Theological depth matters for home churches—not as an excuse for theological specialization, but because Christian identity, formation, unity, and faithfulness depend upon knowing what we believe. Scripture calls the Church to grow in the knowledge of Christ, resist false teaching, test what we are taught, and remain connected to the broader Christian Church. This post explores why home churches need theological depth while also asking what that depth should look like in different contexts.
Does the Bible “Speak Plainly”?
This has been a reoccurring conversation I've had with many people over the years. The problem with this idea, when used wrongly, is that it conflates the text itself with our reading of the text, and then treats any challenge as a challenge to Scripture itself. When used this way, the phrase essentially becomes a …
Resource: The Canon of Scripture
​Dr. Kruger's book on the Biblical Canon entitled The Canon Revisited is one of the best books available on the authority and reliability of the Bible; so I am ecstatic that he has released a "lay-level" video series that can be purchased here on DVD or downloadable MP4 format: Lay-Level Origins of the NT Canon …
