The Power of Presuppositions
Argues that presuppositions are central to all thought and action.
The Vindication of Losers
Draws attention to a subtler and less obvious ramification of Jesus’ resurrection.
Why Rachel?
Elucidates the meaning of “Rachel weeping” in Jeremiah 31:15.
The Neglected Teaching of Jesus
Explores one of the central themes of Jesus' teaching: the Kingdom of God.
When Normalcy Does Not Prevail
Gives council on how to function when turmoil and disorder prevail.
My Hour Is Not Yet
Describes the first coming of Jesus and the account of Jesus and Mary at Cana to exhort us to be ready for Jesus' second coming.
Lady Temperance
Extols the virtue of temperance in a culture obsessed with bodily appetites.
Which Translation Is Best?
Discusses the value of the Septuagint (Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures) in relation to the Masoretic text (Hebrew).
A Memorial Address
Reflects on the human condition confronted with the reality of death.
Infinite Passion
Addresses Gutenberg graduates concerning the defining passion of one's life.
The Two Most Important Things I Have Learned
Explores how the author's thinking and understanding has changed over the course of twenty years as a tutor at Gutenberg College—specifically, how he understands the Bible and Gutenberg’s role, how his perspective on the nature of Christianity and its origins has changed, and what he has learned about the basis for hope.
Communion Metaphor
Unpacks the metaphor of "food and drink" in communion.
The Greatest Sign
Discusses what Jesus considered the greatest sign of his messiahship.
The Bible, America, and Political Systems
Lays out biblical truths that must be taken into account by the Christian believer who wants to construct a political theory and to engage in politics in a manner consistent with the biblical worldview. (PDF)
Valuing Crumbs
Comments on the relationship between Jews and Gentiles by telling the story of a gentile woman who asks Jesus to heal her daughter.
The Skill of Wisdom
Makes the case that wise living is a skill acquired much like other skills.
As If You Yourselves Were Suffering
Uses the Roman Stoics and the early Christians to shed light on the age-old conflict between intellect versus emotion.
Four Analogies
Presents four pictures that help explain what it means to be a Christian believer.
A Light Shining in the Darkness
Argues that we can only understand the true joy of Christmas by understanding the fact of death.
Is It Time To Redefine Evil?
Interacts with Andrew Delbanco's book, "The Death of Satan: How Americans Have Lost the Sense of Evil."