If the biblical God wants everyone to believe in him and potentially come into a saving relationship with him, then why does he seem—at least for some people—to be absent or hidden?

Explore some of Scripture’s most shocking tales of corruption, violence, confession, and redemption in this book by Dr. Bruce Becker.

God cares deeply about justice. We’ve seen over the past articles that justice is part of His character (Deuteronomy 32:4), that He required justice of Himself for our salvation (Romans 3:23-26), and that He expects justice from His children (Micah 6:8) and from governments (Romans 13:1-7). So how does Biblical Justice compare with the Modern Social Justice movement?

One of the most remarkable laws in the Bible is in the Book of Deuteronomy: “Do not hate an Egyptian.” It is remarkable because it was given to the generation of Israelites that had just been liberated from slavery in Egypt.

[…] the film’s 30th anniversary, I have finally found the time to devote to understanding the lessons the film tried to teach me on my initial viewing and to applying them in my life.

Actually, Matthew 5:43 is pluralism. There is nothing “fascist” about this. Indeed, the opposite is true: it’s extremely pluralist.

In 1629, the first American balloting for an election occurred in Salem, Massachusetts. The matter at hand? Choosing a minister and choosing a Christian teacher for the colony. “Such is the origin of the use of the ballot on this continent; [Samuel] Skelton was chosen pastor and [Francis] Higginson teacher.” So writes George Bancroft.

This is what I mean by political seduction: I’m referring to the unhealthy marriage of politics and the gospel. I’m speaking about the church becoming an appendage to a political party.

Jeremy Begbie: Theology through the arts A theologian and professionally trained pianist demonstrates how music can help unlock the truths of the Christian gospel.

Jeremy Begbie is the inaugural holder of the Thomas A. Langford Research Professorship in Theology at Duke Divinity School and founding director of Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts. He teaches systematic theology and specializes in the interface between theology and the arts.