Forsakenness: A Brief Theology of the Cup

Because of Christ’s work on the cross, we sing, “That bitter cup, love drank it up. Now blessing’s draught for me.” Hallelujah!
A Substitutionary Sacrifice for Sinners: The Passion Narrative in Luke’s Gospel

If we want to fully grasp Jesus’s substitutionary work on the Cross, we must understand his work in light of the Old Testament. Luke helps us to do just that.
The Love of Christ in the Agony of Gethsemane: The Struggle Before the Cross in Matthew’s Gospel

In the Garden of Gethsemane, we behold the determination and devotion of our beloved savior.
2.67 Chris Brauns, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Should Christians Forgive Terrorists?”

Christ commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven, but does this mean we should forgive unconditionally? No. Like Christ, we should only forgive those who repent.
2.65 Chris Brauns • Reading • “Should Christians Forgive Terrorists?”

Christ commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven, but does this mean we should forgive unconditionally? No. Like Christ, we should only forgive those who repent.
Should Christians Forgive Terrorists?

Christ commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven, but does this mean we should forgive unconditionally? No. Like Christ, we should only forgive those who repent.
Salvation by God at the Cross of Christ: A Reflection on Chapter 6 of Christianity and Liberalism (Part 2)

While the theological liberalism of Machen’s day may no longer threaten the church, the danger of accommodating Christianity to the culture continually persists.
Salvation by God at the Cross of Christ: A Reflection on Chapter 6 of Christianity and Liberalism (Part 1)

What happens when sin is redefined as a social issue instead of rebellion against a holy God? A new gospel is created to solve this new problem, and the cross of Christ is emptied of its power.
April Intermission: From the Person and Work of Christ to the Christian Home

The work of Jesus Christ is the bedrock of the Christian faith. His penal substitutionary death solved our greatest problem, and his resurrection guaranteed our certain hope. Here, we provide a recap of April 2023’s articles and a preview of our glorious theme in May: God’s beautiful design of the Christian home.
Christ the King Victorious

Slaves to sin and enemies with God. Who can deliver from such a hopeless state? Only the Priest-King Jesus Christ, who conquers death by entering the grave himself.
Eight Glories of the Cross

How does the Bible present the work of Christ on the cross? And how do these diverse vantage points all relate to penal substitution? Read these eight summaries of Dr. Stephen Wellum’s work to find out.
The Gospel is Better than Amnesty

God does not deal with our sins by simply granting amnesty, choosing to forget they ever happened. Instead, he mercifully forgives sin, yet maintains his perfect justice by punishing sin in Christ.