Theology

A Little Give and Take: How Words Shape Our 91ÁÔÆæ Worlds

How we describe realities matter, and, the words and images we use matter much. Our language not only describes a given reality, but in some ways, also designs it.

March 10, 2011 | 1 min read
Peace that Passes Understanding: Communion and Intellectual Disability

It turns out that what helps churches include people with cognitive impairments in communion is good advice for everyone.

March 1, 2011 | 10 min read

An Open and Discerning Approach to Culture

How does worship relate to culture? How is worship in culture, but not of it? This video and accompanying Nairobi Statement on 91ÁÔÆæ and Culture explore four central principles for an open and discerning approach to culture.

February 24, 2011 | 6 min video
Jubilee: Reflections

This was a handout at one of two plenary sampler sessions that introduced several of the leaders at the Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ and the Arts on Friday, January 14, 2000.

February 24, 2011 | 6 min read

Trinitarian 91ÁÔÆæ

One of the remarkable features of Christian theology in recent years is the resurgence of interest in the doctrine of the Trinity.

February 24, 2011 | 1 min read

Coop's Column - Risen Indeed

"On the third day he arose again from the dead." Simple words often capture life's most profound and important truths the best. How better, therefore, for Christians to make their most astonishing declaration about Jesus Christ than by this direct, unadorned, and so forthrightly clear confession?

February 11, 2011 | 3 min read
91ÁÔÆæ and Mission after Christendom

As Christendom wanes, worship and mission can be integrated anew. 91ÁÔÆæ glorifies God and forms the worshippers to participate in the missio Dei.

January 28, 2011 | 60 min listen
Symposium 2011 - Someday You'll Be a Good Preacher

The journey to good preaching is as filled with twists and turns as a Rocky Mountain highway. Stan Mast is a veteran road warrior who shares hard-won insights into what it takes to become a good preacher. Special attention is paid to the sharp-tongued critics who can drive aspiring preachers off the road.

January 28, 2011 | 62 min listen