In 1949, the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) was founded at a YMCA in Cincinnati as a society of scholars, theologians, and pastors who felt strongly that the Bible is true…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Battered by Moses? Why We Still Need to Preach the Law – Jared Kennedy
A mysterious traveler overtook Faithful on the road, hit him, knocked him down, and left him for dead. In this famous passage from John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, Faithful tells Christian…
Redeem the Drive Time: Audio Resources for Families – Betsy Childs Howard
As a young child in the early ’80s, I listened to Psalty records as I fell asleep. By the time I was going to school, we had a van with…
Don’t Turn Off the Christmas Music – Carly Buchwald
Christmas Day has come and gone. We’ve enjoyed the celebrations, opened the presents, and eaten the food. Perhaps it’s time to pack up your decorations (though mine will remain a…
Spiritual Disciplines for Every Season – Joanna Kimbrel, Trillia Newbell, Amy Gannett, Gretchen Saffles
Joanna Kimbrel, Amy Gannett, Gretchen Saffles, and Trillia Newbell reflect on their practice of spiritual disciplines, offering encouragement and practical suggestions for various life seasons. They discuss the value of…
Find Purpose in Mundane Work – Miranda Carls
As a low-level employee doing mundane tasks, how can I find purpose in my work? “Does this really matter?” The teenager at a fast-food restaurant wonders this while delivering another…
Pastors: Boost Your Productivity by Slowing Down – Kelvin J. Washington
On Monday mornings, many pastors consider stepping away from their ministry. According to a 2022 Barna study, more than half of pastors who have considered quitting full-time ministry cite the…
The God Who Writes His Own Agreements (Gen. 12) – Don Carson
In this lecture, Don Carson discusses God’s sovereignty and covenant promises as he unpacks Abraham’s story in Genesis 12. Carson critiques common misconceptions about God’s relationship with humanity, demonstrating how…
A New Year’s Resolution Worth Taking Seriously – Luke Simon
At the start of each new year, I feel the urge to take life more seriously: my Bible reading, my prayer habits, my discipline, my health, my relationships, my finances,…
How Ordinary Christians Can Build Kingdom Institutions in 2025 – Patrick Miller
The past year was characterized by apocalyptic predictions and institutional demolition. Our presidential candidates issued doomsday warnings about the end of democracy, the middle class, and the economy. Closer to…