Peter the Barber is one of the most interesting figures in church history. He was not like so many others–of whom we have accounts in... Read More

Lately, as I have been reading through Augustine’s Expositions of the Psalms, I have been struck afresh by how central God’s free, unmerited, saving grace... Read More

It has become increasingly common for pastors in Reformed churches to speak of the importance of an “ordinary means of grace” ministry. Many ministers find... Read More

If we have discovered anything about Christians during this pandemic, it is that so many are ready to divide with other believers on the basis... Read More

There is a perplexing feature of the gospel records that doesn’t lend itself to the easiest of solutions. On numerous occassions Jesus charged His disciples,... Read More

The governor of California’s recent restrictions against singing in worship services reminded me of something about which I’ve wanted to write for years now––namely, the... Read More

I have always been astonished by the magnitude of Jesus’ last miracle prior to His atoning death on the cross. As His attackers came to... Read More

In John 10, Jesus contrasted two diametrically opposed religious leaders–the Good Shepherd and the hirelings. He was, of course, referring to Himself under the figure... Read More