Theology

The Best and Worst of Calvinism

My edition of The Works of Jonathan Edwards begins with “An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Jonathan Edwards”. In discussing the doctrine of moral necessity, the author makes this remark about

Distortions of a Christ-Centered Focus

Yesterday I asked if it’s possible to be too Christ-centered. I’m not sure I left anyone in suspense. Of course, it’s impossible to be too Christ-centered, as long as we’

Can You Be Too Christ-Centered?

Christ-centered and gospel-centered are terms that are in vogue right now. Is it possible to be too Christ-centered or too gospel-centered? Before we answer that question, it’s good to define what we

A New Earth

Twenty years ago, when I was in seminary, I failed a test. I was invited to speak to some kids in a Christian school about heaven. I should have been able to do

Interview with Douglas Moo on the 2011 NIV

Many were surprised today to hear that a new revision of the NIV Bible is under development, and that the TNIV is being discontinued. The NIV is still the bestselling English version of