In 1970, roughly 10% of American adults were divorcees. Today, that number hovers near 25%, while cohabitation has increased sevenfold since 1960. Meanwhile, marriage rates have plummeted to historic lows, and cultural redefinitions challenge the very essence of what marriage means. These aren’t mere social trends—they represent the latest chapter in humanity’s oldest conflict. The…
The statistic is undeniable. Marriage rates in the US alone have plummeted 50% since 1970, while the median age at first marriage has climbed to historic highs—30 for men, 28 for women. Meanwhile, loneliness has reached epidemic proportions globally, with 60% of young adults reporting chronic isolation. The cultural narrative is clear: we’re facing a…
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 16:13 tend to spark controversy in our culture. Critics dismiss “act like men” as outdated patriarchy, while others wonder if Scripture really excludes women from courage and strength. But…
A friend of ours arrived eagerly at his first theology class in seminary. But he quickly discovered something troubling: the college insisted on gender-neutral language for God in all assignments. Papers that referred to God as “He” or “Father” received poor grades, regardless of their theological merit. Despite pressure from professors and declining marks, our…
**Editor’s Note: This post is part of our series, ‘Satan’s Lies: Common Deceptions in the Church Today’… Viral misinformation abounds on social media. Consider this claim: The Bible commands rape victims to marry their attackers. The charge is levelled against Scripture with increasing frequency, especially targeting Deuteronomy 22:28-29, and triggers immediate emotional responses and outrage….
Today, the ‘DINK’ (Dual Income, No Kids) lifestyle is celebrated as the pinnacle of freedom. And children are increasingly viewed as lifestyle impediments rather than blessings. Recent studies show intentional childlessness has nearly tripled among married couples since the 1970s, with college-educated professionals leading this cultural shift. Social media influencers tout the benefits of parenting…
30 years separate the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (1987) and the Nashville Statement on Human Sexuality (2017). Yet the same Reformed scholars who crafted Danvers also endorsed Nashville. Why? Because both statements flow from the same wellspring: unwavering commitment to Scripture’s authority and a consistent biblical understanding of what it means to…
WHY DO REFORMED CHRISTIANS STAND BY THIS STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE AND GENDER? When the Nashville Statement was released in 2017, it sparked immediate controversy. Major media outlets criticised it as divisive, even outdated, while even some evangelical voices questioned its necessity. Yet Reformed Christians have compelling reasons to affirm the statement—despite the backlash—precisely because Scripture…
In an era when divorce rates have skyrocketed across demographics, the church finds itself caught between two imperatives: extending grace to the broken-hearted and upholding God’s design for marriage. Secular culture increasingly treats marriage as a contract of convenience. What’s more, even believers struggle to know how to apply biblical teaching to complex, painful situations…
It’s a question that both troubles believers and provides ammunition for sceptics: How can God be just if He saves only some people? If divine election means God chooses certain individuals for salvation while passing over others, doesn’t this make Him arbitrary, unfair, even cruel? The objection feels intuitively powerful—surely a just God would either…
