Theonomy, from the Greek theos (God) and nomos (law), is the belief that biblical law—particularly the civil laws of the Old Testament—should be applied in contemporary society, including modern governments. It’s a theological position that continues to spark debate, particularly within Reformed and evangelical circles. What Is Theonomy? At its core, Theonomy argues that God’s law, as revealed in Scripture, is … Read More “Theonomy: God’s Law in Modern Society?” »
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Quite often, I encounter people on social media who identify as “1689 Baptists.” What does that mean? I’m a pastor of a Baptist church and I can only think of one person in our congregation that might know what it is. It was created in the formative years of the Baptist movement. There were General … Read More “The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith” »
Wherever one may be on the theological spectrum, there is no denying the importance of John Calvin or his best known work, Institutes of the Christian Religion. This is a book that I have planned to read for a long time but only recently finished. I’m not sure what I expected, but it was not … Read More “Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion” »
