Romans, Martin Luther and 1515
In two years from now, many Christians will be commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Already there are signs of this significant date…Christian Calendar
In two years from now, many Christians will be commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Already there are signs of this significant date…Hudson Taylor and the Founding of China Inland Mission, 150th Anniversary
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the China Inland Mission by James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905). Taylor was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China and founder of…John Knox 500: Reformer, Pastor, Critic of Political / Religious Tyranny
2014 is the 500th anniversary of the birth of Scottish Reformer and Pastor John Knox.Knox was the leader of the Scottish reformation and the founder…How Shall We Think of the Saints? (Approaching All Saints Day) Part 2
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116.15 Do a Google search on the word “saints” and…How Shall We Think of the Saints? (Approaching All Saints Day) Part 1
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116.15 How should we think about the saints? November 1…Growing Spiritually During Holy Week
Do you observe Holy Week? One third of Jesus’ teaching focus on this week. One third of his works took place during this week.…Why Celebrate Reformation Sunday?
Reformation Sunday is the Sunday in October closest to October 31st. On October 31, 1517, in Wittenberg, Germany, a brilliant and brave German monk…
Opening Day or Good Friday?
Is it a happy coincidence that Opening Day of baseball season usually comes in Holy Week, or that baseball coincides with a season of…
The History of Christmas
Truth is, we don’t know exactly when Jesus was born. Most think the year was between 1 and 4 BC. (A glitch in the…
Why Evangelicals Need Advent
On the phone the other day, a Baptist friend asked me—“what is advent?” It’s a good question. I grew up not knowing anything about…