Steven R. Martins
Ordinary Men for an Extraordinary Task
Jesus could have chosen the religious and political elites to advance His kingdom, instead, He chose ordinary men like you and me.
Q&A: Why does God allow evil and suffering?
Steven R. Martins explains why God allows evil and suffering. If God is good, why is there evil? If God is powerful, why does evil persist?
One Race: A Biblically Informed Response
As we reflect on Floyd’s death and the cultural response that it has provoked, as Christians we need to be mindful as to how we respond as God’s salt and light of the world (Matt. 5:13-16).
Pandemic: Reflections on COVID-19
Not since the 1918 Spanish flu has there been such a disruption to our everyday lives like that which we are experiencing with COVID-19.
The Rise of Islam: A Brief Worldview Survey
How are we to understand Islam in the Western world today? How has it manifested itself throughout its history? How can it be compared at a worldview level with Christianity?
The Emblems of the Oso and Cántaro Bibles
Could the cover images of the Biblia del Oso and del Cántaro contain any theological symbolism or back story?
The Nature of Wisdom
Paul presupposes that Christians are wise people, in contrast to the folly of the world, and as such, Christ-followers are to make the most of their time, discerning the will of God for their lives.
Dialogue: Who is the True Prince of Peace: Jesus or Muhammad?
For the 7th Annual Christian-Muslim Symposium Event organized by Maple Community Church in partnership with the Ahmadiyyan Muslim community, Steven R. Martins and Asif Khan Mujahid discuss: Who is the True Prince of Peace: Jesus or Muhammad?
Zika Virus & the Abortion Opportunists
The church must pray for the healing and comfort of those afflicted, and for the protection of those not yet touched by the epidemic, as well as demonstrating sympathy with actions of charity and compassion as an important Christian virtue.