9h ago
First Things examines steep decline in Southern Baptist baptisms
A dramatic drop in Southern Baptist baptisms reflects broader challenges in evangelical ecclesiology and evangelistic effectiveness, according to a new analysis.
12h ago
Crossway Examines Fairness of Unconditional Election
A Crossway article tackles the perennial objection that God's sovereign choice to save some apart from human merit appears unjust.
Culture
19h ago
Rising Antisemitism Confronted as Contrary to Faith
An Aquila Report commentary frames antisemitism as fundamentally incompatible with Christian faith, citing both the command to love one's neighbor and reverence for Christ, described as the "most important Jew."
8h ago
Christian leaders mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with theological reflection
Pastors and writers are observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with meditations on providence, suffering, and how God used the crisis to shape congregational ministry and faith.
23h ago
Ligonier explicates Reformation doctrine of sola scriptura
A new Ligonier article contrasts the Protestant principle of Scripture's ultimate authority with Rome's dual-source theory, tracing the sixteenth-century debate and clarifying how sola scriptura functions in Reformed theology.
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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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18h ago
First Things: Orthodoxy Requires More Than Right Belief
A First Things essay argues that creedal orthodoxy alone cannot reverse cultural decline, calling for transformed institutions and practice alongside right doctrine.
Theology
19h ago
Counseling Discernment Before Converting to Rome
An Aquila Report article urges Protestant pastors and congregants to engage deeply with biblical teaching and official Catholic doctrine before considering a move to Roman Catholicism.
Theology
19h ago
Scripture's Affirmation of Embodiment and Resurrection
An Aquila Report essay traces biblical teaching on the goodness of physical bodies from creation through incarnation to the resurrection, contrasting Hebrew holism with Greek dualism.
Theology
19h ago
Trinitarian Foundations of Christian Assurance
An Aquila Report article locates the ground of Christian assurance in the work of the Trinity: the Father's promises, Christ's redemption, and the Spirit's indwelling presence, with assurance evidenced by the fruits of faith.
19h ago
TGC argues against mandated Bible instruction in public schools
An evangelical writer contends that state curricula cannot adequately represent the Bible's significance or teach it with proper spiritual formation, framing the issue as institutional competence rather than Scripture's value.
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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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18h ago
Bible in Public Schools: Debate Over Texas Policy
Two essays engage the Texas State Board of Education's Bible-reading requirement from different angles, surfacing disagreement over implementation and educational merit.
12h ago
Crossway on the Tongue's Destructive Power
A Crossway article explores James 3's teaching on verbal harm, using biblical metaphors to show how small words create outsized spiritual damage.
19h ago
TGC Podcast: Gospel's Power in a Polarized World
A Gospel Coalition podcast explores whether the gospel has reconciling power adequate to address contemporary social and political polarization.
19h ago
Psalm 56 and the History of Spiritual Warfare
Tabletalk magazine explores spiritual warfare through the lens of Psalm 56, noting that while contemporary interest is high, the church has engaged this theme throughout its history.
Theology
19h ago
Warning Against Applause-Driven Preaching
A pastoral exhortation from The Aquila Report cautions preachers against becoming dependent on positive congregational feedback, urging them to prioritize textual fidelity and Christ-centeredness over audience approval.
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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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Church
19h ago
Aquila Report Examines Argument for Deaconess Role
The Aquila Report reviews Dan Barber's case for women in diaconal ministry, presenting the church as a covenant household with distinct but complementary roles.
Theology
1d ago
Doug Wilson Addresses Whether Christians Can Commit Suicide
Doug Wilson offers pastoral and theological reflection on suicide and the perseverance of believers in a recent video Q&A, addressing a sensitive question requiring careful biblical and doctrinal handling.
1d ago
Understanding Church History Before Adopting Plural Eldership
A 9Marks article advises leaders considering a move to plural eldership to first understand their congregation's historical context and the formative events that have shaped its culture.
1d ago
Reformation 21 piece defends biblical sexual ethics on homosexuality
A Reformation 21 contributor argues from Scripture that God opposes homosexuality as contrary to His design, contrasting biblical sexual ethics with contemporary cultural affirmation.
Theology
1d ago
Examining Assurance of Salvation Through the Spirit's Inner Witness
An Aquila Report article explores how Scripture presents believers' assurance, focusing on the Holy Spirit's work in establishing confidence in God's forgiveness and salvation.
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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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