The Anabaptists were part of the Radical Reformation. As such, they are some of the people on whose shoulders I stand. They stood outside the organized church of their day, but paid a bloody price for it. Literally. The dedication I wrote in Pagan Christianity is written to them as well as to those who came before and after to maintain the testimony of Jesus without compromise in the earth. Here it is: To our forgotten brothers and sisters throughout the... Read more

The ESV Readers Bible is an amazing new concept in Bible production and format. The publisher sent me a copy and I love it. Here’s the description from the publisher: “The ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set stems from the conviction that the Bible is of immeasurable value and should therefore be treasured—and read in the most seamless way possible. Constructed with materials carefully selected to reflect the beauty of God’s Word, the ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set is a unique... Read more

For those of you who are new subscribers, Greg Boyd and I are going nose-to-nose in the Fall. In our upcoming debate, Boyd will receive the beating (I mean, defeat) of his life. If you’re new to the drama, you’ll want to read Greg Boyd Needs to Fix a Nice Tall Glass of Shut Up Juice!!! and Smack down with Greg Boyd. Boyd recently wrote on his blog that he claims he’s not worried. Yea, and I have some land... Read more

So Gregory Boyd has challenged me to a debate. Yes, we shall debate his “open future” view for all to see. I hope that Mr. Boyd doesn’t mind receiving an atomic knee drop and falling hard on the mat in the first round. Indeed, I offer this promise: Boyd’s logic will be shredded, excoriated, and turned into confetti before a watching world. He’s been trying to talk smack, so it’s time for him to find a nice tall glass .... Read more

People sometimes ask me about my influences. One person who has had a profound influence on my life and ministry is T. Austin-Sparks. Looking back on my Christian life, I’d say that Sparks has influenced me more than anyone else. Here are three of his books that I would recommend to all Christians: Prophetic Ministry We are in living in a time when many young Christians (usually “heady” ones) do not understand prophetic ministry. When they are exposed to someone... Read more

Ever since I’ve been a Christian, I’ve loved books. In fact, I never loved books until I became a believer. Oftentimes, readers ask me what books I recommend. Hence, I created my Best 100 Christian Books Ever Written list. Today, I want to feature the Best 100 Theological Works and Commentaries. All of the books are the list are from the 20th and 21st centuries. If we included those from before, the list would be too long. Enjoy.   Read more

John Lennon, founding member of The Beatles, was one of the most controversial people in America during the 60s and 70s. And he still is today. Not too long ago, a fascinating interview with Lennon from 1969 has resurfaced.  The interview was lost for around 30 years and only recently emerged. No doubt, many of you are aware of this, but in 1966, Lennon put his foot in the gluepot by making a statement published in a magazine wherein he... Read more

Alister McGrath has just written a book that I expect to become a bestseller. It’s called C.S. Lewis – A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet. C. S. Lewis is an icon in the Christian world. Even 50 years after his passing, his work continues to educate and enthrall millions of people. Lewis was a brilliant thinker. An intellectual who had a gift for writing to the right brain (think Narnia). He was an erstwhile atheist turned Christian apologist. In this... Read more

Not long ago, a reader asked my opinion on swearing/cursing/cussing/using profanity. Certain words are offensive in the hearing of much of our culture. Before someone pipes in and says, “but swear words aren’t offensive to the culture,” think again. I was a high school teacher for many years and there were words that were “offensive” and couldn’t be used by the students nor the teachers without rebuke. That hasn’t changed in most public school systems today. Further, many parents don’t... Read more

This article has been edited and now appears in my limited-edition Titan. Read more