Jeremy Ethics, The Church

THE ERLC NEEDS REFORM RATHER THAN BEING ABOLISHED

We are weeks away from thousands of Southern Baptist messengers migrating to Dallas, Texas for the annual Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Southern Baptists hold to the autonomy of the local church. Unlike a denomination, which consists of a top-down organizational structure, the SBC has a bottom-up polity. Local and like-minded churches choose to partner with … Continue reading THE ERLC NEEDS REFORM RATHER THAN BEING ABOLISHED

Jeremy Ethics

A Biblical Response to Suicide: What the Bible Actually Teaches?

The act of suicide is heartbreaking for many reasons. First, the person who committed the act believed that the only way out of whatever troubled them was by prematurely ending their life. Second, those who are left behind must deal with the many emotions, questions, and uncertainties as they process the loss of their loved … Continue reading A Biblical Response to Suicide: What the Bible Actually Teaches?

Jeremy Ethics, The Church

Mortification of the Flesh: How the Gospel Produces Sexual Purity in Christ Followers

Introducing Pride Month June has been declared by our American government as "pride month." During this time period, many discussions surround the rights, morals, and ideologies of the LGBTQ+ movement and/or agenda. The church is not excused nor excluded from these discussions. In fact, God's people might and should be wrestling with how to navigate … Continue reading Mortification of the Flesh: How the Gospel Produces Sexual Purity in Christ Followers

Jeremy Ethics, The Church

2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act

My Life among the Deathworks by Philip Reiff Philip Reiff, an American sociologist who passed away in 2006, wrote a fascinating book titled, My Life among the Deathworks. In the book, he discusses a concept, which he calls "anti-cultures." "Anti-cultures," Reiff stated, "translate no sacred order into social" (p. 6). Reiff elaborated, "[Anti-cultures] propose an … Continue reading 2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act

Jeremy Ethics, Leadership

Leadership Ambition: Morally Praiseworthy or Morally Problematic?

God calls us to be ambitious for the growth and expansion of his kingdom between the "already" of our conversions and the "not yet" of our home going. Paul David Tripp, Lead, p. 34 Tripp's quote attempts to relieve a bit of tension for those in ministry positions. Many Christian leaders seem to struggle with … Continue reading Leadership Ambition: Morally Praiseworthy or Morally Problematic?

Jeremy Ethics, Leadership, The Church

Ministry Leader, Consider Deleting Your Instagram Account Today

The Defeat and Reality of Sin My demeanor changed. My heart sank. My disposition became gloomy. The moment I was notified that another mega church pastor was being removed--albeit temporarily--from a ministry position broke my heart. My theological commitments acknowledge that we still live in a fallen world. Yes, sin has been defeated by Jesus, … Continue reading Ministry Leader, Consider Deleting Your Instagram Account Today

Jeremy Book Reviews, Ethics, The Church

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: A Review and Brief Analysis

Introduction Carl R. Trueman is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College and earned his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Aberdeen. He is a renown church historian and wrote The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution with this … Continue reading The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: A Review and Brief Analysis