by Frank Viola Those of you who have read my books carefully — as well as this blog and the podcasts — know that I’m not an advocate of “house church.” That doesn’t mean I denounce them...

In theological studies, the term “prolegomena” (from Greek, meaning “things said before”) refers to the introductory or foundational section of a systematic theology, where key presuppositions, methods, and principles are established before delving into...

Justification in Reformed Theology In the broader context of the Reformation, forensic justification (a legal declaration of “not guilty” by God, where Christ’s righteousness is imputed to the believer) was the prevailing view among most Protestant...

The Role of the Regula Fidei  the “Rule of Faith” The Role of the Regula Fidei in the Twenty-First-Century Religious Landscape: How the “Rule of Faith” Can Help Address the Existential Issues of the Postmodern Christian Community...

Written by Michael J. OveyReviewed By Brian J. Tabb Systematic Theology Mike Ovey’s name is well-known to Themelios readers. Mike Ovey was principal of Oak Hill College in London and served as consulting editor of Themelios from 2012...

An admonition to not waste your time on senseless pursuits. I’ve felt the decay of short term memory over time. Research suggests that certain mental abilities reach their highest points at the following ages:1...

The Religious Affections/Passions by Jonathan Edwards “A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections” is a seminal work by Jonathan Edwards, published in 1746 during the Great Awakening. Written by this influential American theologian and pastor, the...