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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.

 

Obedience is Green

by Joe Boot

June 4, 2018 | Genesis 1:26-28

Obedience to God's laws and norms is a matter of real-world significance. This is true for agriculture and every other type of cultural pursuit.

 

The Biblical Gospel is Imperialistic

by Andrew Sandlin

February 21, 2018

The gospel is a declaration of what God has done, is doing, and will do in Jesus Christ to take his world back from Satan and sin. It demands our allegiance and our devotion and passion in public no less than in private.

Hear the interview inspired by this article here.

 

Culture Wars and Culture Building

by Ryan Eras

February 6, 2018 | Acts 17:18

Christians don't have the option to withdraw from the culture war, but in order to effectively engage, we need to first have a vision for what godly culture is like.

 

As Though the Church were a Safe Space

by Joe Boot

November 15, 2017 | 1 Peter 4:17

Many Christians have adopted the attitude that the gospel of Jesus has nothing to say to the world outside the church doors, and as a result, no longer have an answer to the big objections of our time to Christianity.

 

The Structure & Direction of Pluralism

by Joe Boot

July 17, 2017 | 1 Peter 2:9-10

Christianity advocates a structural pluralism which maintains the creational distinctions between spheres of life, but it does not advocate a directional pluralism; in fact, what it presupposes is a clear directional principle toward honoring the Lordship of Christ and God's sovereignty over creation.

 

Canada’s Christian Future

by Ryan Eras

June 30, 2017 | Hebrews 11:16

Let us celebrate our sesquicentennial in a spirit of full and everlasting joy, knowing that Canada, like all nations and kingdoms, is under the righteous reign of Christ; and let us labour to instruct our neighbours and countrymen in everything he has commanded.

 

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.

 

Courage Under Fire

by Joe Boot

May 19, 2017 | Ephesians 6:19-20

In a time of increasing hostility towards the truth, we are not to take flight but fight in prayer for the courage we need to speak the truth with boldness.

 

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?

 

The Light has come, and so we shine

by Joe Boot

December 23, 2016

Jesus describes Himself, and His followers, as the light of the world. As His image- and office-bearers, we are called to shine the searching light of Christ on a culture that needs to be cured of its spiritual blindness.

 

Wilberforce & the Revival of Christian Culture

by Joe Boot

October 27, 2016

As Christians we are called to the task of cultural renewal, transforming the world around us by fulfilling the Great Commission mandate to make disciples of all nations. But this is not primarily accomplished by political or activist means, rather it is fully dependent on the power of God.