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Christmas Medley

Assorted Articles for an Edifying Advent

Christ Over All is a fellowship of pastor-theologians dedicated to helping the church see Christ as Lord and everything else under his feet.

Now for something completely different: A Christmas Medley. In place of our monthly rhythm of focusing on a specific theme, December is something like a free-for-all. That is to say, instead of focusing on one topic, we’ll be addressing about a dozen. From woke religion to cheap forgiveness, from remembering Francis Schaeffer to understanding The Great Society, and from focusing on worldview to celebrating the Word made flesh (Advent), we will celebrate the season with more than twelve days of Christmas. We said at our founding that if Christ reigns over it, we will write on it. This month, as we hear from a number of new writers and old friends, we continue to make good on that promise. May these assorted articles build up your faith during this Advent season. Merry Christmas!

Crossway Publishers is graciously providing a free pdf copy of A Christian Manifesto to readers of Christ Over All for the month of October.

Featured Articles

Longform

Twelve Reflections on Twelve Interviews on Christian Nationalism

By Andy Naselli
Last month, Christ Over All heard from numerous voices on the subject of Christian nationalism. Having sifted through all that information, Andy Naselli provides a helpful analysis here.

What Is the Spectrum of Major Views on Political Theology? A Proposed Taxonomy of Seven Views on Religion and Government

By Andy Naselli
Here is what we have all been waiting for: A taxonomy of views on religion and government that brings a long-sought-for clarity.
Longform

“No Little People, No Little Places”: Francis Schaeffer’s Vision of Faithfulness

What does Francis Schaeffer mean in one of his most famous sermons when he says that there are “No Little People, No Little Places”? And what does this have to do with rural churches, Moses’s staff, and an ambition for bigger and better opportunities?

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Worldview Isn’t an Elective: Biblical, Systematic, and Worldview Theology

With a proper worldview, we see everything in subjection to Christ and then live according to that reality.

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Red, White, and Blue Like Jazz

How is the Apostle Peter’s political theology like jazz? It gives us a range to play within and strikes a couple unexpected notes.

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The Columns

“No Little People, No Little Places”: Francis Schaeffer’s Vision of Faithfulness

By Brad Green
What does Francis Schaeffer mean in one of his most famous sermons when he says that there are "No Little People, No Little Places"? And what does this have to do with rural churches, Moses's staff, and an ambition for bigger and better opportunities?
Recent Columns

The Podcast

Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.

Upcoming Themes

In keeping with our vision to edify the church with evergreen content, our website is organized around monthly themes. These themes may focus on the Bible, theology, church, or culture. Over the course of the year we cover all these vital areas. There is a place for real-time responsiveness to cultural and evangelical controversy, but monthly themes do not focus on that priority. Rather, we plan our themes months in advance, curating a stable of writers with tailored assignments. Our hope is to foster mature and biblically-grounded reflection. To that end, with acknowledgement that all we plan is subject to God’s will, here are Christ Over All’s upcoming themes.

About Christ Over All

Christ Over All is a ministry that aspires to edify the church with evergreen content that will help the church think in biblical categories and apply Christ’s preeminence to all areas of life. In an age where the internet is often hyper-reactive and hostile, we will take a different path.

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