Created in God’s Image by Anthony A. Hoekema is more than a theological treatise on biblical anthropology—it is a robust defense of the dignity, nature, and divine purpose of human beings made in the image of God. This book is a thoughtful and reverent exploration of who man is, why man matters, and how man…
How Should a Christian view Taxation?
“Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what is God’s.” These words from Jesus in Matthew 22:21 are often quoted when the subject of taxation arises in Christian circles. But in our modern age—when governments not only build roads and defend borders but also fund abortion clinics, gender transitions for minors, and drag…
Defending Manhood—the Truth about the Woke “Toxic Masculinity” Smear
In today’s cultural discourse, few terms are wielded with as much venom and imprecision as “toxic masculinity.” Popularized by progressive academics and amplified by corporate media, the phrase has come to represent everything wrong with traditional manhood—assertiveness, strength, leadership, competitiveness, and even stoicism. The assumption is clear: masculinity is a problem that must be fixed.…
The Biblical Rejection of Gay Marriage and Homosexuality
On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a narrow 5–4 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, declaring that same-sex couples possess a constitutional right to marry under the 14th Amendment. This watershed moment in American legal and cultural history did not arise from democratic consensus, moral clarity, or faithful jurisprudence. It…
The Biblical Case Against Same-Sex Couple Adoption – Upholding God’s Design for the Family
The biblical worldview holds that children are a blessing from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), and that God’s design for the family is rooted in the complementary union of a man and a woman (Genesis 2:24). Any consideration of child-rearing and adoption must begin with this truth: the family was instituted by God for His glory…
Transgender Suicide – Untangling the Myths, the Medicine, and the Mind Through a Biblical Lens
Few issues in contemporary discourse are as emotionally charged and politically weaponized as the topic of transgender suicide. Activists, politicians, medical institutions, and media outlets often repeat dire warnings: unless society affirms transgender identities and provides medical transitions—even to children—lives will be lost. “Affirm or suicide” has become the rallying cry of the modern transgender…