Who was Matthew? A Story of Grace
We’ve read his gospel account, but who was he? Who was Matthew, one of the twelve chosen by Jesus?
Steven R. Martins
The Transfiguration and the Knowledge of God
Speaking on Luke 9:28-43, Steven R. Martins challenges us to not settle for less when it concerns our knowledge of God. Peter thought he knew Jesus well enough, until he committed a fatal error at the Mount of Transfiguration.
A Distinctly Christian View of Philosophy and Apologetics
Theotivity: Theology + Creativity recently interviewed Institute founder Steven R. Martins on their podcast. Listen to their conversation on a distinctly Christian view of philosophy and apologetics.
What is Apologetics? (2/2)
What is Apologetics? Far from what many perceive it as, it is not a discipline constrained to the evidential, factual, and historical, it extends well beyond that, proving to be all-encompassing in its scope.
What is Apologetics? (1/2)
What is apologetics? Whether you’re familiar with the term, somewhat acquainted with it, or altogether in the dark, apologetics is necessary to learn about and to continually review because of how vital it is to our Christian witness and living.
Reforming Our Worship
What can we learn from the reign of King Josiah? In what ways does our daily worship expression to God need to be reformed?
Paul, the Areopagus, and the Gospel
How are we to understand Paul’s message at the Areopagus? What was his message to a religiously plural culture and how does his message relate to us today?
The Biblical Motive for Thanksgiving
We give thanks because God is near. He is not a God that is distant. He is not a God that is far off. He is not a God made of human hands.
The Glory of the Incarnation
Behind all the trees, the lights, and the carols, there lies the reason for the season, what should be at the forefront: the birth of our Lord Jesus.