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My research has primarily focused on warfare in the ancient Near East and the implications of that context for understanding the Old Testament....

The Bible insists that everything exists for Jesus. He is the Telos, the Goal, the Final Point where all lines converge. ‘But isn’t that such a...

Following is the introduction to a message I preached on 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 at Redemption Hill Church on March 22, 2026 as part of the preaching...

A long time ago, John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” For years, I wanted to try to prove him wrong and find something...

When you are trying to make sense of a passage of Scripture – that is, a full scene or paragraph – you often need to decide between two competing...

This is a Q&A blog post by Talbot School of Theology’s Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr. Craig, My...

Hello all! I haven’t done a more personal post in a while, and so I wanted to give you all an update. But first, an invitation: On Tuesday, July...

It is the season of the World Cup, and it is not unusual to see packed bars and restaurants full of people screaming, jumping up and down, or, just...

For today’s post, I’ve extracted twelve brief passages from my new book (with co-author Keith Krell): God’s Purposes in Our Pain: 10 Ways God Uses...

The different tasks of leadership pose many challenges for a leader. It requires that the leader have a good sense of knowing the people well...

In a previous post, I narrated what I called the through-line of Reformed spirituality as one guided and governed by love. There is a long...

I love churches of all sizes. I serve as a teaching pastor at one of the largest churches in the nation. I also regularly visit and preach in small...

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many...

Leading people is never an easy task. It takes great skill and character to lead people effectively. It also takes time, effort, and patience to...

Today is launch day for God’s Purposes in Our Pain: 10 Ways God Uses Suffering for Our Good . Keith Krell (my co-author) and I have been eagerly...

Happy Father’s Day! This weekend in the United States, as in other countries, we celebrate fathers. While being a father is one of the most...

¡Feliz día del padre! Este fin de semana en los Estados Unidos, al igual que en otros países, se celebra a los padres. Si bien ser padre es uno de...

Recently, I enjoyed being with St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, California, not far from my own home church. I was glad to...

This is a Q&A blog post by Talbot School of Theology’s Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Suppose a being like...

One of the trickiest situations within leadership has to do with how many people should be leading the church. Many people and cultures would...

When I moved to Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in 2023, I sensed that God had big things ahead for Talbot. Looking at the amazing...

8 years 70 residential students More than 100 community dinners Hundreds of one-on-one meetings And approximately 350 morning prayer meetings ...

Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a time for everything. There is a time or season for laughing, speaking and dancing — and we typically resonate...

“Here I am again. What does it mean to do this in Christ?” This was my thought as I rode my carbon-fiber bicycle on the streets of Torrance on...

Choosing the right leaders helps determine good leadership. This is true for every organization that requires leadership. Even the business world...