Building a Theological Library

Someone has said, “books are to the believer what tools are to the carpenter: the essentials of the trade.”  Growing up I was often told that learning is a life-long job.  At the time, I was more than skeptical of that statement.  In fact, my goal was to finish school as quick as possible so [...]

Why I Use the ESV

I’ve used the ESV (English Standard Version) for about five years.  If ever asked which translation I recommend, I always refer people to the ESV.  It is a reliable, essentially literal translation, and extraordinarily readable translation stemming from the King James translation line.  You can watch this video to find out more.  Also, you should definitely buy [...]

Pro-Life or just Anti-Abortion

As evangelicals we hear much about being “pro-life.”  I’ve struggled to understand exactly what that means.  Does it mean that we are simply anti-abortion, or does it mean something more?  Yes, I take a firm stand against abortion, but that cannot be the extent of holding the pro-life position.  Not only must we stand against [...]