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Following Master Jesus

by Joe Boot

March 18, 2024

When Christ called the disciple’s it was to follow him and devote their lives to him; to live with and learn from him, to memorize his sayings, witness his actions, hear his prayers, question him about his parables and tread the dust he trod.

 

Being and Finding Yourself

by Joe Boot

January 30, 2024

Because Christ is the Truth, it is only the Christian, given over to Christ, who can really live his own truth.

 

To Participate in the Beauty of the Cradle

by Joe Boot

December 21, 2023

The nativity accounts of Matthew and Luke both contain an elusive and enigmatic beauty in portraying the incomparable events of that ‘fullness of times.’ It only remains to participate, to follow the appointed sign of swaddling clothes. Then we might take hold by faith of the infant Jesus and discover that he is God with us.

 

Islam and Christianity: Acknowledging the Antithesis

by Joe Boot

November 20, 2023

Christianity and Islam appear to have superficial similarities, but on core cultural issues they are widely different. Facing these differences squarely is the only way to pursue faithful gospel witness.

 

Religion, Worldview and the Crisis of Islam: Part 1

by Joe Boot

October 27, 2023

There is a fundamental difference between the Christian worldview and that of Islam which is foundational to an analysis of the driving motive within Islam and its cultural implications.

 

Christianity versus Racism

by Joe Boot

October 17, 2023

When we fail to acknowledge the essential religious nature of the differences between peoples and cultures, we will inevitably locate the root of those differences elsewhere – most often in biological differences, with catastrophic results.

 

Eternal Security and State-sponsored Counterfeits

by Joe Boot

July 14, 2023

The eschatology of pagan thought involves history culminating with a counterfeit ‘eternal security’ provided by a god-like State, which will deliver humanity from the twin burdens of work and freedom.

 

Ezra Institute Welcomes New Canadian Director

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June 21, 2023

The Ezra Institute is very pleased to announce that as part of our expansion plans, we are adding to our Canadian staff. Rev. Nathanael Wright will be joining our leadership team in a permanent capacity effective July 15, 2023, as the Executive Director, Canada.

 

Guilt, Tragedy, and Redemption

by Joe Boot

May 15, 2023

Adam’s rebellion broke fellowship with God, creation, and fellow man, and ever since then, man has been trying to invent ways to eradicate the sense of guilt that we all live under apart from Christ.

 

The Pulpit, Pastors, and Culture

by Joe Boot

April 11, 2023

In an age of radical autonomy and group identity, Christian proclamation should not shrink from declaring the offense of the gospel against man’s self-righteous sensibilities.

 

The Battle for History

by Joe Boot

March 10, 2023

our fascination with history is directly tied to our concern for the shape of the future. If our understanding of our own history is radically altered, it will have far-reaching effects on our present view of ourselves and our cultural life.

 

Following Christ as the Church Militant

by Joe Boot

February 10, 2023

An urgent warning to the clerics and parishioners Christian thinking must be concerned with actually following the Christ of Scripture and having His Word dwell and abide in us by His Spirit. Submitting oneself to being a humble follower doesn’t come easily to anyone – especially cultural leaders, thinkers and apparently bishops. This was evident…