At church, I’m often asked about the baby: When’s the due date? Am I excited? How is Bethany feeling about becoming a big sister? Their smiles show they share my…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
With Friendship in Decline, Belonging Is a Powerful Apologetic – Sam Allberry
We live in a lonely and anxious age. Major studies reflect the same dismal trend: people are increasingly isolated. A 2021 study by American Perspectives exposes the sharp decline in…
Teens, Let’s Value Church History – Emma-Cathryne Sloan
When does church history begin? Is it with Luther or the apostles? Or last year? Do the things the church argued about 2,000 years ago still matter? And if all…
Why Baptists Can’t Be Theonomists – Joe Carter
The Story: Two recent events highlight that being a Baptist is incompatible with being a theonomist or Christian nationalist. The Background: During their recent annual meeting, representatives for the Southern…
Social Implications of Spurgeon’s Gospel – Alex DiPrima
In conservative evangelical circles, “social ministry” can sometimes sound like a four-letter word. Some view Christian activism and ministries of mercy among the poor as an impulse of theological liberalism.…
What Do We Do with Doubt? – Michael J. Kruger
In his message at TGCW22, Michael Kruger addresses the issue of doubt in Christianity, both in individual lives and within the larger culture. Kruger critiques two ineffective approaches to doubt:…
Small-Town Pastor, Look at Christ’s Heart – Donnie Griggs, Ronnie Martin
Pastoring a small-town church comes with many bizarre moments. Once someone brought their pet raccoon, informing us it was their service animal. We Googled it; that’s not a thing. On…
3 Biblical Postures for Hostile Times – Davy Ellison
Earlier this year, I read Carl Trueman’s The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. It’s a devastating survey of the history that’s led to the expressive individualism and sexual…
Why Multiverse Stories Let Us Down – Brett McCracken
The multiverse plot has been all the rage in Hollywood lately, from this year’s best picture–winning Everything Everywhere All at Once to countless comic book blockbusters like Doctor Strange in…
How to Survive Summer with Kids – Jen Oshman
Summertime can strike both anticipation and anxiety in the heart of any parent. On the one hand, we’re thrilled to have slower and warmer days ahead, fewer commitments on the…