore this year’s significant anniversaries. I am not thinking here of the obvious one: the 1700th year since the first ecumenical council set in motion the creedal discussions that culminated in the Nicene Creed of 381. . . . Continue reading →

The Hall of God’s Faithfulness, Part 4: Faith and the Survival of God’s People (Hebrews 11:17–22)

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“Are we going to make it?” That is a question we all ask from time to time. Will we be able to turn in our paper by the submission deadline? Will our team hold on to their lead until the clock strikes . . . Continue reading →

Why The Nicene Creed And Why One God?

This year, the Nicene Creed is 1700 years old, and here we are still paying attention to it. By any measure, that is an impressive achievement. The number of historical and cultural artifacts to which we still pay attention and which we . . . Continue reading →

From Glory To Glory: The Story Of Christ In Psalms 15–24 (Part 8)—Psalm 18 And The Motivation For Praise

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What motivates us to give thanks? It is when we realize the gravity of some good given to us. Psalm 18 is about the thanks that grows out of God pulling his king from death’s jaws. The previous article looked at how, . . . Continue reading →

They Don’t Care Because He Fights

He also addresses criticism of his occasional use of profane or vulgar words. “I deny that I use any language outside the clear parameters of Scripture, and further deny that my words are unnecessarily provocative,” he writes. In one well-known instance, he . . . Continue reading →

I’m Sure It Will Be Fine

What was once a vice relegated to the shadows has, with stunning speed, become the wallpaper of American life. We are told this new era of legalized sports gambling is merely a form of “fan engagement.” Turn on a broadcast, and you . . . Continue reading →