Why I am “Charismatic” (part 2)

Why I am “Charismatic” (part 2)

A few years ago I had developed a friendship with a man who I shared a great deal of respect for and similarity in theology. He and I both considered ourselves “Reformed” (Calvinistic), were convinced that the Bible teaches that baptism is by full...
Why I am “Charismatic” (part 2)

Why I am “Charismatic” (part 1)

Why in the world would a theologically-informed lover of all things related to Scripture and the church consciously identify with a movement that is often associated with people like Benny Hinn or Todd Bentley? Don’t guys like that make me “theologically...
The Holy Spirit As the Agent of Refreshment

The Holy Spirit As the Agent of Refreshment

This past Sunday I started teaching a new series called, “Baggage: Learning to Let Go.” We’re spending the month of March exploring how God frees us from our past as well as discussing how important it is to work through things that we carry around...
My List of Top 5 Books on the Kingdom of God

My List of Top 5 Books on the Kingdom of God

There are five books that have greatly shaped my understanding of the kingdom of God. These are my top-five and the books that I recommend to pastors, students, and anyone interested in the theology of the kingdom. #5 – The Gospel of the Kingdom: Scriptural...