The New Creation Model

The New Creation Model

  EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from Michael Vlach’s new book, The New Creation Model: A Paradigm for Discovering God’s Restoration Purposes from Creation to New Creation (Theological Studies Press, 2023) The New Creation Model is a paradigm and...
Joshua: A Model of Spiritual Leadership

Joshua: A Model of Spiritual Leadership

A young man was forced to abandon his military career in disgrace. For seven years he failed in several business attempts. He faced bankruptcy on multiple occasions. He was even forced to sell his pocket watch, his last remaining possession that had value, to provide...
Taxation in the New Testament

Taxation in the New Testament

With tax day looming in the United States, many Americans are lamenting the annual process of filing and paying income taxes to federal and state governments. Bible readers may even equate Uncle Sam today with Caesar of the first century. Some taxpayers may question...
What Is Islam and How Should Christians Respond?

What Is Islam and How Should Christians Respond?

In the early seventh century, Muhammad—a Saudi Arabian tradesman with wealth and prominence—first announced that he had received a message from the angel Gabriel and was called to be the next prophet of God. Few could have imagined the international significance...
A Case for Community in the Bible

A Case for Community in the Bible

The last three years have seen remarkable technological acceleration in areas like employment, entertainment, and education. Countless institutions have adopted online platforms that are now here to stay. In Part 1 of this series, titled A Case for Community in a...