Blog Entries
Resurrection and the Calendar of Life
We have just celebrated Easter in our Western calendar. Calendars are important across the world because they punctuate time, its meaning and significance, and Easter is one of those times of celebration and remembrance. But what exactly does it all signify?
Following Master Jesus
When Christ called the disciple’s it was to follow him and devote their lives to him; to live with and learn from him, to memorize his sayings, witness his actions, hear his prayers, question him about his parables and tread the dust he trod.
Being and Finding Yourself
Because Christ is the Truth, it is only the Christian, given over to Christ, who can really live his own truth.
To Participate in the Beauty of the Cradle
The nativity accounts of Matthew and Luke both contain an elusive and enigmatic beauty in portraying the incomparable events of that ‘fullness of times.’ It only remains to participate, to follow the appointed sign of swaddling clothes. Then we might take hold by faith of the infant Jesus and discover that he is God with us.
Islam and Christianity: Acknowledging the Antithesis
Christianity and Islam appear to have superficial similarities, but on core cultural issues they are widely different. Facing these differences squarely is the only way to pursue faithful gospel witness.
Religion, Worldview and the Crisis of Islam: Part 1
There is a fundamental difference between the Christian worldview and that of Islam which is foundational to an analysis of the driving motive within Islam and its cultural implications.
Christianity versus Racism
When we fail to acknowledge the essential religious nature of the differences between peoples and cultures, we will inevitably locate the root of those differences elsewhere – most often in biological differences, with catastrophic results.
Eternal Security and State-sponsored Counterfeits
The eschatology of pagan thought involves history culminating with a counterfeit ‘eternal security’ provided by a god-like State, which will deliver humanity from the twin burdens of work and freedom.
Ezra Institute Welcomes New Canadian Director
The Ezra Institute is very pleased to announce that as part of our expansion plans, we are adding to our Canadian staff. Rev. Nathanael Wright will be joining our leadership team in a permanent capacity effective July 15, 2023, as the Executive Director, Canada.
Guilt, Tragedy, and Redemption
Adam’s rebellion broke fellowship with God, creation, and fellow man, and ever since then, man has been trying to invent ways to eradicate the sense of guilt that we all live under apart from Christ.
The Pulpit, Pastors, and Culture
In an age of radical autonomy and group identity, Christian proclamation should not shrink from declaring the offense of the gospel against man’s self-righteous sensibilities.
The Battle for History
our fascination with history is directly tied to our concern for the shape of the future. If our understanding of our own history is radically altered, it will have far-reaching effects on our present view of ourselves and our cultural life.