Orthodoxy + Orthopraxy
Articles from Covenant Seminary faculty, alumni, and friends about the Bible, theology, and Christian living.
What Happened to Our Pastor?
The church rightly seeks assurance that its pastors know and believe Scripture and orthodox theology. But we should also examine their character more thoroughly as well.
鈥淚f God is For Us鈥: Standing Accused with Romans 8
When the Accuser of God's elect makes charges against us, how are we to stand? The apostle Paul provides some hope in Romans 8.
Preaching in a Mild State of Panic
Preparation is essential to preaching, but too much of it can drain the life from a sermon. Dr. Dan Doriani suggests another way.
WWJD? Live an Outcast-Driven Life
"Who is my neighbor?" Like the lawyer who asked Jesus this question, we often find ourselves surprised and resistant at the answer.
I 鈥淛ust鈥 Do Ordinary Work
We often undervalue the importance of our own work when we say, 鈥淚 just work do ordinary work. 鈥 But the Bible looks at work a different way.
When (and How) to Avoid Contentious People
The apostle Paul certainly dealt with his share of contentious people, and he offers church leaders wise advice on to defuse or avoid them.
Bruised Reeds and the Healing Love of Jesus
If a perfect reed is fragile and a bruised one is useless, why will Jesus not break a bruised reed and why does it matter?
The Maddening Paradox of Leadership
The work of a pastor has never been harder. The Bible has recommendations for how to lead amid difficulty. Dr. Dan Doriani explains.
鈥淏roken,鈥 鈥淎uthentic,鈥 鈥淪urrender鈥: The Problem of Christian Jargon
It can be easy to get caught up in using popular Christain jargon. But precise language is a servant of good theology.
Pastors in the Plague
How are pastors supposed to minister in a time of crisis, such as a global pandemic? The same way they always do鈥攂y faith.
How to Preach Online
Many pastors are delivering sermons or talks online for the first time. Let me suggest three points for pastors and teachers starting to speak online.
Uncertain Prayers and the Blessings of God
We often know exactly how we want to speak to the Father, but as Paul says in Romans 8:26鈥27, at other times we may not be so sure. What do we do then?
Living in Peace鈥擨f Possible (rom. 12:18)
We lose peace in many ways, sometimes through sin, sometimes through the accidents of life. In Romans 12:18 Paul offers wise counsel on maintaining peace.
Calling and Work 鈥 Part 3
In this three-part post, Dr. Dan Doriani provides biblical insight on the experience and concept of calling and how we can know we've found ours.
Calling and Work 鈥 Part 2
In this three-part post, Dr. Dan Doriani provides biblical insight on the experience and concept of calling and how we can know we've found ours.
Calling and Work 鈥 Part 1
In this three-part post, Dr. Dan Doriani provides biblical insight on the experience and concept of calling and how we can know we've found ours.
Standing Firm on the Word of God: Why 鈥淪ola Scriptura鈥 Matters Today
Sola Scriptura does not mean that we refuse to value and learn from the collective mind of the church down through the ages. It does mean that everything we think we know must be evaluated in light of Scripture. Scripture has the final word because it is God鈥檚 inspired Word to us.