Interviews from 2017
Gospel Witness: The Nature and Means of Evangelization
EICC Founder Joe Boot talks about his new book, Gospel Witness, explaining what prompted him to write it, and the true, spiritual reality of Christian witness in light of the kingdom of God.
The Meaning and Origins of Christmas Trees
Joe Boot talks with EICC Fellow Dr. David Robinson about Christmas trees, Nativity sets, and other Christmas traditions. Where do these come from and what do they mean for us?
Dangers of Two Kingdom Theology
Joe Boot spoke with the good men at the Rebel Alliance Podcast about the various interpretations of Two Kingdom theology and the differences between 2K and the historic Reformed faith. Click to listen to more from the Rebel Alliance.
Indulgences, Restitution and Grace
Luther and the Reformers had a good deal of criticism for the practice of buying and selling indulgences, but what were the theological motivations behind this invention?
Christianity and the Public Space
Joe Boot appeared on the Holy Political Podcast to discuss his debate with FIEC head John Stevens on the issue of Christian engagement in the public square. The interview starts around the 8-minute mark, but the whole podcast is worth listening to. You can listen to more of the Holy Political Podcast by Clicking Here.
The Kingdom of God
Over against the Two Kingdoms paradigm of sacred and common spheres, God's one kingdom permeates all of creation.
The Relationship of the Gospel and Culture
Doing all things in Hope
The Christian life is characterized by hopefulness. The cultural mandate means that everything we do is motivated by a looking forward to Christ's restoration of all things.
The Beginnings of Restoration
The Easter story is the story of the beginning of Christ's promise to make all things new. As the firstborn from among the dead, Jesus is fulfilling the original mandate given to Adam and Eve.
Christ the Second Adam
The depiction of Christ as the second Adam is a challenge to dualistic Greco-Roman ideology and an affirmation of the goodness of God's material creation
The Hope of the Resurrection
Christ's resurrection is a historical event with historic implications for all of life. It is the basis of our Christian hope.
The Faith of William Wilberforce
It isn't possible to separate Wilberforce's faith from his career in public office. His tireless campaigning against slavery was a direct result of his Christian belief that man is made in the image of God and that life matters.