The Bristow Beacon: A Blog of the Bristow Institute of Theology
The Importance of Studying Church History
All pursuits of knowledge are to the glory of Christ. How much more is the examination of his work in the history of his people.
The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind
Mark Noll argues that modern American evangelicals have failed notably in sustaining serious intellectual life despite dynamic success at a popular level. They have nourished millions of believers in the simple verities of the gospel but have largely abandoned the universities, the arts, and other realms of “high” culture.
The Christian Experience of God
Everything we know about the triune God teaches the Church that, and every encounter we have with him expresses his love for his people.
Eden as a Temple: The Context of Genesis 1–2
Both Eden and the temple are characterized by the holy presence of God that brings wisdom.
Dr. Lloyd-Jones on the Altar Call
Early in the 1970s, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was the speaker at a ministers’ conference in the USA and at a question session was asked a question about altar calls.
The Purpose of Prayer According to John Calvin
Prayer has a vital place in the life of the Christian. One might pray and not be a Christian, but one cannot be a Christian and not pray.
Why All Things Work for Good
Thomas Watson: "If the whole Scripture is the feast for the soul (as Ambrose says)—then Romans 8 may be a dish at that feast, and with its sweet variety may very much refresh and animate the hearts of God's people."
The Gospels as Biographies of Jesus
The Gospels are foundational documents that were planned long in advance by their writers. There are numerous proposed genre types for the Gospels. However, the Gospels are most immediately identified as ancient biography since they center on a single historical character and draw on ample historical tradition.