The Opening of Hebrews

The Opening of Hebrews

Charles Hauser was for many years the academic vice president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He is now with the Lord, but before he died, he left behind a rough manuscript for a commentary on Hebrews. He gave Kevin Bauder the job of getting that commentary...
The Opening of Hebrews

Now Is the Time

The words conservative and progress are not antonyms. Conservatives do believe in change and in some forms of progress. In particular, they seek the progress of conservative ideals within human cultures and societies, and especially within American culture and...
The Opening of Hebrews

Quick Reactions

At the time I’m writing, we don’t know much about the man accused of the assassinations in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. People on the Right are pointing to the fact that he was one of Governor Tim Walz’s appointees. People on the Left are claiming that...
The Opening of Hebrews

The Center of Biblical Religion

Biblical religion—the biblical approach to knowing and worshipping God—unfolds in stages. Before the fall, people had direct access to God. After the expulsion from Eden, an element of sacrifice became necessary. We know that God called true saints before the flood....
The Opening of Hebrews

The Power of Hate

[This essay was originally published on March 15, 2013.] Elvis Presley, that great sage and font of wisdom, is reputed to have said, “Animals don’t hate, and we’re supposed to be better than them.” Presley was assuming that the experience of...