The Parrhesians
Nathanael Devlin
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The Sentence That Changed My Life
I studied under Byron Bitar at Geneva College. One sentence in his ethics textbook baptized my moral imagination, and it still shapes how I teach.
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No Neutral Ground
The church has a vital role in shaping public life, advocating for moral authority and addressing the public square to counterbalance secularism and pluralism. Emphasizing its responsibility to proclaim the gospel, the…
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How the Early Church Made Christians
The early Christians described true faith as sapience, a deep knowledge and love for God that transformed lives. Ellen Charry and Ephraim Radner highlight how this engaged wisdom, along with moral integrity…
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Mirrors of Glory
The text discusses the concept of Christians being formed in the “Image of God” (Imago Dei) as central to understanding Christian identity and behavior. It emphasizes that this image, distorted by sin,…
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Gospel-Centered Failure
The church holds the responsibility of making Christians, a notion that some find controversial. It must engage in both conversion and discipleship, as mere conversion through grace neglects the role of moral…
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Scars
The post reflects on the wisdom of accepting departures in church communities, as described in a mentor’s letter. It highlights how separation can leave scars but also offers lessons for growth. Drawing…
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The Telos of Work and Money
I recently discovered an author by the name of David L. Bahnsen. Bahnsen is more than an author, however, he is also the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The…
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The Rise of Safetyism in the Church
The Idol of Safe Worship The writer of the book of Hebrews is quite explicit about the dangers of worship, when he said, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom…
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The System Is Perfectly Designed
How Did We Get Here The modern evangelical church is an egalitarian church, which means that it is a feminized and effeminate church. Many celebrate this as progress against an outdated, regressive,…