Theology
7h ago
Aquila Report Examines Pornography as Idolatry and Covetousness
An Aquila Report piece analyzes pornography through a biblical framework, identifying it as a heart problem rooted in disordered desire, not merely behavior.
6h ago
First Things Essay Argues Trump Disappointed Pro-Life Movement
A First Things opinion piece contends that Donald Trump has fallen short of the pro-life movement's expectations, despite his 2016 campaign promises.
16h ago
9Marks Explores How Christians Should Relate to Mosaic Law
A 9Marks article addresses a foundational Reformed question: how the law of Moses applies to Christian life today, emphasizing Jesus' fulfillment of the law and the New Covenant as a distinct epoch.
Theology
7h ago
Aquila Report Explores Holy Spirit as Seal and Pledge
An article teaches that the indwelling Spirit serves as both a present seal of salvation and a future pledge of glory, grounding believer assurance.
10h ago
Wilson Argues Christian Confession Serves as Gift to Civil Authority
Douglas Wilson contends that proclaiming Christ's lordship—and thus Caesar's limits—is the Church's primary civic contribution, laying a foundation for repentance and proper order.
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How Pastors Are Using AI Right Now
A field map of what is already operating in your ministry
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11h ago
Ligonier Examines Stephen's Pivotal Role in Gospel Expansion
Ligonier explores Stephen's biblical significance, arguing that his martyrdom and the resulting persecution scattered believers and advanced the gospel beyond Jerusalem.
Theology
7h ago
Aquila Report Calls Christians to Maintain Gospel-Centrality
An Aquila Report piece argues that believers should sustain gospel focus throughout the Christian life, resisting drift into moralism or abstraction.
Theology
7h ago
Aquila Report Emphasizes Modeling in Discipleship
A reflection on discipleship argues that mentors must embody obedience and faith, not merely teach doctrine, so disciples see Christ lived out in practice.
1d ago
Reflections on Jefferson and Protestant Founding-Era Thought
Two pieces revisit Thomas Jefferson's role in American founding ideals, engaging Protestant political theology and Jefferson's articulation of Creator-endowed rights alongside his moral failures.
Theology
7h ago
Aquila Report Introduces Framework for Understanding Unbelief
The Aquila Report publishes an introductory piece on unbelief as a defining feature of human nature and the human relationship with God.
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I Built Something New. Here's Why.
The church is already inside the machine. Here is what I built to help it think.
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7h ago
Challies Reflects on Parents Whose Children Reject the Faith
Tim Challies addresses the pastoral reality that some children raised in Christian homes eventually walk away from Jesus, framing it as a trial parents may be called to bear.
Theology
7h ago
Aquila Report Dispels Myths About Calvin's Institutes
The Aquila Report tackles common misconceptions that discourage readers from engaging John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion.
Church
1d ago
CRC Conflict over Sexuality Standards Detailed
The Christian Reformed Church faced internal conflict over biblical sexuality, culminating in a 2022 synod statement, following a Michigan congregation's ordination of a deacon in a same-sex marriage and the formation of the Abide Project.
1d ago
Crossway Surveys Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit
A Crossway article examines pneumatology across Scripture's progressive revelation, noting the sparse Old Testament treatment of the Spirit compared to the New Testament's fuller disclosure.
Theology
7h ago
Aquila Reflection Affirms Incarnation's Validation of Embodiment
An Aquila Report article explores human limitation and physicality, arguing that the Incarnation sanctifies flesh and calls believers to embrace their creaturely nature.
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What the Algorithm Cannot Know About Your Flock
AI can process every word of Scripture. It cannot see the grief in your third row.
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Theology
1d ago
Essay Stresses Humility in Theology Given Creator-Creature Gap
An Aquila Report essay emphasizes the creator-creature distinction and divine accommodation, stressing that systematic theology must be approached with humility given the infinite gap between God's knowledge and human understanding.
Theology
1d ago
Why Christians Neglect Bible Reading Despite Its Centrality
An Aquila Report article explores barriers to consistent Scripture engagement, identifying reasons Christians neglect personal Bible study despite its essential role in knowing God's will.
Theology
1d ago
How Jesus's Teaching Authority Differed from the Scribes
An Aquila Report article examines how Jesus's teaching authority differed from Jewish scribes, emphasizing that He spoke as the Word of God incarnate, not merely as a learned rabbi.
6h ago
Essay Reflects on Nobel Laureate Sigrid Undset's Christian Legacy
A First Things piece explores the Norwegian Nobel Prize-winning author Sigrid Undset, focusing on her spiritual convictions and literary significance.
Theology
1d ago
Owen's Doctrine of Mortification Applied to Ongoing Sin
An Aquila Report article draws on Puritan John Owen to warn against treating ongoing sin as manageable, emphasizing that sin must be actively put to death rather than merely contained.
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The Weight of Sin and the Treachery of Covenant Rebellion
How softened language obscures guilt, judgment, and the glory of the cross
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