Articles by David Robinson
Following the Footsteps of the Great Physician: Healthcare in the Early Church
Before the advance of Christianity, chronic or severe illness was viewed with suspicion and many people shared the experience of the woman in the Gospel account. The church acted as a surrogate family, which cared for both its own members and those outside
Augustine on the Good of Marriage (Part 2)
The redefinition of marriage along subjective criteria of modern relationship theory, rather than the external standard of God's word, is in fact a denial of marriage itself.
Augustine on the Good of Marriage (Part 1)
Augustine's theology of marriage hinges on the three goods of marriage: children, fidelity, and sacrament. The denial of these goods is a critical point in contemporary efforts to redefine marriage.
That We May Present Everyone Mature in Christ (Part 2)
The Apostle Paul makes clear that teaching is meant to bring transformation and is agonizing work.
That We May Present Everyone Mature in Christ (Part 1)
Paul's example of pastoral teaching is evangelical and spiritual.