Carl Ellis helps us understand the difference between “Side A theology” (propositional theology arrived at through rationality) and “Side B theology” (ethical theology arrived at through intuition). He unpacks how…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Download the Updated TGC App – Staff
The updated TGC mobile app features articles, blogs, podcasts, the Read the Bible reading plan, and many other resources from leaders such as Tim Keller, Jackie Hill Perry, David Platt,…
Don’t Adopt That One – Emma Scrivener
Imagine it: the perfect family. The three of them are inseparable. Theirs is a home, overflowing with laughter and love—magnetic, generous, complete. Nothing missing, nothing needed. Their heartbeat is security,…
Why Christians Are Not Morally Obligated to Vote – Joe Carter
On Tuesday, citizens across America will commit of the most egregious of civic sins: they won’t vote. If their transgression becomes known they may suffer scorn and derision. They will…
The Hidden Discipline of John Stott – Mark Meynell
I have a love/hate relationship with duty and discipline. It may be a generational problem. After all, such a statement would’ve been incomprehensible for the so-called Greatest Generation; people just…
Have a Holly COVID Christmas – David Mathis
Soon the chills of fall will give way to the cold of winter. Layers of super white will cover over the brilliant colors of harvest. Even as we await Halloween,…
Winter Is Coming: COVID-19 Forces Hard Choices for Churches – Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
When Sonlife Community Church regathered in person on May 31, pastor Paul Devall arranged for social distancing, recommended his congregation wear masks, and opened all the doors and windows. He’s…
The True Meaning of Being Made in God’s Image – Mike Cosper
Mike Cosper delivered a message during a breakout at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference titled “Made in the Image of God for the Good of the World.” During the…
Masterclass in Evangelistic Apologetics from a Dead Presbyterian – Sinclair Ferguson
John Gresham Machen (1881–1937) was, by any measure, one of the towering figures in American evangelicalism in the first half of the 20th century. He was born into a privileged…
Individual Racism vs. Systemic Racism – Phillip Holmes
In this episode of As In Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Justin Holcomb welcome Phillip Holmes to offer his perspective on some of the differences between individual and systemic (or…