Is It Time to Drop the Term “Evangelical?” Editorial by Justin Nash Has the term “evangelical” become meaningless? This is a very relevant question to those of us who consider ourselves evangelicals. This would include most who read this magazine and the network of churches the magazine represents. Advent Christian General Conference is a member […]
Five Questions for Clint Taber Interviewed by Justin Nash Clint Taber has been involved in Christian ministry for more than 60 years as a Christian musician, pastor, Bible conference speaker, college professor/administrator and denominational leader. Rev. Taber has served in leadership positions since the outset of his ministry as a pastor, president of various organizations, […]
Theology is for Everyone Feature by Josh Alves What do you think about the following statement, “Everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature”? According to the “State of Theology” study conducted in 2018, just over half of evangelical Christians agree with it. While 97% of respondents would also agree, “There is […]
Theology’s A-Team Article by Justin Nash Many Evangelical Protestants only read contemporary theologians of the last 500 years or so. This is often done out of a skepticism regarding earlier theologians because of their connections to Roman Catholicism. True that while there are some distinct and very important points of disagreement, that doesn’t mean that […]
Feature: By Mike Alix Theology. Often it is felt that we need to leave the theology to the pastors, professors and Bible nerds. Many of us have been in a Sunday school class, or sat in a sermon or listened to a lecture or video and felt our heads swimming because we could not understand […]
Five Questions for Paul Bertolino Interviewed by Justin Nash The only child of immigrant parents, and 35-year veteran of the US Postal Service, Rev.Paul Bertolino became a Christian when he was 27-years old at a Crusade for Christ event in 1963. He had a strong desire to learn all he could about this new relationship […]
Must Christians Tithe? Perspectives by David Davis YES: Tithing was prescribed by God in the Law. Scripture first mentions tithing from when recalling an event in the life of Abraham (see Genesis 14:17-24, especially verse 20). It was next prescribed by God in the Law he gave to Moses for the people of Israel (see […]
Should Christians Have Elective Cosmetic Surgery? Perspectives by David Davis YES: Ultimately, what one does with one’s body is between that individual and God. Options for the elective cosmetic surgery we know today were not possible in ancient times. Therefore, the Scriptures say nothing about specific procedures such as dermabrasion, facelifts, hair transplants, rhinoplasty, lip […]
A Christian Politician Who Changed the World Post by Justin Nash William Wilberforce was born in Hull, England in 1759. He was charming and friendly, but a less-than-model student during his education at St. John’s College, Cambridge. Pursuing his primary ambition in life to be elected to Parliament, Wilberforce became a Member of Parliament (MP) […]
Following Jesus in the Voting Booth Feature: By Tom Loghry Early in the year, I assumed the presidential election would dominate the headlines and narrative of 2020. For the present season, though, the election has been removed from our attention in unprecedented fashion. These times are altogether extraordinary, as the world has never so collectively […]