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Articles by Steven Martins

 

The Comprehensive Faith of Pierre Viret

by Steven Martins

October 23, 2017

Pierre Viret's vision, as derived from his Christian Instruction and faithful to the spirit of the Reformation, was to recover biblical foundations for our time, to help further the church in its task of advancing God's kingdom on earth and proclaiming the total sovereignty of God's Word.

 

Bill C-16, Bill 89 and the Illusion of Reality

by Steven Martins

June 24, 2017 | Isaiah 5:20-21

Canadian Christians cannot accommodate the government's new speech codes recently made law; we must confront these man-made delusions with the truth and beauty of Jesus and humble ourselves under His righteous rule.

 

Understanding Virtual Reality

by Steven Martins

April 28, 2017

Virtual Reality technology is positioning itself as the next frontier in technology, across a range of industries. How do we understand this technology as a cultural product, with its attendant risks and advantages?

 

What the Anti-Islamophobia Motion Really Means

by Steven Martins

February 10, 2017

The Canadian House of Commons recently gave unanimous approval to an anti-Islamophobia Motion. What does this mean for freedom, justice and society?

 

Zika Virus & the Abortion Opportunists

by Steven Martins

September 29, 2016 | Jeremiah 1:5

Pro-abortion advocates are attempting to use the birth risks associated with the spread of Zika virus to advance a murderous agenda. Christians must use this crisis to demonstrate the compassion of the Lord Jesus.

 

Sports for the Glory of God

by Steven Martins

August 3, 2016 | 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Sports are a cultural product, an expression of the creation mandate to design, organise and otherwise draw order out of chaos. What does godly participation in sports look like, and what must the Christian guard against?

 

Superhero Mythology and Religion

by Steven Martins

June 22, 2016 | Mark 10:18

The surging popularity of the superhero genre testifies to man's innate recognition of his own fallenness, as well as the humanistic impulse to improve ourselves on our own terms, effecting our own salvation.

 

Explaining away Religion?

by Steven Martins

May 11, 2016

Is man truly “wired” to believe in God? The claim has been contested for centuries. Ultimately, we will live in either faithfulness to or rebellion against the covenant God of Scripture.

 

Canada’s Foundation Influenced by Islam?

by Steven Martins

March 7, 2016

What does it mean to speak of Canada’s Christian heritage? And what are we to make of recent official comments on the values which shaped our nation?

 

Why Christ is the Only Way

by Steven Martins

January 29, 2016

The Christian doctrine of salvation by grace is an offense to the varied manifestations of works-righteousness, and a challenge to any kind of theological inclusivism.

 

When Science and Faith Collide

by Steven Martins

January 6, 2016

The popular idea of conflict between science and religion is a false dilemma; at root is the question of worldview and authority.

 

The Glory of the Incarnation

by Steven Martins

December 30, 2015

As we continue the Christmas season, let us remember the enormity of God’s grace poured out to us in the sending of His Son.