Theology Central

In this series, we examine Replacement Theology—its history, key texts, and claims—and test them against the full witness of Scripture. We'll see why the Bible affirms one people of God in Christ without redefining "Israel" or erasing its future, and how passages like Galatians 3, Galatians 6:16, and Romans 11 should be read in context.

In this Song of the Summer installment, we dive into Chappell Roan's breakout anthem Pink Pony Club—a euphoric, defiant ode to breaking free from expectations and finding a place where you truly belong. We unpack the lyrics, explore its themes of self-discovery and liberation, and wrestle with what it reveals about freedom, identity, and the church's struggle to create authentic spaces for honesty...

In this series, we examine Replacement Theology—its history, key texts, and claims—and test them against the full witness of Scripture. We'll see why the Bible affirms one people of God in Christ without redefining "Israel" or erasing its future, and how passages like Galatians 3, Galatians 6:16, and Romans 11 should be read in context.

A deep dive into the Book of Wisdom—its history, place in the Septuagint, and why Protestants reject it while often relying on the Septuagint for key apologetic arguments. What does this reveal about our view of Scripture and the canon?

In this episode, we examine a sermon's opening illustration that compares the Holy Spirit to Noah's dove "looking for a place to rest." Is this poetic revival language—or a hermeneutical and theological mess? We break down the biblical context, the flawed imagery, and what it subtly teaches about the Spirit and revival.

A popular devotional uses Joshua 1:8 and the story of Horatio Spafford to define success. But what if the Scripture is misused, the history is incomplete, and the message is deeply flawed?

Today's biggest hits sound like worship songs—but they aren't. We explore why "secular praise music" is dominating culture, what it reveals about our search for meaning, and how it blurs the sacred and the romantic.

I conclude my work on a new interpretation of Hebrews 10:25-26

I continue my work on developing a new way to understand Hebrews 10:25

I continue my work on developing a new way to understand Hebrews 10:25

I continue the work of developing a new way to understand Hebrews 10:25

I begin the work of developing a new way to understand Hebrews 10:25

A review of another sermon on Isaiah 40

A discussion about how sermons get the book of Nehemiah wrong and a review of a sermon on Nehemiah.

We listen to a discussion about C.F.W. Walther's classic work The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel.

We check in with what others are saying about the song of the summer for 2025

We conclude our study of Isaiah 44

Who were Mary’s parents? On the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, we explore the story behind the tradition, its apocryphal origins, and what it reveals about how unverified narratives can shape church belief and practice.

As the Salem witch trials spiral toward their end, two final accusations push the madness to its most disturbing point. A forgotten chapter you were never told.

I review a sermon on hermeneutics.

Was being spared from Vietnam really God’s grace—while millions died? This episode confronts the tension between personal blessing and global suffering, and what our words say about the God we proclaim.

Are the traditional “spiritual qualifications” for interpreting Scripture actually helping us? In this episode, I offer a better list — grounded in method, not mysticism.

This episode explores what the trend reveals about our culture—and what it means for the church. It’s not about attention span. It’s about meaning, depth, and presence.

We continue our study of Isaiah 44

We continue our study of Isaiah 44