ARTICLES
What Is the Meaning of the Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”?
What’s striking about the beloved Christmas hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is how it traces the themes of Israel's exodus to the eschatological, or final, exodus that was to begin with the birth of the Messiah.
Will Christians Be Taken in a Secret Rapture?
Are you waiting for a future secret rapture where Christians are taken bodily out of the world while unbelievers are “left behind”? Here’s why to “be taken” is a bad thing, not a good thing.
You Must Be Ready for Jesus' Return!
Jesus teaches us that he will return on an ordinary day (Matt. 24:37-44). Does that change your outlook on your life? Here’s why it ought to affect everything. Radically.
3 Reasons to Be Excited Right Now about Jesus' Second Coming
Bogged down by life’s pressing cares? Tired of hearing false prophecies about the date of Christ’s return? Here are 3 reasons to be excited right now about the second coming of Jesus.
The Already and Not Yet: Developing a Christian Perspective on Politics
Politics and government matter greatly, but they are not the supreme places for our hope and trust. How does recognizing the already and not yet of this time between the inauguration and consummation of Christ’s kingdom help believers to keep a biblical perspective in an imperfect world?
Will Anyone View Our “Shutdown” As a Severe Warning from God?
I believe the church should consider the unique moment we have during events like the coronavirus pandemic. Has the shutdown given us a small foretaste of Revelation 18?