Should Pastors Promote War from the Pulpit?

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 1:38 am By Brandon D. Smith

ISIS's ruthless terrorizing of Christians (and others) is the latest global uproar causing pastors to ask the question: how do I handle this from the pulpit? Read more

The Practical Calvin

Last updated on: March 12, 2015 at 12:56 pm By Brandon D. Smith

Far from a crusty old man writing a stale textbook, Calvin understood that the breadth of his work was worthless if it did not apply itself to the life of a believer. Read more

3 Responses to Critiques of Inerrancy

Last updated on: May 9, 2017 at 10:15 pm By Brandon D. Smith

Some observations on critiques of inerrancy and the idea that inerrancy "dies the death of a thousand qualifications." Read more

Complementarians and Hypocrisy

Last updated on: March 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm By Brandon D. Smith

Consider this a gentle warning to my fellow complementarians, from a guy who continually needs this reminder myself. Read more

Obama’s Probably Not a Muslim (Or, Why We Don’t Need a Christian President)

Last updated on: March 5, 2015 at 10:27 am By Brandon D. Smith

We don't need a Christian president in order to see important values upheld, protected, or restored. Read more

N. T. Wright’s 5 Aspects of Renewed Humanity

Last updated on: March 9, 2015 at 10:18 pm By Brandon D. Smith

N. T. Wright argues that a Pauline theology of renewed humanity lends itself to five categories: worship, resurrection, holiness, love, and mission. Read more

Dallas Radio Show Reviews “The Bible Tells Me So” by Peter Enns

Last updated on: April 16, 2015 at 10:36 pm By Brandon D. Smith

"For Christ & Culture," a radio show on 90.9 FM in Dallas (that I often produce or co-host), just aired a 10-part review of fellow Patheos blogger Peter Enns's new book, "The Bible Tells Me So." Read more