Perseverance: The Meaning of Christmas
Proposes that the meaning of Christmas lies in the certainty that God will fulfill His promises.
Crucified with Christ
(Galatians 2:11-20) Explores what embracing the true gospel means in the life of a believer.
The Friend at Midnight
(Luke 11: 5-8) Clarifies Jesus’ teaching in the Parable of the Friend at Midnight and how that teaching relates to prayer.
A Well-rounded Christianity: Revelation 2 & 3
(Revelation 2-3) Looks at the seven letters to the churches in Revelation 2 and 3 to argue that Christians need to be well-rounded in their Christianity in order for it to be authentic.
Is the Gospel Just Another Ancient Myth? René Girard on Desire and the Uniqueness of the Gospels
Presents historian/philosopher René Girard’s observations about human beings' "mimetic desire" that leads to finding scapegoats.
The Grace of Job
(Book of Job) Reflects on the Book of Job and what it reveals about God’s response to human suffering.
Following Jesus on the Trail to Life
Discusses the importance of Jesus' resurrection and addresses the question, "Who will follow the resurrected Jesus into Life?"
The Jewishness of Christianity
Looks at God’s promises and covenants to makes a case for Christianity being Jewish.
Thoughts on Art and Its Making
Explores the definition, language, process, and effect of art.
2008 Gutenberg College Commencement Address
Addresses the 2008 Gutenberg College graduating class.
State of the College 2007
Describes the state of Gutenberg College in October 2007 and reaffirms the faculty's reliance on God.
Gutenberg Update 2005
Describes the beginnings of Gutenberg College and addresses the future of the college (from October 2005).
Recognizing God
Discusses the nature of the “clues” the people at the time of Jesus had for recognizing Him as the Messiah and draws a lesson for believers today.
The Scandal of Jesus' Birth
Reflects on how the circumstances of Jesus’ birth foreshadowed His willingness to suffer shame and wrath on our behalf.
The Challenge of Easter
Looks at the implications of Jesus as Judge.
Identifying and Responding to False Teachers
Addresses the question, “How are we to interact with others who hold doctrinally significant beliefs that we think are false?”
The Shock of Easter
Discusses the “shock” of the resurrection and its implications for how believers live their lives.
The "Magic of Christmas"
Reflects on Christmas as a light shining in the darkness and one of the few remaining times when the story of Jesus can be freely told in the public forum.
Jesus, Jacques, and the American Church
(John 3) Discusses church “technique” in light of Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus.
College and Losing One's Faith
Comments on the college experience and Christian faith.