Posts by Michael Miller
Understanding Christian Nationalism
Christian Nationalism was not even on my radar until this past year. Its resurgence during the Covid era caught many of us by surprise. In this brief survey of Christian Nationalism, I hope to answer six questions: What is Christian Nationalism? Why is Christian Nationalism surging? Is Christian Nationalism biblical? Can Baptists embrace Christian Nationalism?…
Read MoreApplying the Bible after the Manner of the Bible
In my previous article, I explained that the nature and teaching of the Bible calls for its application to our present circumstances. This article will, I trust, uncover examples in Scripture that model direct application in preaching. “Direct application” refers to going beyond the explicit statement of the biblical text and discovering relevance for the…
Read MoreApplying the Bible According to the Bible
I’d like to address an important topic for any preacher: how to apply the text to the contemporary audience. Application scares many pastors, with some asserting that they leave application entirely to the Holy Spirit. While the Holy Spirit is the power behind both the interpretation and application of Scripture, trying to “leave it all…
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