Noteworthy Christian Blogs, Part 1
We live in a media-driven, headline-crazy, loud and blaring culture of talking heads, trending YouTube videos, and Twitter feeds.
It's honestly overwhelming.
But, amidst the fluff, frivolity, and fancies, I'm always encouraged to see Christian ministries speaking the truth. To that end, I follow 20+ different Christian blogs and websites, from which I curate the weekly Article Round Up.
I'd like to share some of those sources, and I encourage you to follow the ones you're interested in as well!
[Tech tip: I don't use email subscriptions for any Christian blogs. Instead, I use an RSS reader called Feedly; the free version is more than sufficient for my needs.]
This is my favorite blog; it's consistently good material, has no "fluff" marketing material, and manages to merge good theology with good mirth. The articles are written by four pastors that graduated from The Master's Seminary: Jordan Standridge, Eric Davis, Clint Archer, and Jesse Johnson - along with the occasional guest. Their content ranges widely, from commentary on current events, to Bible-nerd word studies, to comedic content on single Christian men, to stories from church history, to expositions of certain passages of Scripture.
If you're looking to learn more about dispensationalism, church life, evangelism, and hermeneutics, consider following.
Dr. Albert Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the flagship seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention. Every weekday, he hosts a radio program called "The Briefing", of daily summary of news from a Christian worldview. He also writes and speaks insightfully on topics of greatest urgency such as homosexuality/same-sex relationships, religious freedoms in America, and liberal theology in education.
I enjoy listening to Mohler be a voice of a reason in a sea of cultural insanity, where every man does what is right in his own eyes. He isn't afraid to call things what they are, and the clarity is a comfort to my soul.
If you're looking for a good way to follow current events without being beholden to the liberal agenda of most news sources, consider following.
Tim Challies is an elder of Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario, and his blog has become the de facto blog for the Reformed Christian world. He blogs daily about a variety of topics, Christian news, Kindle deals for Christian books, free sponsored giveaways from publishing companies like Crossway, and Christian book reviews. He speaks practically on many topics in the Christian life, in particular gospel-driven productivity, integrating technology wisely into the Christian life, and fighting pornography in the church.
I first started following Challies in 2013; his was the first Christian blog I ever followed. I must admit that much of my own blog is patterned after his. I'm not ashamed; he's a good example to follow!
If you're looking to get a solid introduction to Christian blogs, and like free giveaways and resources, consider following.
The ministry site of John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. This is the repository of almost 50 years of ministry — sermons, radio broadcasts, books, articles, pamphlets, blog posts, etc. MacArthur has preached through every verse of the New Testament to his church, and his clarity and completeness is simply unparalleled. In addition, the comprehensiveness of such a long-tenure and such a wide exposition is second to none; if you have a question about a particular verse of the Bible, the answer is unequivocally here.
John MacArthur is a stalwart expositor. Whenever I read or listen to him, I always, always learn something. I also follow the Grace to You daily podcast that make my ~20 minute commute that more enjoyable.
If you're looking for solid biblical preaching and powerful writing to supplement your church's services, consider following.
The ministry site of the late R.C. Sproul, former pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, FL. This is Reformed theology in the purest sense. Sproul served the Lord in ministry over half a century - and the quality and experience shows mightily. After Sproul's death, the team/army of associated teachers has continued his good work. The blog's strength is it's accessibility, helpfulness, applicability, and persistent quality even while dealing with complex theological subjects.
This blog has quickly become one of my favorite blogs to read, time and time again. I love learning about the history of the Reformers, connecting to my spiritual Christian heritage, and getting a perspective that I just don't hear every day.
If you're interested in learning about Reformed theology from some of the greatest Christian teachers and lectures of this modern age, consider following.